Health

Can babies be born without a womb? Scientists make human eggs in lab

Researchers have now managed to create human eggs from skin cells. The development could help millions of people around the world who are unable to have children – those suffering from infertility, for example, or same-sex couples – to produce genetically related heirs. Here’s what we know and how it works

Ozempic, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, coming to India soon: How effective is it?

Ozempic has been approved in India for type 2 diabetes. The blockbuster drug by Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has taken the world by storm due to its weight-loss benefits. But how does it help with weight management? Are there side effects?

World Heart Day: Why millennials are at risk — lifestyle and genetic triggers driving India’s rising heart attacks

India faces a surge in cardiovascular disease among millennials. Experts highlight genomics, AI-driven diagnostics, corporate wellness, and advanced imaging as crucial tools to detect risks early and strengthen preventive healthcare against rising heart attacks.

Cancer cases in India rose by 26%, deaths by 21% between 1990 & 2023: Study

Between 1990 and 2023, cancer cases in India rose by 26% and deaths from cancer rose by 21% even both cases and deaths fell elsewhere, such as in the United States and China, according to a study published in Lancet.

Are public toilet seats really as dirty as we fear?

Public toilets may seem like germ hotspots, but are toilet seats the real danger? While bacteria like E. coli and viruses such as norovirus lurk in bathrooms, most infections actually spread through dirty hands, door handles, and toilet plumes after flushing

Dr explains: How AI, wearables and lifestyle choices are transforming heart health

AI, wearable devices, and telemedicine are transforming heart health, while lifestyle and environmental factors add new risks. Firstpost brings out experts’ views on how to monitor, prevent and manage heart disease effectively.

Huntington’s disease treatment found. Why is it known as world’s most ‘cruel condition’?

Huntington’s disease, known as ‘one of the world’s most terrible diseases’, is a hereditary, neurological condition that causes the cells in the brain to rot. This leads to impairment in movement and in cognitive abilities. Now, for the first time, there’s a treatment that offers hope to those suffering from this condition

Breakthrough: Scientists treat Huntington's disease for the first time

One of the most devastating diseases in the world, Huntington's, has been successfully treated for the first time, marking a major milestone in neurology

Can eating ramen increase the risk of death?

A study carried out by Japanese scientists found that people who frequently ate ramen faced about 1.5 times the risk of death compared to those who limited it to just once or twice a week. The research was carried out on 6,725 residents of Yamagata prefecture, a region known for some of the highest ramen consumption in Japan

Autism, Covid-19 & more: Debunking Trump’s medical misinformation

US President Donald Trump is known for making unproven claims related to health. He is now asking pregnant women to 'tough it out' and avoid Tylenol, a popular paracetamol, linking it to autism. However, the claim is not certain. But that does not bother Potus. In fact, he has been spreading health misinformation for years

Measles surges 31-fold in Americas this year, Canada worst hit; 71% cases unvaccinated

Health authorities have reported a 31-fold surge in measles cases across the Americas in 2025, with Canada bearing the heaviest burden and more than seven in ten infections occurring among unvaccinated individuals

Trump administration touts leucovorin as ‘exciting therapy’ for autism. What does science say?

At a press conference, Donald Trump and his health officials wrongly linked Tylenol, a paracetamol, to autism, urging pregnant women not to take the medicine. At the same briefing, the US administration also touted leucovorin as the ‘answer’ to autism. What exactly is this drug? Can it really help treat the neurodevelopmental disorder?

Could Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B fee cripple US hospitals, schools?

While the focus of Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee for every new H-1B visa, is on tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft, the rule could devastate hospitals, universities, and research institutions that depend on foreign-trained doctors, nurses, and STEM talent to fill critical staffing gaps

Is there a link between paracetamol and autism? The controversy in the US, explained

The US government is reportedly preparing to link the use of Tylenol during pregnancy with autism in children. Tylenol, the brand name for acetaminophen and known as paracetamol in many countries, is a common pain reliever used in the US, including by expectant mothers. The suggestion of a possible link to autism has led to growing doubts and concern