Samiksha Mishra

An 18-year-old boy from Kolkata was rushed to hospital after suddenly developing weakness on the right side of his body and difficulty speaking — symptoms usually associated with a stroke. What shocked doctors even more was that the teenager had no history of heart disease, chronic illness or any major health problems.

Entrepreneur and author Ankur Warikoo has moved social media users with a heartfelt post about a simple question his mother has asked him every day for the last 46 years.

In recent years, more people have started cutting out sugar, gluten, dairy, soy and other common foods in the hope of improving their health. From bloating and fatigue to acne and brain fog, many individuals are searching for answers to symptoms that have quietly become part of modern life.

A major breakthrough in the treatment of Hepatitis B has offered fresh hope to millions of people worldwide. New clinical trials of an experimental drug called bepirovirsen have shown that around 20% of patients achieved a functional cure when the treatment was combined with standard antiviral therapy. The findings were recently published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and presented at one of Europe's largest liver health conferences.

Beauty today is undergoing a major transformation. What was once focused primarily on appearance, luxury, and performance is now increasingly shaped by environmental responsibility and conscious consumption. As climate concerns become a part of everyday life, consumers are paying closer attention not only to what goes into their skincare and makeup products but also to how those products impact the planet.

Health experts believe that the foundation for healthy ageing is often built much earlier in life than most people realise. While the 30s are usually filled with career pressure, family responsibilities, and busy schedules, doctors say this decade plays a crucial role in determining long-term health, mobility, and independence later in life.