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Topic: Health

How close is India to the ‘Zero by 30’ rabies goal?

Access to rabies vaccines alone does not solve the problem. Even where vaccines are available, completing treatment remains a hurdle.

Why nose strips and peel-off masks are an overhyped quick fix for blackheads

Nose strips and black masks aren’t evil, but these solutions can backfire, especially when used on Indian skin that scars and pigments easily.

India’s reproductive cancer burden is complex. HPV vaccination drive alone isn’t enough

The Global Cancer Observatory predicts that cancer cases will rise to 32.6 million worldwide by 2045, with India already carrying the third-highest cancer burden globally.

Daily statins vs ‘one-and-done’ gene therapy: India watches a cholesterol shift

A report on gene-editing drugs renews debate around long-term statin use as Indian cardiologists caution that risk assessment still guides therapy.

Eli Lilly announces trial results for world’s 2nd weekly insulin, aims for launch by year-end

New Delhi: There is excitement and hope in the insulin market the world over after U.S. based pharma giant Eli Lilly & Company on...

Don’t scratch mosquito bites. Here is how to deal with itching, redness

When a mosquito bites you, it injects its salvia into your skin, triggering an allergic reaction in your body, which causes itchiness and those red bumps.

Skin whitening injections can give you fairer skin. But keep your expectations realistic

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant which fights free radicals, keeps your liver healthy, and most importantly, blocks melanin production—resulting in a fairer skin.

Ceramides isn’t just a new skincare trend. Here is how they can work wonders

Ceramides make up over 50 per cent of your skin’s structure, and are responsible for handling external skin drama.

New book explores intertwined pathways to health and wealth

Published by HarperCollins India, 'The Health and Wealth Paradox' will be released on 2 January on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online platform for launching non-fiction books.

Exploring Exocrine Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Nutritional Support

Home remedies for gastric disorders are not a replacement for enzyme therapy but may be beneficial in general digestive comfort.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.