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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
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
At 85, this pioneer of breast conservation surgery still spends long hours in the OT: ‘If you lust for life, you will keep going’Subscriber Only
August 21, 2025 15:37 IST
On National Senior Citizens Day, PGI's superager doctor shares how age is not about wilting but learning again
High BP norms revised by American Heart Association: Cardiologist explains why less than 120/80 mm Hg is the new normalSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 13:31 IST
Emphasis on prevention and early treatment to protect heart, brain and kidney health
When a stray dog bit a 12-year-old and died: Fearing rabies, mom rushed him to hospital in minutes, doctor removed infected tissue to save himSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 06:39 IST
Rabies is fully preventable if the right treatment is given promptly after exposure, says public health expert
Mumbai rains trigger flooding: What to remember when you are wading through water to avoid infection?
August 20, 2025 14:51 IST
Flood water is more than rainwater and contains sewage, garbage, industrial contamination and pathogenic micro-organisms.
Why blood sugar readings may look confusing: Patient had slightly high fasting blood glucose of 107 mg/dL but HbA1c was too high, above 7%Subscriber Only
August 20, 2025 13:17 IST
Fasting tests can sometimes miss the bigger picture but HbA1c reveals how glucose behaves over months
Amitabh Bachchan reveals ageing challenges: Geriatric doctor shares exercise routines that can build muscle and shield you from fallsSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 07:55 IST
Dr Mohsin Wali, 72, on what he learnt from Bachchan, whom he met during an exercise session in a London hotel decades ago, and past Presidents he served as physician
US FDA approves blockbuster weight loss drug for severe fatty liver disease: Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 19:14 IST
Altogether 63 per cent receiving semaglutide reported improvement and no worsening of liver scarring
Why that old pressure cooker could be poisoning your food with lead: A doctor explains how it impacts your bodySubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 13:21 IST
Lead does not eliminate from the body quickly, and its effects may only become apparent after it has been stored in tissues for long periods.
Bengaluru physio had high BP of 169/100 mm Hg: How did he get it down to normal range without any medication?Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 18:40 IST
Cardiologist explains why some young people can resolve certain kinds of hypertension with lifestyle correction
PM Modi repeats 10% less oil mantra to fight obesity: Doctor suggests how you can do that across 3 mealsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 17:10 IST
Even a 10% reduction — about one teaspoon less daily for a family — adds up to nearly half a litre of oil saved each month.
To prevent sudden cardiac arrests in gym-goers, Punjab govt rolls out advisory: PGI doctor explains risk factors for the youngSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 15:30 IST
Increasingly, sudden cardiac arrest is affecting people under 40, including students, athletes, professionals and homemakers
Can anti-inflammatory diets work? AIIMS diet guidance app helps 35-year-old beat colon ulcerSubscriber Only
August 23, 2025 17:13 IST
Patients have to upload details of what and how much they eat daily. The app tells you where you are going wrong
Heart attack risk goes up by 41% in women who are stalked: Harvard study reveals new riskSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 07:37 IST
Researchers analysed the impact of factors beyond the traditional risk factors for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases
Is your blood sugar going up because of your sweet tooth? A new study has answersSubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 10:55 IST
Instead of trying to ‘kill’ your sweet tooth, focus on managing it
John Abraham shares fitness mantra and how he trains with a 74-year-old cancer survivor: ‘There is no age to get fit. You just have to be goal-oriented’Subscriber Only
August 16, 2025 13:52 IST
What really matters is a combination of good sleep, good exercise and good food, says actor during the Idea Exchange session at The Indian Express
This dementia risk factor is modifiable: Lancet study in Karnataka flags household air pollutionSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 10:30 IST
The study also found that women participants, who are likely to be more exposed than men, could be more vulnerable to brain damage.
I-day obesity challenge: Fast 12 hours, swap a refined grain meal with millets, follow the desi food wisdomSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 12:16 IST
Take your pick from intermittent fasting, conscious snacking and seasonal and local produce
Does watching reels have the same effect as alcohol on the brain? Neurologist explains a new studySubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 15:09 IST
With scrolling, the long-term rewiring of motivation and focus is a real concern
With low haemoglobin, my patient popped iron pills on her own: How taking supplements delayed her diagnosis of lupusSubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 13:52 IST
An autoimmune condition, this affects most women between 15 and 45, and troubles you periodically
Banker had blood sugar in his 40s, ignored medication, drank karela juice and needed kidney transplant in his 60s: Why you cannot let diabetes worsenSubscriber Only
August 17, 2025 21:07 IST
Lancet study flags how two out of five older people with diabetes (or 40 per cent) were unaware of their condition
Tennis champion Monica Seles says she has muscle weakness disorder: Why you need to know signs and symptoms early
August 13, 2025 14:49 IST
Myasthenia Gravis can be managed with early diagnosis, medication and lifestyle adjustments
Diagnosed with blood sugar, my patient could not give up rice, fearing he would remain hungry: How did we re-adjust his diet?Subscriber Only
August 13, 2025 12:06 IST
Many people feel overwhelmed by a diabetes diagnosis. It’s not about giving up your favourite foods but finding the right balance
Wastewater surveillance, key tool to spy on diseases, will now cover 50 cities: How will this help prevent outbreaks?Subscriber Only
August 13, 2025 07:57 IST
The surveillance will also study patterns of antimicrobial resistance — a global public health threat
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