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Our ancestors never needed dental braces. Here is why

The image of ancient people sporting gold and catgut braces is certainly appealing and dramatic, but it doesn’t match the evidence.

Muscle tissue damage, hormone imbalances: Hard workouts can lead to overtraining syndrome

Stressing the body repeatedly without sufficient rest and recovery can flip progress. It can also leave you more susceptible to stress fractures, chronic tendonitis and other overuse injuries.

Heavy screen time for young children ‘altered brain networks’, linked to teen anxiety, research finds

The study, published in The Lancet’s eBioMedicine open access journal, tracked 168 children for more than a decade and conducted brain scans on them at three time points.

Weight-loss drugs are changing. Here’s what to know about GLP-1s

While the drugs have become spectacularly popular, their high prices, along with spotty insurance coverage, have left them out of reach for many. Pills, which will be cheaper, might change that.

Should you get screened for breast cancer annually? New study by US scientists suggests better approach

US researchers conducted a trial of over 28,000 women aged 40-74 to find an effective way of distributing breast cancer screening resources. Results published in JAMA on 12 Dec.

A Pune startup is transforming radiology screening with AI. How it could fill crucial gap in healthcare

DeepTek’s AI-driven radiology platforms are reshaping chest screening, speeding up diagnoses and increasing their accuracy.

China’s method to boost birth rates in country – adding tax to condoms

Under the revised value-added tax law, consumers will pay a 13% levy on items that had been exempted since 1993, when China enforced a strict one-child policy.

How gut microbes impact sleep quality

A recent study suggested that concentration of peptidoglycan seems to increase in periods of sleep deprivation. This is a sign that the gut microbiota might play a role in sleep quality.

How treating a tooth infection can help manage your blood sugar

A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth.

Uranium found in breastmilk in Bihar. AIIMS doctor says levels within limits, but flags potential risk

All samples collected from 40 randomly selected lactating women tested for uranium, with the highest levels observed in the Katihar district.

On Camera

Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.