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Your trusted source for science-backed news, expert insights, and practical guidance on health, wellness, and preventive care. In a world of rising lifestyle diseases, digital misinformation, and increasing focus on personal well-being, we bring you rigorously reported stories on nutrition, mental health, fitness, workplace wellness, and sustainable living. Whether you’re an individual, policymaker, or healthcare professional, Health with BS helps you make informed, healthier choices.

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry

Persistent night sweats may signal hormonal imbalance, infections, or medication effects. Experts share when to seek medical help

Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:34 PM IST
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Ozempic use linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, says Lancet study

A large-scale study finds semaglutide may lower the risk of depression and anxiety, adding an unexpected mental health dimension to its known physical health benefits

Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:51 PM IST
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UTI antibiotics not enough? Here's what to do if symptoms don't go away

UTIs are common, affecting half of all women at some point. They occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing symptoms such as burning, urgency, frequent urination

Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:58 PM IST
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Over half of ADHD, autism content online may be misleading: Study

Research reveals many viral posts oversimplify symptoms, which can confuse viewers and lead to misguided self-diagnosis

Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:20 PM IST
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Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts

Despite clear clinical guidelines, many Parkinson's disease patients in India are being referred too late for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), reducing the potential benefits of the procedure, AIIMS experts said. DBS, a well-established surgical therapy for Parkinson's, is recommended for carefully selected patients who respond poorly to levodopa, the most effective medicine for managing the disease, develop disabling motor complications such as fluctuations and dyskinesias despite optimised medical therapy, and also develop unpredictable "on-off" periods. "On" periods are when Parkinson's symptoms are well controlled with medication, while "off" periods are when the medication effect wears off, and symptoms (like rigidity, tremor, and slowness) reappear. DBS also reduces medication dose, prevents complications like dyskinesias (medicine-induced abnormal movements), hallucinations, nausea and hypotension. It also helps to reduce multiple medicines, said Dr P Sarat Chandra, Head of ...

Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns

Doctors caution against cosmetic misuse of GLP-1 drugs as cheaper generics boost access, raising risks of unsupervised use and short-term weight-loss trends

From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?

Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control

New research reveals a molecular "on-off switch" for sperm production, allowing body to temporarily halt sperm production and fully regain it once the treatment is discontinued

Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch

Experts explain how deja vu arises from brief memory glitches in the brain, why it is usually harmless, and when frequent episodes could signal something serious

What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths

As opioid-related deaths remain a major public health concern, WHO has updated its guidance on treatment and overdose prevention

WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction

A six-year study tracking over 5,000 couples challenges the myth that narcissists inevitably damage relationships, revealing a more complex and nuanced emotional reality

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think

Pollution, heat and inequality may significantly accelerate brain ageing, with a global study showing combined exposures can raise risk sharply and impact long-term cognitive health

Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day

Health reports flag rising early-onset risks among younger Indians, highlighting need for preventive care as multiple conditions emerge undetected

Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health

Experts highlight why your first meal of the day matters, and how skipping it may quietly affect emotional wellbeing, focus and long-term mental health

Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Beyond diet and exercise: Lifestyle habits that protect your heart

World Health Day 2026: Rethink heart health with simple, expert-backed lifestyle shifts that go beyond diet and exercise but still deliver meaningful benefits

Beyond diet and exercise: Lifestyle habits that protect your heart
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline

Just because a study reports a finding does not mean it applies to you; doctors explain how to interpret research, avoid misleading claims, and make better health decisions

What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Measles outbreak kills 100 children in Bangladesh: What is behind the surge

Falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps and delayed care have fuelled a deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh, exposing cracks in public health systems and putting children at risk

Measles outbreak kills 100 children in Bangladesh: What is behind the surge
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Why playing fast and loose with your bedtime can damage your heart health

World health day: Sleeping at different times each night may disrupt your body clock and increase heart attack and stroke risk, with new research showing consistency matters as much as sleep duration

Why playing fast and loose with your bedtime can damage your heart health
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:14 PM IST