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The surveillance will also study patterns of antimicrobial resistance — a global public health threat — that results in the drugs becoming less effective, making it difficult to treat infections. At

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

Can blockbuster weight loss drugs affect your eyes? Here’s what new studies have foundSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 09:18 IST

Two studies were conducted to verify concerns about diabetic retinopathy that were raised during initial trials of semaglutide

20-year-old has multiple slipped discs after lifting weights at gym, having body-building supplements: What did he ignore?Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 09:58 IST

Sudden muscle gain from unsupervised weight lifting can damage your spine, says AIIMS orthopaedic

As we fall asleep, all our muscles relax naturally, including those in the throat. But in obstructive sleep apnea, the same muscles relax too much, causing the soft tissues in the back of the throat, such as the tongue, palate and tonsils to collapse and narrow or completely close the airway

Blowing conch shell can help manage sleep apnea: Why this Indian trial is being talked aboutSubscriber Only

August 12, 2025 12:43 IST

Clinical trial by Jaipur doctors shows encouraging results, better than deep breathing exercises

Waterbirths, when done in a properly sanitised pool under trained supervision, can be safe for low-risk pregnancies.

Newborn dies after mother follows ‘Instagram-approved’ waterbirth: How safe is this birthing method?Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 06:19 IST

While birth is a natural process, it can become unpredictable within minutes. Know your risks.

Pineapple is higher in bromelain, an enzyme that offers both anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Why pineapple is the anti-inflammatory superfood we all needSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 10:57 IST

Pineapple can be a good strategy to include in your mid-morning or afternoon snack breaks

24-year-old has fatty liver without diabetes, cholesterol or weight: Why social drinking is affecting women in their early 20sSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 10:00 IST

Women can develop fatty liver faster than men even with just social drinking due to various factors

On average, the researchers noted that there was a 0.26 g or 7.4 per cent reduction in salt consumption per restaurant meal.

Salt warning labels on restaurant menus led consumers to choose healthier options: Can this UK study model be applied?Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 14:22 IST

Food regulator in India is also considering different types of front-of-pack labels to curb salt consumption

Functional exercises teach your body to work as a whole rather than developing specific parts.

What’s functional fitness? A family workout plan for 3 generationsSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 13:03 IST

Unlike workouts that isolate one muscle at a time, functional fitness unites the body into one flowing energy system

Eli Lilly’s once daily oral pill shows major weight loss in trials: Is this easier to use than taking a shot?Subscriber Only

August 8, 2025 17:45 IST

Those on the highest 36 mg dose of the medicine on average lost 12.4 per cent of their body weight at 72 weeks

Poor diet, lack of physical activity, obesity and lack of Vitamin D (both can lead to overproduction of estrogen) and increased stress can lead to hormonal imbalance, potentially fuelling fibroid growth.

A 20-year-old had uterine fibroids: Yes, they can happen but still be managedSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 14:27 IST

Management depends not just on the size and location of the fibroid but also on the woman’s age, symptoms and reproductive goals

Mango reduces blood sugar spikes, belly fat when eaten instead of bread, says study: How can this change your breakfast?Subscriber Only

August 8, 2025 15:13 IST

Researchers chose mango because though maligned, its effects had never been studied while breads escaped without warning

One in 5 older Indian adults had diabetes in 2019, says Lancet study: Should there be universal screening?Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 15:12 IST

Now 94 per cent of those who became aware about their condition are undergoing treatment. So awareness can change the health map

Can you exercise safely with high blood pressure? Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 15:51 IST

With a cautious, gradual approach, the body adapts to movement in a way that supports lower blood pressure

The directive builds on earlier instructions issued in April related to controlling vector-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and malaria, which are most likely to surge during the monsoon season.

Chikungunya surge in Mumbai: Here’s why you should avoid self-medicationSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 13:01 IST

Fever and joint pain are addressed with antipyretics and analgesics, drinking plenty of fluids and general rest

Katha Kapur Bhandari with her daughter when she was few months old and now

Breastfeeding made easy: How a trap shooter and IT professional fed their babies in the middle of a work daySubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 11:48 IST

It’s a myth that young women cannot produce enough milk for their babies. With lactation counselling, they do not need formula feeds. A World Breastfeeding Week special

My patient’s blood sugar crashed every time he had red pasta: What really happened?Subscriber Only

August 6, 2025 14:51 IST

With a few mindful changes, you can continue enjoying pasta without the rollercoaster ride of spikes and dips

The latest study, published in 'The Lancet Rheumatology,' is significant because it establishes long-term effects of this therapy on people living with back pain.

Can low back pain be an easy fix? Lancet study finds a long-term therapy that gets you movingSubscriber Only

August 6, 2025 13:36 IST

Cognitive Functional Therapy is more effective than usual care in improving physical activity for up to three years, says trial

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that occurs in a woman after childbirth, impacting her emotional well-being and functionality.

First postpartum depression pill has only 60 per cent success: Why a pill may help but not heal everything

August 6, 2025 08:14 IST

Postpartum depression is rarely a one-dimensional condition, it’s multifactorial, says gynaecologist

How strength training is transforming these Chandigarh women over 45: ‘Not chasing a number on the scale but the ability to lift my own suitcase’Subscriber Only

August 6, 2025 07:59 IST

Women going through menopause are managing their hormonal imbalance by lifting weights

WHO classifies Hepatitis D as cancer-causing: Why taking the Hepatitis B vaccine helpsSubscriber Only

August 5, 2025 19:30 IST

Hepatitis D virus is incompetent and requires hepatitis B virus for replication and aggravating liver infection, says gastroenterologist

At 95, he had body of 75: Why this fit group qualifies for procedures done on people in their 70sSubscriber Only

August 5, 2025 17:39 IST

He did it with a disciplined lifestyle. Most claims of reverse-ageing by geriatric wellness companies are misleading and not backed by science

An endurance test, or a stress test, can potentially miss a plaque in the heart. (File photo)

Bengaluru executive has heart attack despite playing football every weekend, clearing stress tests and looking fit: What did he ignore?Subscriber Only

August 5, 2025 15:01 IST

Cardiologist explains why people in their 30s and 40s collapse during workouts at the gym or during intense physical activity

Fatty liver spiral: Health Minister J P Nadda says ICMR study shows over 84% of IT sector employees in Hyderabad have the conditionSubscriber Only

August 4, 2025 16:53 IST

Health Ministry asks States and Union Territories to undertake screening, categorise risks

Why Tamannaah Bhatia’s saliva hack for pimples is not the skincare advice you need: Dermatologist busts a mythSubscriber Only

August 4, 2025 15:24 IST

Just make sure that you consult a certified dermatologist and take the drugs or topical creams as advised

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