A suspected Ebola case in Gujarat has tested negative, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya confirmed on Thursday. The patient, a businessman who recently returned from Congo, was isolated after developing fever symptoms. Authorities urged people not to panic or believe rumours, assuring that the state health department remains fully alert and prepared.
A study found consuming caffeine in the evening may not always reduce sleep duration but can lower sleep quality. After analysing 32 studies, researchers found caffeine reduces deep "slow-wave" sleep activity, essential for brain recovery, energy restoration and proper body functioning during night. Researchers said people may spend eight hours in bed, but the brain may fail to fully regenerate.
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Doctors say childhood cancer is now increasingly treatable, with survival rates reaching nearly 85% due to early diagnosis, advanced therapies, and specialised paediatric cancer care. Experts say treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, bone marrow transplant, and CAR-T therapy are helping more children recover and live healthy adult lives after cancer treatment.
A new study suggests bariatric surgery may lead to significantly greater long-term weight loss than Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs. Researchers found patients undergoing weight loss surgery lost nearly 26% of their body weight over two years, compared to around 15% for those on the medications. Experts note that both treatments still play important roles in obesity management.
Dr Sarang Deshpande, Consultant, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, KIMS Hospitals, shared some mistakes people make while walking. "Walking with rounded shoulders, leaning forward, or looking down at phone shifts body's centre of gravity," he said. "That increases strain on neck and lower back," he added. Poor foot placement or uneven weight distribution can alter knee and hip alignment, he noted.
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Doctors warn India's dangerous "wait till tomorrow" approach to chest pain, dizziness, breathlessness, stroke symptoms, and severe infections may delay life-saving treatment. Emergency specialists say ignoring early warning signs can lead to paralysis, organ failure, brain injury, long ICU stays, or even sudden death if medical care is not sought quickly.
Constipation is often linked to poor digestion, unhealthy diet, and lifestyle habits like low water intake and late nights. Experts suggest starting the morning with warm water to activate the gut, along with fiber-rich foods like papaya, oats, and soaked figs or raisins, which help soften stools and improve bowel movement naturally.
Perimenopause causes major hormonal fluctuations that can impact brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, leading to anxiety, depression, irritability, brain fog, sleep issues, and loss of confidence. Dr. Uthra S explains that these changes are often misdiagnosed as stress or depression alone, and treatment may include HRT, SSRIs, lifestyle changes, and proper medical evaluation.
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, experts highlights the severe health and economic burden of tobacco use in India, linked to cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and lung disorders, causing millions of deaths annually. Experts stress that early cessation, awareness, and strong public health interventions are crucial to reduce tobacco-related mortality and protect future generations.
