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, 2 Oct 2026 17:17:52 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/why-do-i-feel-nothing-understanding-emotional-numbness-and-detachment-225469-1.htm Why do you feel nothing even when life should make you happy or sad? Emotional numbness can have several causes, from stress to depression.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/lifestyleandwellness/why-do-i-feel-nothing-understanding-emotional-numbness-and-detachment-225469-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/how-can-parents-make-a-babys-sleep-environment-safer-225468-1.htm A CDC report found unsafe sleep factors in 73% of 4,861 sudden unexpected infant deaths recorded from 2020 to 2024, highlighting the importance of safer sleep environments. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/how-can-parents-make-a-babys-sleep-environment-safer-225468-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/how-does-theranostics-treat-advanced-prostate-cancer-225467-1.htm Theranostics combine PSMA imaging with targeted radiation therapy to help locate and treat advanced prostate cancer using the same biological target. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/how-does-theranostics-treat-advanced-prostate-cancer-225467-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/low-carb-diets-may-aid-children-with-type-1-diabetes-225465-1.htm A study of 45,569 children links lower-carbohydrate diets to better blood sugar control without observed harm to growth or more acute complications.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/low-carb-diets-may-aid-children-with-type-1-diabetes-225465-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-use-after-childbirth-surges-24-fold-in-us-women-225464-1.htm GLP-1 prescriptions within six months of childbirth rose 24-fold among commercially insured US women, raising questions about breastfeeding safety and metabolic care.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-use-after-childbirth-surges-24-fold-in-us-women-225464-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/new-data-reveals-rising-stress-high-blood-sugar-and-vitamin-gaps-in-urban-working-india-225462-1.htm The India Workforce Health Index 2026 data from 816,000 lab results and 74,000 claims reveals rising stress, falling sleep, and persistent vitamin gaps in India's workforce.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/new-data-reveals-rising-stress-high-blood-sugar-and-vitamin-gaps-in-urban-working-india-225462-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/celebratinglife/susan-young-browne-is-108-what-helps-people-stay-healthy-into-their-100s-225461-1.htm Healthy lifestyle habits may increase longevity: a study found older adults with healthier habits had a 61% higher chance of becoming centenarians.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/celebratinglife/susan-young-browne-is-108-what-helps-people-stay-healthy-into-their-100s-225461-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/petrelintide-shows-10-weight-loss-with-mild-gi-effects-225460-1.htm Experimental obesity drug petrelintide helped adults lose up to 10.7% of body weight with mostly mild gastrointestinal side effects in a Phase 2 trial.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/petrelintide-shows-10-weight-loss-with-mild-gi-effects-225460-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/night-owls-linked-to-higher-disability-pension-risk-225459-1.htm Are you a night owl? 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Discover the shocking statistics and health impacts in our health guide.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/chewing-tobacco-linked-to-251000-deaths-worldwide-in-just-10-countries-225447-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-linked-to-nail-detachment-what-to-know-225446-1.htm A multinational study found nail detachment was reported by 39% of GLP-1 users versus 9% of comparable nonusers, but it did not prove causation.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-linked-to-nail-detachment-what-to-know-225446-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/world-vegetarian-day-2026-10-protein-rich-vegetarian-foods-to-add-to-your-diet-225445-1.htm Celebrate World Vegetarian Day 2026 by adding these 10 delicious, protein-rich vegetarian foods to your meals and enjoy a healthy lifestyle!]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/world-vegetarian-day-2026-10-protein-rich-vegetarian-foods-to-add-to-your-diet-225445-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/could-diet-and-exercise-reverse-early-type-2-diabetes-225444-1.htm A diet and exercise program helped nearly half of young adults with early type 2 diabetes achieve remission, highlighting the power of lifestyle changes.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/could-diet-and-exercise-reverse-early-type-2-diabetes-225444-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/which-seasonal-infections-should-you-watch-this-festive-season-225443-1.htm Post-monsoon weather, stagnant water and festive gatherings can increase exposure to infections such as dengue, malaria, influenza, typhoid and leptospirosis.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/which-seasonal-infections-should-you-watch-this-festive-season-225443-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-your-gut-bacteria-offer-an-early-clue-to-diabetes-risk-225442-1.htm A distinct gut bacteria pattern was linked with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, raising the possibility that the microbiome could offer early clues about future diabetes risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-your-gut-bacteria-offer-an-early-clue-to-diabetes-risk-225442-1.htm