health
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Babies burn to death in hospital, drug shortages: 2024 did not augur well for India’s health sector
Pavitra Mohan
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Physical activity can lead to a temporary memory boost
Mikaela Bloomberg, The Conversation
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How TB takes an expensive toll on the lives of patients
Menaka Rao, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s landmark telemedicine initiative needs a revamp if it is to fulfil its potential
Biswanath Ghosh Dastidar
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Why does red wine sometimes cause headaches?
Andrew Waterhouse, The Conversation Apramita Devi, The Conversation
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Why switching up your workout every few weeks is key to improving fitness
Dan Gordon, The Conversation Jonathan Melville, The Conversation Ruby Cain, The Conversation
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A new book argues that balanced diets and balanced investments are both useful for prosperity
Ankush Datar Mihir Patki
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Lifespan vs ‘healthspan’: The importance of muscle strength in living longer
Matthew Lees, The Conversation
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Emami fined Rs 15 lakh for misleading claims in ‘Fair and Handsome’ ads
Scroll Staff
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In a new book, a doctor questions ideas about hair care products, premature greying, and more
Manan Vora
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A nutritionist explains in a new book why diet sodas might not be a healthier choice in the long run
Kavita Bhatnagar
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Why waking up naturally, instead of to an alarm clock, helps you feel more alert
Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation
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Why women account for a majority of organ donors in India
Mythreyee Ramesh and The Quint Team, The Human Journalism Network
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Uttar Pradesh dengue cases increase as mosquitoes thrive due to late winter, changed climate
Mithilesh Dhar Dubey, IndiaSpend.com
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A new book tells young readers about alopecia areata, or hair loss, in children
Ratna Manucha
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Living with cats can be great for physical and mental health – but is not without some risks
Susan Hazel, The Conversation
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Why India needs to rethink its love for pigeons
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Toothbrushes and showerheads are home to bacteria and viruses, posing infection risk
Primrose Freestone, The Conversation
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‘I was going to be fine, I thought. Until I wasn’t’: Surviving breast cancer – and life after
Deepti Pradhan
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In vaccine-hesitant north Nigeria, cash incentives are helping drive up immunisation rates
Ogar Monday, The Human Journalism Network