health and lifestyle

AC rooms raising kidney stone risk through hidden dehydration, say Urologists

Air-conditioned comfort may be masking silent dehydration, as doctors warn of rising kidney stone risk even among those staying indoors.

Mumbai family of four dies overnight after meal, food poisoning suspected

Parents and two minor daughters fall critically ill within hours of a routine dinner; probe on as postmortem reports awaited.

Future UK adults born after 2008 may never be allowed to buy cigarettes

The United Kingdom has passed a landmark tobacco law that will permanently ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a “smoke-free generation” and reduce long-term health burdens.

Hepatitis A can turn deadly for fatty liver patients, doctors warn ahead of World Liver Day

Experts say a commonly mild infection may trigger acute liver failure in vulnerable patients; urge vaccination, screening and early treatment as fatty liver cases surge across India.

A brief overview of symptoms, complications, risk factors and management of hypertension

Keytruda under fire as oncologists push lower doses to cut soaring cancer costs

Doctors say smaller, effective doses and vial-sharing could ease patient burden, but pricing rules and access barriers keep treatment out of reach for many.