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According to a Phase 3 clinical trial of elinzanetant, which included 628 post-menopausal women, those taking the drug for 12 weeks reported more than a 77 per cent reduction in the frequency of hot flashes and sweating symptoms.

48-year-old CEO goes red, gets hot flashes at meeting: Three gynaecologists on why a breakthrough menopause pill in the US offers hopeSubscriber Only

October 27,2025 08:43:37 AM

US FDA approves second non-hormone drug for moderate to severe symptoms of menopause as hormone replacement therapy has limited use. What does it mean for Indian women?

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

In Kerala’s Malarikkal, a sea of pink water lilies turns paddy fields into paradiseSubscriber Only

October 25,2025 13:09:49 PM

Between July and October, the backwaters of Malarikkal get covered with thousands of pink blooms, transforming it into Kerala’s most Instagrammable destination

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Why ad guru Piyush Pandey’s Pulse Polio and public health campaigns worked: They spoke to the common man

October 24,2025 16:13:31 PM

Do Boond Zindagi Ki was on everybody’s lips as the campaign helped eliminate polio from India.

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

Fleeing Delhi pollution: How toxic AQI silently damaged the lungs of 2 people who grew up in the city, forcing them to shift baseSubscriber Only

October 24,2025 07:59:59 AM

Jaipur Lit Fest organiser Sanjoy K Roy and musician Anup Kutty on their health battles, moving out and the extreme caution they take now

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

When a resident beats up a security guard: Welcome to the broken republic of RWAs

October 22,2025 15:50:30 PM

It is the puny security guard who reminds residents of their indiscretion. The errant resident then sees the guard’s behaviour as overreach and a challenge to the validation they have built simply by owning a prized property

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

Can peanut allergies in kids go down with diet change? What a new US study tells us

October 22,2025 07:33:43 AM

US study shows about 60,000 children avoided food allergies since 2015, including 40,000 children who otherwise would have developed peanut allergies

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

What Delhi AQI is doing to your lungs: Pulmonologists tell you how to breathe easy

October 21,2025 15:06:27 PM

Even healthy individuals may feel fatigue, heaviness in the chest, or reduced stamina for a few days

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

What raises dementia risk? A drink a day, even social drinking can affect brain, says new study

October 21,2025 06:59:14 AM

Current alcohol guidelines differ around the world and most do not take account of brain harm, says researcher

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Is kidney damage linked to mercury in skin-lightening creams bought online? Study finds eight brands with levels a thousand times higher than legal limit

October 17,2025 16:18:29 PM

Dermatologist tells you why using untested, unregulated products bought on e-commerce platforms can lead to kidney, skin, even gut damage

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

A Nature study shows reducing belly fat can reverse prediabetes even without major weight loss.

Reduce belly fat first rather than overall body weight to halt prediabetes, says new study: Why your diet and exercise pattern matter even more

October 16,2025 16:46:48 PM

In Indians, reduction of both abdominal subcutaneous fat and intra-abdominal (visceral) fat is crucial, says Dr Anoop Misra

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

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Why the KBC kid contestant’s behaviour has turned the lens on parenting: What’s the six-pocket syndrome of overindulgence all about?

October 15,2025 14:04:29 PM

The overpampering by the family ecosystem actually inhibits the child’s ability to deal with the outside world, says psychiatrist

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Two years ago, Lavanya lost every motivation to step out of her home although she survived stage 2 breast cancer

At 40, Chennai-based HR partner beats breast cancer. Now she’s back in the gym and pool — here’s her secret to healingSubscriber Only

October 15,2025 09:15:46 AM

An integrated cancer therapy approach is taking care of the mental fallout of breast cancer surgeries and therapy

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Karnataka menstrual leave: Gynaecologists say being active during periods is good for health

October 14,2025 14:54:33 PM

Two gynaecologists on myths around menstruation, separating it from endometriosis and why activity and exercise are needed during periods

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

When you have a family history of young heart attacks, it means you can inherit genes that lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or other risk factors for heart disease.

IT professional ignored borderline cholesterol at 25, had heart attack at 35: How you shouldn’t ignore even mild spike in LDL

October 14,2025 07:45:52 AM

Cholesterol takes a long time to get to dangerous levels in the body. If you test early, you can control it with lifestyle correction

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

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A boy from Ayodhya, another from Dholpur and innovation at IIT: World’s first indigo-dyed wool denim presented at fashion weekSubscriber Only

October 12,2025 07:00:52 AM

IITian patents indigo-dyed wool denim, which is sustainable, minimises water wastage and is all-weather; designer friend puts it on the ramp

Sun, Oct 12, 2025

Social media platforms reward certain visual aesthetics, pushing users to compare themselves to digitally perfected versions of others and, increasingly, of themselves.

A teen’s biggest mental health challenge: ‘Make me look like my filtered selfie,’ 12-year-old tells cosmetic surgeon, barges in with cashSubscriber Only

October 10,2025 07:23:43 AM

A cosmetic surgeon and a psychiatrist decode body dysmorphia and how it eats into a teen’s mind

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

The manufactured outrage over Deepika Padukone’s Abu Dhabi tourism campaignSubscriber Only

October 09,2025 13:09:35 PM

The selective targeting of the actor is not about any alleged betrayal of her feminism or any “failure” to promote traditional Indian attire, but about using rage to drive up views and engagement

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Some recent studies seem to suggest that calcium can be an effective secondary intervention to manage the excess load of harmful cholesterol.

Does your LDL or bad cholesterol go down when you take calcium supplements?

October 09,2025 09:22:26 AM

Lifestyle measures such as diet and exercise, alongside medications when needed, remain the cornerstone

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Katrina Kaif announced her pregnancy with husband Vicky Kaushal on Instagram

Pregnant at 40 like Katrina Kaif: What women need to know to carry baby to full-termSubscriber Only

October 08,2025 08:12:36 AM

As risk factors go up, three gynaecologists share guidelines for those intending to conceive. With a little help from technology

Wed, Oct 08, 2025

Long hours of sitting, stress-eating, unhealthy sleep patterns and skipping physical activity can raise the risk of heart problems like coronary artery disease

35-year-old had high LDL cholesterol and heart stress after long hours on laptop: Which test saved her from a heart attack?Subscriber Only

October 07,2025 08:01:16 AM

Preventive check-ups lead to early diagnosis and intervention, improving long-term survival. Cardiologists recommend the tests you should take

Tue, Oct 07, 2025

Why fibre is protein’s best friendSubscriber Only

October 05,2025 06:00:16 AM

Often overlooked in our quest for superfoods, the fibre is having a moment. Nutritionists and chefs are designing diets rich in this nutrient that can protect your gut, heart and brain

Sat, Oct 04, 2025

A common ingredient in cough syrup, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, can cause side effects in children (File Photo)

Don’t make cough syrup a habit: Paediatrician explains why it should not be given to children under six

October 04,2025 12:33:23 PM

For older children, use only when prescribed by the doctor. Always administer it with the dropper. Using other spoons can lead to accidental overdoses

Sun, Oct 05, 2025

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Ground zero in Mundakkai: Over a year after Wayanad landslide, a new stream, memory walls and a revival of tourismSubscriber Only

September 28,2025 07:05:09 AM

On July 30, 2024, a cloudburst flattened the Mundakkai-Chooralmala valley in Kerala’s Wayanad district. As locals pick up the pieces of their life over a year later, the valley looks just like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh after the recent landslides

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

A stool test that could reliably detect cancer would offer multiple benefits over colonoscopy (Image: Pixabay)

Can AI detect colorectal cancer through a simple stool test? Study shows 90 per cent accuracySubscriber Only

September 26,2025 15:22:25 PM

AI-powered gut microbiome mapping could revolutionise cancer detection and transform disease diagnosis

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

India-owned luxury vintage car of Mahmudabad, the Minerva, gets an upgrade, all set for global glorySubscriber Only

September 24,2025 16:30:54 PM

One of the 33 ever made and of 10 still known to exist, Mumbai-based restorers are giving it an edge for the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, US, in August 2026

Wed, Sep 24, 2025