https://www.medindia.net Medindia is a leading online provider of health information, applications and services for consumers, doctors, healthcare professionals globally. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:51:38 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/fact-check-can-a-baby-viper-bite-really-make-you-high-224075-1.htm A viral claim suggests some drug users seek a high from baby viper bites. Experts explain the science, risks, and why the practice can be deadly.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/fact-check-can-a-baby-viper-bite-really-make-you-high-224075-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/actor-sumona-chakravarti-opens-up-about-endometriosis-224074-1.htm Actor Sumona Chakravarti revealed that she underwent endometriosis surgery after the condition progressed, leaving three visible abdominal scars.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/actor-sumona-chakravarti-opens-up-about-endometriosis-224074-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/ai-helps-reveal-hidden-brain-lesions-in-multiple-sclerosis-224073-1.htm AI-enhanced MRI analysis revealed more than 10,000 hidden cortical lesions linked to disability and cognitive problems in multiple sclerosis (MS).]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/ai-helps-reveal-hidden-brain-lesions-in-multiple-sclerosis-224073-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-newer-insulin-reduce-low-blood-sugar-in-type-1-diabetes-224072-1.htm A 400-participant trial found long-acting insulin glargine reduced dangerous low blood sugar and nighttime hypoglycemia in young people with Type 1 diabetes.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-newer-insulin-reduce-low-blood-sugar-in-type-1-diabetes-224072-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/tb-vaccine-may-alter-brain-immunity-and-alzheimers-biomarkers-224071-1.htm In people without Alzheimer's pathology, tuberculosis vaccine (BCG) was found to alter brain immune responses and amyloid-beta biomarkers.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/tb-vaccine-may-alter-brain-immunity-and-alzheimers-biomarkers-224071-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/nearly-40-of-cancer-cases-are-preventable-says-who-global-cancer-report-2026-224070-1.htm WHO's Global Cancer Report 2026 projects nearly 35 million cancer cases annually by 2050. Discover the preventable risk factors, global disparities, and key recommendations to..]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/nearly-40-of-cancer-cases-are-preventable-says-who-global-cancer-report-2026-224070-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/best-monsoon-diet-for-children-foods-to-boost-immunity-naturally-224069-1.htm Discover the best foods for children during the monsoon, nutrients that support immunity, food safety tips, and a healthy one-day meal plan to reduce seasonal illness risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/best-monsoon-diet-for-children-foods-to-boost-immunity-naturally-224069-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/lizard-brain-theory-the-shocking-truth-behind-who-controls-your-mind-224068-1.htm New 2026 research reveals that consciousness emerges from primitive subcortical circuits. Learn how your "lizard brain" drives everyday decisions and habits.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/lizard-brain-theory-the-shocking-truth-behind-who-controls-your-mind-224068-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/want-healthier-skin-5-foods-that-naturally-support-collagen-production-224067-1.htm Learn how amla, citrus fruits, eggs, bone broth, nuts, and seeds provide key nutrients that support your body's natural collagen production and healthy skin.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/want-healthier-skin-5-foods-that-naturally-support-collagen-production-224067-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/do-ovaries-stay-active-after-menopause-new-study-reveals-a-hidden-role-224066-1.htm Researchers found post-menopausal ovaries become biologically active in new ways, shifting from reproduction toward immune regulation that may influence healthy aging.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/do-ovaries-stay-active-after-menopause-new-study-reveals-a-hidden-role-224066-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-ai-making-us-dumb-declining-brain-trends-reveal-the-shocking-truth-224065-1.htm Google searches for the human brain are dropping as ChatGPT and Gemini rise. Learn the clinical science of cognitive offloading and digital amnesia.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-ai-making-us-dumb-declining-brain-trends-reveal-the-shocking-truth-224065-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/reduced-heart-pumping-strength-linked-to-memory-related-brain-changes-224064-1.htm Healthy heart function supports memory and brain health. Maintaining good cardiovascular health may help protect brain regions involved in thinking and learning.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/reduced-heart-pumping-strength-linked-to-memory-related-brain-changes-224064-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/are-american-pro-football-players-more-likely-to-die-of-brain-diseases-224063-1.htm Researchers found former American pro football players faced a much higher risk of fatal brain diseases, highlighting the long-term effects of repeated head injuries.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/are-american-pro-football-players-more-likely-to-die-of-brain-diseases-224063-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/saliva-and-gut-tests-offer-hope-for-faster-endometriosis-diagnosis-224062-1.htm The new Endotest and EndoSure could help diagnose endometriosis earlier, reducing delays and the need for diagnostic surgery.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/saliva-and-gut-tests-offer-hope-for-faster-endometriosis-diagnosis-224062-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/england-reports-rise-in-miscarriage-and-ectopic-pregnancy-admissions-224061-1.htm Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy admissions have risen again in England, with women in deprived areas facing far higher admission levels.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/england-reports-rise-in-miscarriage-and-ectopic-pregnancy-admissions-224061-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/connor-murphy-death-the-tragic-truth-behind-his-dying-every-second-video-224060-1.htm What caused Connor Murphy's erratic behavior? Learn the neuroscience of drug-induced psychosis, ego dissolution, and the psychiatric risks of psychedelics.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/connor-murphy-death-the-tragic-truth-behind-his-dying-every-second-video-224060-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-a-new-hiv-vaccine-finally-outsmart-the-virus-224059-1.htm A new HIV vaccine has generated powerful broadly neutralizing antibodies in animal studies and has now entered human trials, marking a major step toward preventing HIV infection.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-a-new-hiv-vaccine-finally-outsmart-the-virus-224059-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-in-pregnancy-no-significant-birth-defect-risk-found-224058-1.htm Large analysis finds no significant link between GLP-1 receptor agonist exposure and major birth defects, though urinary malformation risk needs further study.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-in-pregnancy-no-significant-birth-defect-risk-found-224058-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-the-us-launching-the-make-hospital-food-healthier-pledge-224057-1.htm The US has launched the 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' Pledge to encourage hospitals to serve healthier meals and reduce ultra-processed foods.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-the-us-launching-the-make-hospital-food-healthier-pledge-224057-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/transmasculine-pregnancy-outcomes-remain-poorly-understood-224056-1.htm Pregnancy occurs in some transmasculine people, but limited data on miscarriage, testosterone exposure and birth outcomes leave major gaps in reproductive care.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/transmasculine-pregnancy-outcomes-remain-poorly-understood-224056-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/late-sleepers-vs-early-risers-the-shocking-truth-about-your-bodys-real-preference-224055-1.htm Is being a night owl bad for you? Learn why Stanford researchers warn against late bedtimes and why your body biology prefers early rising.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/late-sleepers-vs-early-risers-the-shocking-truth-about-your-bodys-real-preference-224055-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/7-minutes-of-brain-activity-after-death-what-do-we-actually-experience-224054-1.htm What happens to your brain when you die? Recent EEG studies show surges of conscious-like brain waves, suggesting a final window of active human experience.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/7-minutes-of-brain-activity-after-death-what-do-we-actually-experience-224054-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/waking-up-between-3-am-and-5-am-catchy-sleep-science-solutions-224053-1.htm Why do you wake up between 3 AM and 5 AM? Learn the science of cortisol spikes, circadian rhythm shifts, and how to stop early morning awakenings.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/waking-up-between-3-am-and-5-am-catchy-sleep-science-solutions-224053-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/excess-belly-fat-may-accelerate-biological-aging-224052-1.htm Can belly fat make you age faster? A new study suggests excess abdominal fat may accelerate biological aging and increase disease risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/excess-belly-fat-may-accelerate-biological-aging-224052-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/could-a-squishy-toy-leave-your-child-with-severe-burns-224051-1.htm Burn specialists say the gel inside some squishy toy products can overheat, burst, and stick to the skin, causing deep burns that may require skin grafts.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/could-a-squishy-toy-leave-your-child-with-severe-burns-224051-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/how-did-indias-first-pediatric-twin-liver-transplant-save-two-brothers-224050-1.htm The 23-month-old twins underwent living donor liver transplants after developing advanced liver disease due to a rare Type IVA choledochal cyst.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/how-did-indias-first-pediatric-twin-liver-transplant-save-two-brothers-224050-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-bryan-johnsons-bryan-in-a-dish-personalize-autoimmune-treatment-224049-1.htm The experimental approach aims to identify the immune cells attacking his stomach and evaluate precision therapies on his own cells before they are considered for treatment. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-bryan-johnsons-bryan-in-a-dish-personalize-autoimmune-treatment-224049-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/do-some-statins-raise-erectile-dysfunction-risk-224048-1.htm Researchers found that lipophilic statins, including Atorvastatin and Aimvastatin, showed a genetic association with erectile dysfunction, whereas rosuvastatin did not.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/do-some-statins-raise-erectile-dysfunction-risk-224048-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/why-adult-immunisation-deserves-more-attention-in-india-224047-1.htm Statistics highlight the need to make adult immunisation a routine part of preventive healthcare in India.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/why-adult-immunisation-deserves-more-attention-in-india-224047-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/breakingnews/fda-rmat-designations-surge-in-2025-what-it-means-for-regenerative-medicine-224046-1.htm FDA RMAT designations hit a record high in 2025, according to GlobalData. Here's what's driving the surge in regenerative medicine approvals.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/breakingnews/fda-rmat-designations-surge-in-2025-what-it-means-for-regenerative-medicine-224046-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/ozempic-personality-and-mood-swings-what-glp-1-users-should-know-224045-1.htm Some Ozempic and GLP-1 users report feeling emotionally flat or "not themselves." Here's what current research reveals about this reported side effect.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/ozempic-personality-and-mood-swings-what-glp-1-users-should-know-224045-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-population-day-2026-empowering-youth-for-a-better-tomorrow-224044-1.htm World Population Day 2026 highlights young people's hopes and aspirations while promoting healthier, more sustainable communities.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-population-day-2026-empowering-youth-for-a-better-tomorrow-224044-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-sleeping-less-cause-weight-gain-224043-1.htm Sleeping about 80 minutes less each night for six weeks was associated with modest weight gain and increased sedentary behavior in healthy adults.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-sleeping-less-cause-weight-gain-224043-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/how-will-indias-placenta-on-chip-improve-pregnancy-research-224042-1.htm The placenta-on-chip mimics the human placental barrier, helping researchers study pregnancy complications and maternal-fetal health.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/how-will-indias-placenta-on-chip-improve-pregnancy-research-224042-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/why-prediabetes-can-cause-both-high-and-low-blood-sugar-levels-224041-1.htm Prediabetes does not always mean high blood sugar alone. Learn why some people may also experience blood sugar dips after meals and what these changes could signal.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/why-prediabetes-can-cause-both-high-and-low-blood-sugar-levels-224041-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-vitamin-deficiencies-cause-premature-gray-hair-224040-1.htm Research suggests vitamin B12 deficiency and low iron stores may contribute to premature gray hair in some people, although genetics remains the primary cause.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-vitamin-deficiencies-cause-premature-gray-hair-224040-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/new-study-links-active-birth-control-pills-to-emotional-eating-224039-1.htm Researchers found emotional eating increased during hormone-containing birth control pill days, highlighting a possible link between synthetic hormones and binge-related eating.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/new-study-links-active-birth-control-pills-to-emotional-eating-224039-1.htm