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On National Doctor's Day 2026, doctors debunk seven common health myths, warning that misinformation about antibiotics, vaccines, self-medication, mental health and natural remedies can delay treatment and harm overall health.

More than 26% of children who visited emergency rooms for mental health issues came back within six months; only half had follow-up care within 30 days, a new study finds.

Mental health stigma can limit access to treatment and affect quality of life. Diagnostic frameworks could offer different ways to understand mental health conditions.

Shavy Jain, who lost 35 kg, described six difficult realities: weight loss was costly and time-consuming, dietary changes disrupted her digestion, and prioritising fitness strained other parts of life. She also faced anxiety about regaining weight and found that weight loss did not guarantee happiness.

Losing weight can bring unexpected challenges that go beyond diet and exercise, she revealed

Dr Jeremy London explains how a 20-minute walk may support brain health, reduce stress and improve mood, while regular physical activity may offer longer-term mental health benefits.

56.2% of respondents reported experiencing thoughts of self-harm before seeking professional care says a study done by a mental health start-up. Avoidant coping strategies, including excessive screen time, oversleeping and overworking, were reported by 82.7% of respondents before they accessed care.

Quality mental health care, in the end, is about partnership. Medicine and therapy are very powerful in themselves, but their effectiveness increases many times over if the patient feels informed and included.

The goal is not to teach men to become stronger at carrying the weight. It is to create a world where being strong also means knowing that you do not have to carry it alone.

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