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Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids

These high tech toys are powered by generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and are now widely available online

Can you really drain your lymphatic system? Here's what experts say

If your lymphatic system is healthy and you don't have any swelling, you probably don't need "lymphatic drainage"

Next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, aids weight loss: Eli Lilly

In a Phase 3 trial, Lilly found a weekly injection of retatrutide reduced moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea severity by 60.6 per cent in adults with obesity

Dexcom's glucose monitor use benefits non-insulin diabetic patients: Study

Participants using the Dexcom G7 saw an average 1.6% reduction in their blood sugar levels at 26 weeks, a 0.9% greater reduction than those who used self-monitoring

Fact-check Friday: Is brown sugar really healthier than white sugar?

Many people swap white sugar for brown sugar hoping to make a healthier choice. But does the switch actually help? Experts separate fact from fiction and explain what really matters

Organised aesthetic clinics set to gain from tighter rules on Botox

CDSCO's move can lead to the formalisation of more than 35,000 skin clinics, stop the mushrooming of single-operator setups run by unqualified practitioners

Filtered vs unfiltered coffee: Which brew is better for your heart?

The way your coffee is brewed may matter as much as the beans themselves. Experts explain the difference between filtered and unfiltered coffee and who should pay attention

Covid pandemic left 55,000 cancer cases undiagnosed in 7 nations: Study

An estimated 16% of expected cancer diagnoses across Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and the UK were missing between April and December 2020, compared with pre-pandemic trends

Anaemia, IMR, MMR, clean fuel use: NFHS-6 drops key health indicators

Latest National Family Health Survey, that covers over 679,000 households across 715 districts, has omitted several long-tracked indicators like anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth and clean fuel u

NFHS-6: Vaccination, institutional births improve but nutrition gaps remain

The latest survey shows declines in stunting and wasting, rising vaccination coverage and record institutional births, but only 15.3 per cent of young children receive an adequate diet

9 times more at risk: New tobacco products luring children, warn experts

The experts said the tobacco and nicotine industry is increasingly using flavours, sleek designs, digital promotion and other tactics to make its products appealing to young people

How to deal with disappointment: Expert explains this misunderstood emotion

Disappointment often reflects a gap between expectation and reality. It can involve grieving a future we had already begun to live in our minds

Worsening side effects of life in fast lane: Obesity, diabetes up sharply

Lifestyle diseases on the rise, shows NFHS-6, though insurance coverage, vaccination rates, maternal care, child health indicators have improved

Fact Check Friday: Are we actually addicted to our phones, or just bored?

Is excessive phone use a mental health concern or simply a response to stress and boredom? Here's what experts and studies suggest

Heatwaves can affect your blood pressure: Which condition is riskier?

From dehydration to fainting, heatwaves can destabilise blood pressure. Learn the warning signs, vulnerable groups and steps to stay safe

WHO advisers recommend Ebola drugs be limited to clinical trials only

That means people who are sick now, or are at risk of becoming sick after being exposed to them, may not get access

Vitamin B12, folate deficiency linked to fatigue and low motivation: Study

The study, published in the journal Nutrients, focused on nutritional status and water-soluble vitamin deficiencies found in unbalanced diets

Ozempic-style drugs tied to slower cancer spread in major new study

New findings to be presented at ASCO 2026 suggest GLP-1 medicines may help reduce cancer progression, although experts say more trials are still needed

Congo seeks experimental Ebola antibody as outbreak crosses 1,000 cases

Eastern Congo faces a "catastrophic collision" of war and disease as fighting and displacement accelerate the spread of Ebola and undermine efforts to isolate patients and trace contacts

Wet-bulb heat explained: Why humidity makes extreme summer heat deadlier

Wet-bulb heat reflects how difficult it becomes for the body to cool itself during humid weather, making prolonged summer exposure increasingly risky