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As Mattel introduces first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, experts highlight the 'essential' need to manage blood sugar in children

July 10, 2025 5:33 pm

Unlike type 2 diabetes, T1D typically affects children and young adults

New XEC Covid variant spreads across 27 countries; doctor says 'may have unique characteristics in terms of immune evasion'

September 18, 2024 6:38 pm

XEC Covid-19 variant: The XEC Covid variant is a new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

How to monitor your health at home?

November 15, 2023 8:37 am

People with dizziness on standing should check their BP in standing and lying down position to exclude postural hypotension, said Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad

5 signs you need to see a gynaecologist

August 19, 2023 6:46 am

Preventive care helps detect or prevent serious diseases and medical problems before they become major. Annual check-ups, immunisations, and flu shots, certain specific tests and screenings are the tools to keep a check on ailments, said Dr Vinita Sawhney, Gynaecologist, Consults at MY LYF CARE App.

Help, bees have colonised the walls of my house! Why are they there and what should I do?

June 14, 2023 11:02 am

Honeybees are often the cause, but European wasps, Vlas germanica, occasionally build nests in human structures.

World Thyroid Day: Ways to effectively diagnose and manage the condition among the elderly

May 26, 2023 6:42 pm

"Any new onset symptoms in the elderly, which are not fully explainable, should warrant an evaluation of thyroid function tests," said Dr Harshal Ekatpure, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune

Decoding 'DHL', the three aspects that may help prevent cancer naturally

May 19, 2023 5:54 pm

According to research, a diet loaded with a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and other plant foods can reduce one’s risk of cancer, said Dr Tirathram Kaushik, consultant oncosurgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road

Telangana chief minister KCR treated for stomach ulcer; what causes this?

March 13, 2023 1:59 pm

A patient may experience internal bleeding, and perforation in the stomach wall, said Dr Shrey Srivastav, MD (Internal Medicine), Sharda Hospital

Know about the common types of sports injuries and ways to prevent them

March 01, 2023 2:16 pm

If you do get hurt, make sure you’re healed before you start the activity again, said Dr Biren Nadkarni

World Cancer Day 2023: An oncologist's guide to how preventive screening helps

February 04, 2023 3:32 pm

The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and of course financial constraints, said Dr Niti Raizada, senior director, Medical Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, Fortis Group of Hospitals, Richmond Road Bangalore

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Urinary Tract Infection: Know about the causes, symptoms and treatment

March 24, 2021 7:11 pm

Some of the symptoms of UTIs include discomfort such as burning sensation and pain to the sufferer, and at times even fever. Some other symptoms include nausea, cloudy urine, and foul smell in urine, said Avni Kaul, nutritionist, wellness coach