health

WHO calls for higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, lauds India’s tobacco tax push

January 14, 2026 10:36 am

Global health body says weak tax systems are keeping harmful products cheap and driving obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease worldwide

Just 5 extra minutes of sleep and 2 more minutes of walking a day can add a year to your life, says Lancet study

January 14, 2026 7:32 am

Researchers tracking over 1.9 lakh people worldwide show that tiny changes in sleep, diet and activity can cumulatively boost longevity

She lost 10 kg in 3 months, then her body started fighting back: What was her diet lacking?

January 13, 2026 8:19 am

Many people regain weight not because they lack discipline but because they keep eating like they are still trying to lose the kilos

Weight loss medicines work but what happens when you stop them?

January 12, 2026 11:57 am

Given the high cost of these medicines, we need pragmatic strategies to minimise weight regain

How the 'crow and branch theory' can help you boost metabolism and lose weight

January 09, 2026 6:01 pm

Most importantly, don’t quit after one fall - setbacks are part of the journey

Fund manager, 47, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while on holiday: How young Indians can get a simple test and prevent this silent heart risk

January 07, 2026 6:53 pm

Focussing only on heart attacks may be incomplete. Listen to your heartbeat closely to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, says heart rhythm and arrhythmia specialist Dr Darshan Krishnappa

High blood sugar in pregnancy often stems from childhood, says study: How diabetes risk passes silently from mothers to children

January 13, 2026 8:22 pm

The 30-year Pune Maternal Nutrition Study shows gestational diabetes is not a temporary condition but reflects a life-long metabolic risk

Her tests were normal, her body wasn’t: What happened when a 34-year-old cut out common foods for 3 weeks?

January 06, 2026 7:24 am

Here’s the protocol for an elimination diet and busting many myths around it

Between drips of chemotherapy, cancer patients find strength in paint at this clinic

January 05, 2026 10:34 am

How art therapy is helping cancer patients regain control, calm anxieties and find relief beyond medicine

Women, don't ignore these popular signs of mineral deficiency

January 03, 2026 6:07 pm

Many women ignore early warning signs of mineral deficiency, assuming they are due to stress, ageing, or a busy lifestyle. Here's what you should take note of.

6 foods that can trigger the risk of developing diabetes

October 09, 2025 3:20 pm

These six foods can trigger the risk of developing diabetes.

Crohn's Disease: Ultra-processed foods that may increase risk

October 08, 2025 10:39 am

Recent search suggests that diets high in ultra processed foods (UPFs) may worsen inflammation in the gut and raise the risk of Crohn’s disease flare ups. These foods often contain additives, emulsifiers, and high sugar or fat levels that disrupt gut bacteria and damage the intestinal lining.

Can this humble vegetable really help reduce risk of kidney stones?

October 06, 2025 3:05 pm

Let's get to know about the vegetable that can reverse kidney stones.

These foods are rich in healthy fats

October 03, 2025 5:35 pm

Here's a list healthy fat rich foods that can be added in our smoothies and soups making your diet even more healthy. Let's look at them.

Superfoods for daily energy

September 26, 2025 5:12 pm

Here's a list of top six super foods that give energy boost on a daily basis.

Healthy snack swaps that actually taste good

September 20, 2025 10:17 am

Here are some healthy snack swaps you can add to your everyday food routine.

Daily Habits That Improve Bone Health

September 12, 2025 3:11 pm

Here's what you can do, for a steady bone health.

What happens to the body when you stop drinking coffee?

September 12, 2025 3:16 pm

Here's what happens when you quit coffee.

Potential health risks of vegetarian diets

September 12, 2025 10:13 am

While vegetarian diets are linked to numerous health benefits, they may also carry certain health risks if not carefully planned. Let's know more about these risks.

Parkinson's Disease: Healthy habits to keep it at bay

September 11, 2025 12:07 pm

Here's a list of prevention steps that can be taken on a personal level to curb development of Parkinson's disease in later stages of life.

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Kerala floods: Fixing the house during the day, back to relief camp at night

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Inside a relief camp: Rebuilding from the scratch is not just a financial problem. For some, old age and health issues make it a herculean task. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

'Surprised' Salman plans body-building competition after visiting 'BodyPower Expo 2016'

January 11, 2016 3:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan visited India's largest health and fitness show, BodyPower Expo 2016, in Mumbai. The actor said he was surprised to see a show organised for body builders at such a big scale and that it encouraged him to do a show of his own.Salman, who will be seen playing the role of a wrestler in his upcoming film Sultan, looked quite impressed with the participants and the craze people have for body building.The three days expo started on January 8 and concluded on January 10.