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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

Life in Delhi isn’t easy for Northeast Indians. Racism is always round the corner

Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.