New research shows ultra-processed foods damage muscle quality and raise knee osteoarthritis risk, regardless of weight. Experts urge better diet quality and regulation to protect long-term health.
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Archana Jyoti is a senior journalist with nearly 17 years of experience across crime, education, disability, environment, governance, public policy, and health systems. She has worked with leading organisations including PTI, The Asian Age, and The Pioneer, where she independently handled a dedicated health page. Her core strength lies in health and pharmaceutical reporting, driven by a strong public-interest approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. She is a recipient of the CMS–WHO Media Fellowship, CMS-BEEP Media Fellowship, and the India Science–UK Alliance Wellcome Trust Media Fellowship among a few others. She also enjoys handcrafting and travelling.
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India Pharma 2026 ended with a call for funding, infrastructure, and speed to make India a global innovation hub. Leaders urged R&D investment and AI use to move from generics to new drug discovery.
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RCI will replace the M.Phil. in clinical psychology with a standardised Master’s (M.Clin.Psy.), aligning with NEP 2020. The move aims to clarify training, ensure global parity, and maintain professional standards.
Parkinson’s is rising in India, with many early-onset cases under 50. Genetic and environmental factors play roles. Early signs like RBD help detection, while DBS and FUS offer treatment options.
Quitting tobacco could lift 20.5 million Indian households economically, especially in rural areas, by freeing income for essentials like food, healthcare, and education despite limits in causation.
Fever may be absent in elderly infections, delaying diagnosis. Subtle signs, such as confusion, breathlessness, or fatigue, must be recognised early to prevent severe complications or death.
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