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Topic: Health

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.

2-drug combo 5x more effective than single pill for hypertension—findings from crucial trial in India

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Pollution affects disabled people very differently. Govt advisories are ableist

For persons with mobility impairments, particularly those with cerebral palsy, locomotor disabilities, and high support requirements, air pollution is a logistical nightmare.

India gets unfairly bashed for unhygienic street food. Bangkok, New York are no different

Indian cuisine is rooted in fresh ingredients, rich spices with antimicrobial properties, and time-tested cooking methods. We are not a freeze-and-serve fast food nation.

On Camera

Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.