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Got a rabies shot in the buttocks? Here’s why doctors say it may not count

CLAIM: Rabies vaccines should not be administered in the buttocks after an animal bite or scratch. They should be given...

The soaked-almond fertility hack is going viral. But does it actually work?

The soaked-almond fertility hack is going viral. But does it actually work?

Do seed oils really cause brain damage and fatty liver? Here’s what studies say

Do seed oils really cause brain damage and fatty liver? Here’s what studies say

What is targeted therapy? What Nafisa Ali’s cancer treatment means

What is targeted therapy? What Nafisa Ali’s cancer treatment means

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Does your favourite celebrity eat what they promote? Rethinking unhealthy food choices

Does your favourite celebrity eat what they promote? Rethinking unhealthy food choices

‘People think you can’t live normally’: This schizophrenia survivor proves otherwise

‘People think you can’t live normally’: This schizophrenia survivor proves otherwise

Why 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities still lack health insurance; a new survey reveals

Why 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities still lack health insurance; a new survey reveals

The silent struggle: How Gen Z and millennials battle burnout and financial stress

The silent struggle: How Gen Z and millennials battle burnout and financial stress

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What is targeted therapy? What Nafisa Ali’s cancer treatment means

What is targeted therapy? What Nafisa Ali’s cancer treatment means

Published on : 18 Sep, 2026

Think vaccines are only for children? Here’s what adults may need

Think vaccines are only for children? Here’s what adults may need

Published on : 17 Sep, 2026

Ordering groceries online? You may not know when they expire

Ordering groceries online? You may not know when they expire

Published on : 10 Sep, 2026

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Trust in the age of AI: Healthify’s Tushar Vashisht on data, safety and the future of digital health

Trust in the age of AI: Healthify’s Tushar Vashisht on data, safety and the future of digital health

Published on : 2 Sep, 2026

India talks about mental health more than ever: Anisha Padukone says that’s not enough

India talks about mental health more than ever: Anisha Padukone says that’s not enough

Published on : 17 Aug, 2026

One in seven Indian couples faces infertility. Is India ready to respond?

One in seven Indian couples faces infertility. Is India ready to respond?

Published on : 24 Jul, 2026

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Race Against Time: A 10-year-old’s fight for survival against a rare disease

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The Surprising Impact of Blue Light on Your Sleep: What Science Says

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Men react to myths & facts about women's health

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