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Researchers have developed a brush swab test that can detect oral cancer in about an hour. The non-invasive method could reduce unnecessary biopsies and help doctors monitor risky lesions earlier.

The shift from daily to weekly injections for most diabetes patients could ease treatment burden not just for them but also for their caregivers.

Most urban consumers are not fully confident about the purity of the ghee they buy. These new findings come after FSSAI crackdowns on counterfeit dairy products, including ghee in Delhi, Haryana and Bengaluru.

A Cyclospora outbreak in the US has infected more than 2,600 people. The parasite can hide in fresh produce, making early testing, hydration and targeted treatment important.

The CDC is investigating more than 5,000 Cyclospora cases in the US. Doctors are urging people to avoid certain fresh produce as officials trace the source of contamination.

BMC data showed dengue, malaria and leptospirosis cases rising in Mumbai after heavy rain and waterlogging. The civic body has urged residents to take precautions as mosquito-borne and flood-linked infections become a bigger monsoon concern.

Sonam Wangchuk's 18-day water-only hunger strike has raised concern after he lost 8.2 kg. Doctors say such rapid loss can signal muscle breakdown, metabolic stress and serious complications.

Neurologists say more young adults and teenagers are seeking help for headaches, brain fog, poor sleep and concentration problems linked to excessive screen use. Doctors say the issue reflects unhealthy digital habits and highlights the need for better long-term brain care.

India's worsening sleep crisis is driving more people towards clinics, therapies, devices and supplements. But despite the growing sleep economy, the most effective solutions remain the simplest.

An ICMR study found abnormal cholesterol or fat levels in most Indian adults. It suggests that 87.3% of Indian adults have dyslipidemia, a condition in which levels of cholesterol or triglycerides are outside the healthy range.