HEALTH

New insights show that eating late at night can disrupt melatonin-driven circadian rhythms, with heightened risks for people carrying the MTNR1B gene variant. Experts urge tailored eating schedules to protect metabolic health.

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released updated hypertension guidelines in August 2025, lowering the treatment threshold, recommending the DASH diet, and emphasizing regular exercise as nearly 50% of Americans now meet criteria for high blood pressure.

New research highlights the serious impact of high cortisol—especially from chronic stress or poor sleep—on memory, brain structure, and cognitive function, but also points to potential recovery with early intervention.

Scientists highlight the crucial role of brain cholesterol in memory, clarify differences with blood cholesterol, and dispel concerns about statins harming cognitive health.

A massive Japanese study finds skipping breakfast ups osteoporosis fracture risk by 18%, while late dinners increase it by 8%. Even “healthy” late-night snacks raise belly fat and inflammation, experts warn.

A 12-year-old girl in Chennai became the world’s first pediatric patient with Bloom Syndrome to undergo a successful TCR alpha beta depleted haploidentical bone marrow transplant, marking a global milestone in rare disease treatment.

About one in three adults worldwide now faces fatty liver disease, and common diet and lifestyle mistakes are causing more cases to progress from mild to severe stages—sometimes even among young, non-drinking individuals.

Despite persistent rumors, scientific research and leading health organizations confirm that wearing bras—wired or otherwise—does not increase breast cancer risk.

On World Lung Cancer Day 2025, experts warn that over half of lung cancer cases in India now occur in non-smokers, as air pollution and secondhand smoke drive a shifting epidemic.

A major study from Copenhagen reveals that regular jogging can extend life expectancy by over six years for men and nearly the same for women. Meanwhile, brisk walking brings its own powerful health perks, including slashed diabetes risk and stronger bones.