Figs contain calcium, potassium, and antioxidants that promote bone strength, heart health, and help maintain healthy blood pressure.
Caffeine is one of the most commonly consumed stimulants in the world, found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, pre-workout products and caffeine tablets. But this recent case from the UK has highlighted how consuming extremely high amounts of caffeine can have serious consequences.
Skipping regular health checks, sitting for hours, eating too much processed food or consistently sleeping poorly may not seem dangerous on a single day. However, when they are repeated, they can lead to high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels and other heart-related risks.
Angel Reese sat out the second half of Atlanta's 83-65 finale win over New York after a flagrant foul from Sabrina Ionescu, but coach Karl Smesko said the forward had been cleared and the decision was a precaution.
Walnuts are highly beneficial for the knees, joints, and bones primarily because they are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and essential minerals that preserve bone health and protect cartilage from wearing down.
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has revealed that mental health struggles drove his mid-season departure in 2025-26. Here's the full story behind his absence and what camp looks like now.
Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks CBI response on plea for independent probe into alleged cheating in Pharmacy Officer recruitment exam.
The study included adults with major depressive disorder who consumed a large proportion of ultra-processed foods. Participants followed their usual diet for four weeks and a low-ultra-processed-food diet for another four weeks, with the order of the diets varied between participants.
Lung disease can develop quietly even in people who appear fit and healthy. On World Lung Day 2026, Dr Nikhil Modi explains the warning signs of lung disease, risk factors and when breathlessness or cough needs evaluation.
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has opened up on the unusual circumstances surrounding his 2020 title fight loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Gaethje also addressed his uncertain future, saying he is prioritising his health over money.
Rare infections that can pass from a pregnant woman to a developing fetus are associated with higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in childhood, according to a large study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics.
RUHS Jaipur has opened Round 3 registration for Pharmacy Counselling 2026 for BPharm and DPharm courses in Rajasthan.
Dengue causes a very high fever. Along with that, the patient may also have headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting and sometimes a rash. However, the illness does not always get better when the temperature falls.
A new meta-analysis of 51 studies involving 88 lakh adults found that every additional 100g of ultra-processed food consumed daily was associated with a 14% higher risk of cardiovascular events. Here is what the findings mean.
The Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar comes with a 660mAh battery and a dual-sided solar charging system designed to extend runtime away from a charger. Its rear solar panel can help recover power when the watch is removed, while the front panel collects energy during use. The smartwatch also brings sapphire glass, a titanium bezel, dual-band GPS and colour maps for outdoor na...
Public health officials in Tamil Nadu have urged patients and visitors to wear masks in hospitals, warning that respiratory infections can spread even though masking is not compulsory.
Most headaches will pass with an early night or a stronger pair of glasses. But if something feels different from your usual headache, get it looked at properly rather than reaching for another strip of painkillers.
Qantas, Australia's biggest airline, said in July 2025 a breach of a third-party platform exposed the personal data of 5.7 million customers.
An AIIMS survey found 1 in 5 schoolgirls has irregular periods. Doctors stress it isn't always PCOS and advise lifestyle changes over medicine.
In a recent video, Dipika Kakar shared health update after experiencing redness in her eyes
Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on board the carrier since it first deployed to sea last November made headlines in the United States, provoking criticism of President Donald Trump's war against Iran.
As "fibremaxxing" gains traction online, Dr Nene says, in India, the trend is less revolutionary than it sounds.
The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements. The World Health Organization has said it is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the deadliest on record.
Anthropic said Claude analyzed large DNA databases and found an unusual system built around a reverse transcriptase (RT), an enzyme that copies RNA into DNA.
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