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Mon, 4 May 2026 07:18:15 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-asthma-day-2026-bridging-the-gap-in-inhaler-access-for-global-health-223276-1.htm Highlights: World Asthma Day was first observed in 1998 and is now a major global awareness event Asthma af]]> medindia/healthnews/world-asthma-day-2026-bridging-the-gap-in-inhaler-access-for-global-health-223276-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-the-shaadi-balloon-gastric-balloon-the-safe-shortcut-to-wedding-weight-loss-223275-1.htm Highlights: The Shaadi Balloon works by occupying space in the stomach, reducing hunger and portion size ]]> medindia/healthnews/is-the-shaadi-balloon-gastric-balloon-the-safe-shortcut-to-wedding-weight-loss-223275-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/how-to-deal-with-10th-and-12th-result-stress-without-overthinking-223271-1.htm Highlights: A large proportion of 10th and 12th students experience stress during the result-waiting period 10th]]> 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medindia/healthnews/ac-offices-hide-chronic-dehydration-risk-how-cool-air-tricks-your-body-223231-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-your-nap-predict-your-health-risk-in-old-age-223228-1.htm Highlights: Longer and more frequent naps are linked to increased mortality risk in older adults Morning nap]]> medindia/healthnews/can-your-nap-predict-your-health-risk-in-old-age-223228-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/heated-tobacco-may-raise-diabetes-risk-as-much-as-smoking-223220-1.htm Highlights: Heated tobacco products may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes Their metabolic effects can be ]]> medindia/healthnews/heated-tobacco-may-raise-diabetes-risk-as-much-as-smoking-223220-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-your-daily-coffee-boosting-or-bothering-your-gut-and-brain-223207-1.htm Highlights: Drinking coffee regularly is linked to a different mix and variety of good bacteria in your gut Gut ]]> medindia/healthnews/is-your-daily-coffee-boosting-or-bothering-your-gut-and-brain-223207-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-peanut-butter-keep-you-stronger-as-you-age-223205-1.htm Highlights: Older adults who ate peanut butter daily got faster and stronger in just 6 months Muscles lose ]]> medindia/healthnews/can-peanut-butter-keep-you-stronger-as-you-age-223205-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-sweets-really-cause-paralysis-understanding-hypokalemic-periodic-paralysis-223204-1.htm Highlights: Sudden paralysis after eating sweets may be linked to hypokalemic periodic paralysis , a rare but tr]]> medindia/healthnews/can-sweets-really-cause-paralysis-understanding-hypokalemic-periodic-paralysis-223204-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/fructose-the-hidden-culprit-behind-fatty-liver-and-obesity-223194-1.htm Highlights: Fructose acts as a metabolic signal that promotes fat production and storage Excess intake is li]]> medindia/healthnews/fructose-the-hidden-culprit-behind-fatty-liver-and-obesity-223194-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/why-heart-attacks-peak-in-the-morning-hours-223192-1.htm Highlights: Morning hours show a higher risk of heart attacks due to natural body changes Platelet activity ]]> medindia/healthnews/why-heart-attacks-peak-in-the-morning-hours-223192-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/fda-grants-breakthrough-status-to-promising-spinal-tumor-drug-223187-1.htm Highlights: A new spinal tumor drug has received FDA breakthrough therapy designation Early studies show a p]]> medindia/healthnews/fda-grants-breakthrough-status-to-promising-spinal-tumor-drug-223187-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-immunization-week-importance-of-lifelong-vaccination-223186-1.htm Highlights: Vaccines protect people of all ages and prevent serious diseases High vaccination coverage helps ]]> medindia/healthnews/world-immunization-week-importance-of-lifelong-vaccination-223186-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/high-social-media-use-in-teens-tied-to-6x-eating-disorder-risk-223177-1.htm Highlights: 1,200 adolescents show strong link between social media use and eating disorder risk Diet-related co]]> medindia/healthnews/high-social-media-use-in-teens-tied-to-6x-eating-disorder-risk-223177-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/ozempic-and-wegovy-how-weight-loss-drugs-may-impact-your-relationship-223169-1.htm Highlights: Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs may influence relationship stability and increase divorce risk Ps]]> medindia/healthnews/ozempic-and-wegovy-how-weight-loss-drugs-may-impact-your-relationship-223169-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/simple-ways-to-manage-taste-changes-during-chemotherapy-223163-1.htm Highlights: Chemotherapy can alter taste by affecting taste buds and sensory nerves Loss of appetite is comm]]> 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