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Can eating meat help protect you from cancer? Here are takeaways from a new studySubscriber Only

September 1, 2025 15:18 IST

The problem is not so much in the meat but how you cook it, says dietician

Chef Gordon Ramsay fights skin cancer, urges sunscreen use: Why ignoring sunscreen and using skin lightening creams can put you at riskSubscriber Only

September 1, 2025 07:30 IST

Darker skin blocks more UV radiation from the sun than lighter skin but does not eliminate risk entirely, says oncologist

Most Indians either consume very little protein or add fibre separately without realising how powerful the two can be when combined.

Protein in one meal, fibre in the other: Why then did this 32-year-old not lose weight?Subscriber Only

September 1, 2025 07:22 IST

Most Indians either consume very little protein or add fibre separately. Dietician suggests the right combination

When calf muscles do not function properly, they impair blood circulation, resulting in exhaustion, cramping, and in extreme situations, blood clots.

Why is the calf muscle called your second heart? Here are routines to strengthen itSubscriber Only

August 31, 2025 08:23 IST

Prioritise lower body exercises for longevity and immunity.

On the face of it, Dr Roy was expected to live, considering he was in a hospital setting when he had a sudden cardiac arrest, which is a cessation of the heart’s electrical impulses and pumping.

Chennai cardiac surgeon, 39, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while at hospital: Are burnout and stress the biggest risk factors for young Indians?Subscriber Only

August 30, 2025 14:08 IST

A 100% blockage of the left main artery cuts off about 50 per cent of the blood supply to a critical section of the heart muscle, damaging it completely

Kapil Bhatia and his 15-year-old daughter (File photo)

Reversing fatty liver, dad donated part of it to save daughter: ‘He is my guardian angel,’ says 15-year-old as she dreams of becoming a doctorSubscriber Only

August 30, 2025 15:43 IST

Now fathers are coming forward, constituting 40 per cent of children’s living liver donors, says paediatric gastroenterologist

In the first study of its kind, researchers found that ibuprofen and paracetamol not only drive antibiotic resistance when used individually but amplify it when used together.

Is paracetamol making you antibiotic-resistant? A new study sheds light on use of OTC drugsSubscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:59 IST

OTC drugs superbugs, antimicrobial resistance study: The study is a reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications, particularly in aged care

Juggling between a competitive work life, wound-up weekdays and zero relaxation, young Indians are trapped in work stress, poor diet, inactivity, obesity, smoking and alcohol. This pushes up their BP.

Managing high BP, they reversed their heart attack risk: Find out how 2 professionals adopted lifestyle hacks that workedSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 18:07 IST

For Indians, genetically prone to earlier heart disease, ideal BP should be below 120/80 mm Hg, say doctors

Mobile phones banned for students in South Korea schools: How this can improve mental health, focus in studentsSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 05:25 IST

Psychologist explains health impacts and guidelines for developing alternative pursuits

In rare cases, a major difference in blood pressure between arms can be a symptom of a tear in the wall of the aorta.

Low blood pressure in one arm, normal in the other: At 37, what was my patient going through?Subscriber Only

August 28, 2025 13:31 IST

You should take blood pressure in both arms to detect an underlying condition

By taking these pills a few days before your expected period, you keep your progesterone levels high, mimicking a pregnancy state and delaying menstruation.

18-year-old dies after taking period-delaying pills, says Bengaluru vascular surgeon: Why taking them without medical advice can be riskySubscriber Only

August 28, 2025 07:59 IST

When taken unsupervised, such pills can affect the body in ways that are hard to predict.

16-year-old took loans to play games, 13-year-old used mom’s UPI PIN: Inside teen online gaming addictionSubscriber Only

August 27, 2025 20:18 IST

With the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, psychologists identify triggers, suggest a parental guide

Pune woman donates liver to husband, dies: What every living liver donor should know about post-transplant recoverySubscriber Only

August 27, 2025 11:01 IST

With proper evaluation of the donor’s medical status and care, organ donation is completely safe, say liver docs

The body’s blood sugar levels spike between 4 am and 8 am because the body releases hormones like cortisol, which sets your body up for a new day.

Fasting blood sugar too high despite drugs, low carb diet & discipline: What was driving it up in my patient?Subscriber Only

August 27, 2025 07:48 IST

Find out how your numbers just need a bit of small moves to get aligned with your body’s natural rhythm

Priyanka Pandya Bhatt with her book, ‘When Mummy Had Cancer,’ told through the innocent eyes of her four-year-old daughter.

Breast cancer survivor turns author for daughter: ‘Children should know all about when mummy had cancer’Subscriber Only

August 27, 2025 01:59 IST

Now a children’s life coach and teacher, Priyanka Pandya Bhatt shows how the young deal with it and are stronger than we think.

Dominating circulating strains can change between hemispheres and every year each hemisphere gets a flu vaccine recommendation to last that year.

Chikungunya vaccine linked to death: Why US FDA suspended licence for the shotSubscriber Only

August 28, 2025 20:25 IST

Serious adverse events noted in recipients; clinical benefits of vaccine yet to be verified

The whole idea is a gradual build-up of the body’s tempo in a supervised manner and in consultation with your cardiologist

Heart attack at 50, marathoner at 52: How cardiologist helped Bengaluru professional set new fitness goalsSubscriber Only

August 26, 2025 16:09 IST

A heart attack is a hard reality check on what you should do right. Once you reset yourself, fitness becomes a way of life

Actor Tannishtha Chatterjee has stage 4 cancer: Oncologists explain what this means and what therapies are needed for survivalSubscriber Only

August 27, 2025 10:40 IST

Patients are still candidates for curative treatment strategies that focus on eradicating lesions

Whole and home-made foods double weight loss, says study: Nutritionists say which ones to haveSubscriber Only

August 25, 2025 14:40 IST

Nutrition is not only about calories or nutrients but also about the quality and processing of food

Can 36-hour fasting work for weight loss? A 25-year old drops 5 kg but had bloating, acidity and sleep issuesSubscriber Only

August 25, 2025 13:02 IST

Watch out for muscle loss and keep yourself hydrated, say doctors

There is no specific definition for intermittent fasting, since people practice it in different ways — consuming meals either in an eight, 10 or 12-hour window every day. (File Photo)

Intermittent fasting of 16 hours doubles risk of dying from heart disease, says new study: Experts explain the risksSubscriber Only

August 24, 2025 08:52 IST

While fasting may lend a push to weight loss, it’s best resorted to as a short-term measure.

Knee pain is not the end of movement, it’s the call for the right movement: Just follow this routineSubscriber Only

August 23, 2025 12:27 IST

Strengthening and stretching the muscles around the knee prevent damage

Serena Williams loses 31 lbs, becomes face of blockbuster weight loss drugs: How do they impact women and what caveats do they need to follow?Subscriber Only

August 22, 2025 19:29 IST

Tennis star says she’s not taking a shortcut, tried everything else and then took medication

Putin’s poop box has lessons: Why doctors are studying what we flushSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 10:00 IST

By studying stool, doctors are able to map the microbiome and detect colon cancer

They may even do all sorts of tests without realising that one possible but often overlooked cause could be a deficiency in vitamin B1, also known as thiamine.

Is this vitamin deficiency causing brain fog, vision and memory problems?Subscriber Only

August 22, 2025 07:25 IST

Thiamine is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a key role in the proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles and heart

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