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Meghalaya has issued a health advisory after suspected meningococcal cases at an Army training facility. Meningococcal disease is a fast-spreading bacterial infection that can cause meningitis or bloodstream infection. Symptoms include high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, and rash. Early treatment and vaccination are crucial to prevent serious complications. , Health, Times Now

Lupita Nyong'o has revealed a relapse of uterine fibroids, sharing that she now has over 50 non-cancerous tumours, with the largest the size of an orange. Fibroids can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure. Treatment options include surgery, though hormone levels and risk factors influence their growth. , Health, Times Now

Compression stockings help relieve symptoms of varicose veins, but they do not cure the condition, experts say. While they improve blood circulation and reduce swelling, they cannot repair damaged vein valves. Long-term treatment may require medical procedures like laser therapy or sclerotherapy to correct underlying vein dysfunction. , Health, Times Now

Researchers at Washington University developed a blood test measuring p-tau217 to predict Alzheimer's symptom onset years before memory loss appears. Published in Nature Medicine, the study of 600 adults found protein levels could forecast cognitive decline within 3 to 3.7 years, offering a less invasive, more accessible tool for early dementia detection. , Health, Times Now

Renowned Swiss chocolate maker Lindt is at the centre of a controversy after it admitted that its products contains heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. This comes amid a lawsuit by US consumers after a study by an American non-profit The Consumer Reports highlighted the presence of harmful heavy metals in the chocolates

For years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed among friends. In the United States, menopause is moving off the back burner, in part thanks to Hollywood A-listers who say it's high time...