Tamil Nadu has created 2.54 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts, the 14-digit digital health identifiers generated from a person's Aadhaar number under the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission launched in 2021. Government facilities, including primary health centres, have been registering patients over the years. The state is now linking ABHA with its Health Management Information System 3.0 across public institutions.
The Drug Controller General of India has granted market authorisation to Takeda's QDENGA, or TAK-003, the country's first approved dengue vaccine. Cleared for people aged 4 to 60, it is a live-attenuated tetravalent shot covering all four dengue serotypes, given in two doses three months apart and without requiring prior screening for past infection.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered yearly testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and above, arguing it supports military readiness. Doctors have questioned what scientific evidence underpins the requirement. It joins a series of health policy changes from Hegseth and other Trump administration officials that specialists say lack a clear clinical basis.
After two Indian consumer courts penalised retailers in July 2026 over expired instant noodles, health experts have set out what buyers should verify before purchasing or cooking a pack. Their checklist covers expiry dates, packaging integrity and storage conditions, following a run of food-poisoning complaints linked to products sold past their shelf life.
A short tobacco break may look harmless but drives a slow internal decline in health, warns oncologist Dr Vineet Kaul. He explains that even brief, routine smoking exposes the body to carcinogens and cardiovascular strain, with the cumulative effect building silently over years before symptoms surface.
Women who routinely skip breakfast may be undermining their health over the long term, says nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil. She outlines effects spanning blood sugar regulation, hormonal balance, energy levels and metabolism, arguing that the habit's consequences accumulate quietly and are often overlooked until they show up as broader health problems.
Deutsche Bank's 'Mapping the World's Prices 2026' report ranks Delhi as the cheapest city in the world for a night out on a date, while Geneva and Zurich top the list as the most expensive. A comparable evening in Geneva costs roughly five times what it does in the Indian capital, the study found.
An expert argues that older philosophical traditions still offer usable guidance for a fractured world, pointing to the Sanskrit phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'the world is one family'. The idea frames shared belonging rather than difference as the starting point, and is presented as a practical corrective to rising polarisation.
Babies have delicate skin, but that does not mean sunscreen must be avoided entirely, says dermatologist Dr Hysem Eldik. He sets out the age from which application is appropriate and the formulation details parents should check, advising mineral-based products and careful attention to ingredients for the youngest children.
For people put off by the bland taste or lingering aftertaste of unflavoured protein powder, flavoured alternatives offer an easier way to hit daily protein targets. Options span chocolate, coffee and fruit-based profiles, allowing the supplement to fold into routine meals and shakes without becoming a chore to consume.
Many spiritual traditions hold that empaths are unusually sensitive to energies reaching beyond the present moment, including inherited family patterns. An expert unpacks the idea of ancestral karma, describing how unresolved emotional legacies are believed to pass through generations and why highly sensitive people are thought to feel them most acutely.
Understanding edible oils depends on traditional knowledge rather than social media trends, argues Dr Jyoti Arora. She sets out the fat composition of widely used cooking oils, explaining how the balance of saturated and unsaturated fats affects health outcomes and which oils suit different cooking temperatures and methods.
The Emporio Armani Sync watch pairs a restrained design with a brown sunray dial, making it easy to wear across settings. Reviewers found its versatility the main draw, working with both casual and formal outfits, and positioned it as a considered accessory purchase rather than a purely technical timepiece.
For those who find eye makeup difficult to get right, three straightforward techniques can lift the result considerably. The approach focuses on blending, placement and definition, offering a repeatable method that works across everyday and occasion looks without requiring extensive products or professional skill.
A nutritionist has shared a kung pao chicken noodle preparation delivering 52g of protein at roughly 450 calories per serving. The dish is pitched as an indulgent but controlled option for weekend meals, combining lean protein with familiar flavours while keeping the overall calorie load moderate.
Coriander is central to Indian cooking, adding freshness and a light citrus note that offsets heat in a dish. Chef Ranveer Brar argues the stems, or dhaniya ki dandi, carry more concentrated flavour than the leaves most cooks favour, and urges home cooks to stop discarding them and build them into everyday preparations instead.
A decade ago most Indian households bought a single dinner set, often around a wedding, and reserved the good crockery for guests. Decor conversations centred on sofas, wall colours and lighting rather than tableware. That has shifted: tablescapes now feature on Instagram, weekend hosting has become more deliberate, and brands like Nestasia arrived as buyers began caring.
Many people notice joint pain or flare-ups from old injuries during the monsoon or when temperatures dip. Anaesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist Dr Kunal Sood explained the phenomenon in a video posted on July 18, setting out why those with chronic conditions or prior injuries tend to feel symptoms resurface as weather shifts.
Promotions for Ramayana: Part 1 began in New Delhi on Saturday, with the cast and crew joined by guests from the film industry. Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, arrived in a shimmering gold Kanjeevaram saree with a magenta border, while Ranbir Kapoor, cast as Ram, appeared in formal traditional wear alongside Rakul Preet Singh.
Every monsoon brings the same complaints — more hair fall, frizz, dullness and an oilier scalp — which most people treat as separate problems. Hair expert Navneet Misra, founder of Xtovia, argues they are usually symptoms of one underlying issue: how structurally sound the hair fibre already was before the season began.
Infertility has long been treated as a woman's health issue, but male factors contribute to nearly half of all cases among infertile couples, says urologist and andrologist Dr Sanjay Prakash J. He notes the condition is often silent: a man may have normal sexual desire and performance yet still produce insufficient sperm.
India's coffee culture is shifting rapidly as drinkers move beyond instant coffee towards speciality cafes and start paying attention to origin and craft. Miguel Villaquiran, chief executive and co-founder of Libertario, unpicks common misconceptions — among them the widespread belief that a darker roast automatically means a stronger or better cup.
Fasting has moved from a largely religious practice into a mainstream health trend, making the manner of breaking it increasingly important. In an Instagram post on July 5, oncologist Dr Jayesh Sharma explained how fasting works, what foods are appropriate when ending one, and which groups should avoid fasting altogether.
A decade-old photograph from a beach where his daughter once played prompted writer Charles Assisi to ask when those evening rituals quietly ended. He never knew which made-up bedtime story would be the last. The essay examines how routines that anchor family life dissolve without announcement, and what their loss says about intention.
We assume everyone looks up at the same sky, but what different cultures saw varied widely. Romans named the visible planets after gods matching their mood: reddish Mars for war, twinkling Venus for beauty, fast-moving Mercury for the messenger, vast Jupiter for the king of gods and slow Saturn for time. China read the heavens differently.
Belly fat is commonly blamed on eating too much, but that is only part of the picture. Nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil, founder of Nutracy Lifestyle, says what you eat, when you eat it and how the body processes it all matter, identifying the eating patterns that promote insulin resistance and abdominal weight gain.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey begins in a great hall with a bard played by Travis Scott, drawing a line between ancient epic performance and modern rap. Scott condenses the Iliad into a single phrase before the sequel begins. The casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy drew backlash from conservative quarters online.
Regular gym use brings hygiene obligations in a shared space, including wiping equipment before and after use. Beyond leaving machines free of sweat, Dr Kunal Sood says the habit helps prevent skin infections such as ringworm, a fungal condition that spreads readily on shared surfaces in humid conditions.