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Mumbai’s fourth organ donation of 2026 shows how one choice saves many
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (476+ words) A 71-year-old man's family in Mumbai enabled multiple life-saving transplants through deceased organ and tissue donation, marking the city's fourth such case of 2026 In a quiet but life-altering decision taken amid grief, a 71-year-old man's family in Mumbai enabled multiple…...
Can fish oil reduce heart complications in dialysis patients?
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (349+ words) A new study found that daily fish oil significantly protects dialysis patients from heart complications. The results are particularly significant given that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among people with kidney failure A new'study'published in "The New…...
New US dietary guidelines: Why more red meat and protein are now recommended
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (457+ words) Following decades of warnings against red meat, a radical new dietary trend is turning long-standing nutritional advice on its head. The US government's new guidelines are now telling people to consume more full-fat dairy, including beef fat and much more…...
Think oestrogen is only for women? Low levels can seriously harm men’s health
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (421+ words) Oestrogen is not just a female hormone'it plays a crucial role in men's bone health, sexual function, mood, and heart health Oestrogen is often labeled as a 'female hormone', but it plays a vital role in men's health as well....
FACT CHECK: Is the viral strawberry–dark chocolate combo good for your periods?
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (645+ words) A viral period snack promises relief from cramps and bloating, but how much of it is backed by medical evidence?" The strawberry'dark chocolate combination is a healthy period snack that can help reduce inflammation and menstrual cramps, improve mood, curb…...
Heavy drinking can trigger deadly brain bleeds 11 years earlier, study warns
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (383+ words) The research links heavy alcohol use to larger brain bleeds, accelerated brain ageing, and worse long-term outcomes A new study published in the journal Neurology finds that heavy drinkers'those who consume three or more alcoholic beverages a day'may experience a…...
From rave-like spin classes to strict diets: A look inside China's 'fat prison"
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (456+ words) Does China have a prison for 'fat' people? Not really. China's known 'fat prison' is not a criminal detention centre, rather it's a place where overweight people are shedding the extra kilos." It is a locked space with a regimented…...
Beyond the pill: How IV iron infusions are tackling maternal anaemia
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (827+ words) Despite decades of iron supplementation programmes, the iron deficiency continues to affect nearly one in two women of reproductive age, increasing the risk of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, and maternal complications Anaemia has long been one of India's…...
Fibermaxxing: The gut health trend with surprising risks you need to know
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (390+ words) The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends adults consume 25 grams of naturally occurring dietary fibre per day The 'madness' of adding more fibre to your diet has gone beyond dietary advice to become a viral wellness trend. While the trend has…...
FACT CHECK: Can sleeping late on weekends do more harm than good?
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (780+ words) That extra sleep on weekends may feel restorative, but scientists say the timing of sleep matters as much as the number of hours Sleeping late on weekends can negatively affect your mood, weight, and overall health by disrupting your body's…...