By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more
An international study has found that intermittent fasting has no benefit for overweight or obese adults, but an Australian researcher has raised questions about the review’s limitations. A Cochrane review report found that the results of intermittent fasting are worse than other weight loss methods in obese adults who are better off following conventional diet … Read more
That number has improved slightly in recent years — 12-hour wait times for mental health patients accounted for 37.5 percent of emergency department visits in 2024, down from nearly 40 percent in 2022. Still, barriers at every step of a patient’s journey through the mental health system slow their access to care, the report says. … Read more
Latest update:March 23, 2026, 07:28 IST Cough syrups, diabetes medications, and vitamin supplements are among the unapproved prescribed dietary supplements detected in government laboratory tests. The drug was detected during the inspection of laboratory test data submitted through CDSCO’s online portal SUGAM for drug sample testing for the year 2025. (Image for display: X) India’s … Read more