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Myths debunked: Does wearing a bra at night cause cancer?

An Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta has sparked widespread discussion online, with claims that wearing a...

Can adding protein make instant noodles healthy? Experts debunk the viral claim

Contact lens complications: What you need to know to protect your vision

Fact Check: Is it safe to consume moringa daily?

Are Indians genetically prone to heart attacks? What you need to know about the viral claim

Why are headaches rising among children and teenagers?

Do magnesium supplements work for sleep, anxiety, and period cramps?

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Move over Google, AI is the new doctor in town!

Move over Google, AI is the new doctor in town!

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World Blood Donor Day: Why the young donate blood

World Blood Donor Day: Why the young donate blood

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Caring like a daughter: Manipur nurse’s story highlights India’s nursing woes

Caring like a daughter: Manipur nurse’s story highlights India’s nursing woes

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World Malaria Day: Will India be able to eliminate the disease completely by 2030?

World Malaria Day: Will India be able to eliminate the disease completely by 2030?

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Can adding protein make instant noodles healthy? Experts debunk the viral claim

Can adding protein make instant noodles healthy? Experts debunk the viral claim

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Do magnesium supplements work for sleep, anxiety, and period cramps?

Do magnesium supplements work for sleep, anxiety, and period cramps?

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Is MSG addictive? What scientific studies really say about monosodium glutamate

Is MSG addictive? What scientific studies really say about monosodium glutamate

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Soha Ali Khan’s latest health trend: Is chewing raw garlic on an empty stomach good for you?

Soha Ali Khan’s latest health trend: Is chewing raw garlic on an empty stomach good for you?

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Myths debunked: Does wearing a bra at night cause cancer?

Myths debunked: Does wearing a bra at night cause cancer?

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Contact lens complications: What you need to know to protect your vision

Contact lens complications: What you need to know to protect your vision

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Fact Check: Is it safe to consume moringa daily?

Fact Check: Is it safe to consume moringa daily?

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‘Less and less science fiction’: Scientists edge closer to editing the human brain

‘Less and less science fiction’: Scientists edge closer to editing the human brain

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Why are headaches rising among children and teenagers?

Why are headaches rising among children and teenagers?

Published on : 15 Aug, 2025

Shriya Koul, a media student, was just 10 years old when she first experienced the strange, throbbing pain on one...

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World Organ Donation Day: India’s organ transplants hit a record high, yet thousands are still waiting; here’s why

World Organ Donation Day: India’s organ transplants hit a record high, yet thousands are still waiting; here’s why

Published on : 13 Aug, 2025

On August 2, Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded India’s progress in the field of organ transplantation, marking a record-breaking...

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How microgreens have become the new superfood on your plate | Explained

How microgreens have become the new superfood on your plate | Explained

Published on : 6 Aug, 2025

They began as a chef’s secret weapon in the Californian fine-dining scene of the 1980s, prized for their vibrant colour,...

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Explainer: What Trump’s 25% tariff could mean for India’s pharma exports to the US

Explainer: What Trump’s 25% tariff could mean for India’s pharma exports to the US

Published on : 31 Jul, 2025

India’s pharmaceutical industry has long been a lifeline for global healthcare, supplying affordable generics, vaccines, and complex drugs to over...

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World Organ Donation Day: ‘Don’t take your organs to heaven; heaven knows we need them here,’ says leading liver transplant surgeon Dr Arvinder Singh Soin

World Organ Donation Day: ‘Don’t take your organs to heaven; heaven knows we need them here,’ says leading liver transplant surgeon Dr Arvinder Singh Soin

Published on : 13 Aug, 2025

According to the Union Health Ministry, India has made unprecedented progress in the field of organ transplantation — performing over...

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The joy of small things

The joy of small things

Published on : 12 Aug, 2025

Squeezed between deadlines, and phone-scrolling, we are hardly conscious of how time passes us by, and, in turn, how life...

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Autistic Pride Day: How to interact with autistic people with kindness, respect and dignity

Autistic Pride Day: How to interact with autistic people with kindness, respect and dignity

Published on : 18 Jun, 2025

Every June 18th, the world celebrates Autistic Pride Day, an occasion to recognize autistic people's unique skills, creativity, and perspectives....

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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One unit, three lives: Experts urge regular blood donation on World Donor Day

One unit, three lives: Experts urge regular blood donation on World Donor Day

Published on : 14 Jun, 2025

Voluntary blood donation can save up to three lives with every unit and remains the cornerstone of emergency care, chronic...

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Men react to myths & facts about women's health

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