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How to include fibre in every meal? A nutritionist shares how she meets her daily quota with three mealsSubscriber Only

August 4, 2025 10:30 IST

In case you have serious gut issues, make sure you talk to a gastroenterologist

Sensing a neurological problem, the family consulted neurologists everywhere who did a battery of tests.

Nine-year-old fainted daily for 5 months: How AI tool helped doctors diagnose a rare condition in record timeSubscriber Only

August 4, 2025 17:47 IST

Instead of subjecting patients to months of trial-and-error treatments, AI can help rapidly narrow down diagnoses, especially for rare conditions

During IVF, several mature eggs are retrieved from the woman’s ovaries and are then mixed with sperm in a laboratory dish

IVF miracle as US baby is born from embryo frozen 30 years ago: Can frozen embryos result in healthy babies?Subscriber Only

August 3, 2025 11:38 IST

Infertility expert Dr Anjali Malpani explains cryopreservation and whether frozen embryos can last long and still be viable

There are five hepatitis viruses that cause liver disease in humans.

Hepatitis A surges with monsoon: What tests to do, what vaccines to take and how to keep the virus at baySubscriber Only

August 2, 2025 16:06 IST

A deep dive with experts on a viral infection that's fast spreading with contaminated food and water

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Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug most effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes: What new study means for Mounjaro usersSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 17:37 IST

Trial shows that risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event is eight per cent lower in people on new therapy

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An egg a day is good for the heart: New study cracks myth of eggs raising LDL cholesterol, flags saturated fats insteadSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 16:00 IST

Cardiologist explains why research lends weight to revised guidelines.

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Justin Timberlake says he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease: Is it common? Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 14:23 IST

Lyme disease is not that common in India but a few thousand cases are reported annually, the last major outbreak being reported from Kerala's Wayanad, a doctor said.

A study by the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, analysed the spectrum of lung cancer from several hospitals, using data from the National Cancer Registry Programme.

A Bengaluru IT professional, 34 and Panipat teacher, 43, didn’t smoke, had home food and exercised every day: What caused their lung cancer?Subscriber Only

August 1, 2025 07:41 IST

Studies suggest that 15-20 per cent of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked, mostly women. A World Lung Cancer Day special

Fungal infection can manifest in several ways — itchy skin, rashes, discoloured nails and cough.

32-year-old battled itchy skin, lesions, discoloured nails for 5 months: Why nobody could diagnose a fungal infectionSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 05:37 IST

Steroid creams can temporarily relieve inflammation and itching but worsen the infection.

Since they are rich in fibre, according to Dr Gulati, your digestive system may not be able to adjust to a sudden overload. (Canva Image)

Do pumpkin seeds have more protein than meat in a single serving? A nutritionist explains the truthSubscriber Only

July 31, 2025 17:13 IST

There is a way to get your daily quota from plant proteins with smart combinations

Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium and relaxing blood vessel walls.

My patient had high BP but no cholesterol or obesity: What was causing it?Subscriber Only

July 31, 2025 19:40 IST

Have you ever wondered what that potassium on your blood report means and why it can make your BP resistant

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Brain cyst-causing tapeworm infection surges in Mumbai: Here is all you need to know about this monsoon maladySubscriber Only

July 30, 2025 18:11 IST

Neurologists suggest boiling water, cooking food thoroughly and hand hygiene as the best prevention

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At 40, gym-goer had sudden cardiac arrest despite clean diet, no smoking and working out for 20 years: How doctors saved his life in 8 minutes and found out the reasonSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 13:03 IST

Mohit Sachdeva (40) is a resident of Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar. A shot from his gym days

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My patient has high blood sugar but loves cheese: Should he have it in his meals?Subscriber Only

July 30, 2025 07:56 IST

Vegan cheeses may be lower in saturated fat but they’re not always healthy

Liver cancer is amongst the fastest growing cancers, said Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, founding director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.

3 in 5 liver cancer cases due to preventable risk factors, obesity-linked cases spiralling, says Lancet study: Why our lifestyle matters even moreSubscriber Only

July 29, 2025 11:00 IST

Make liver screening a part of routine healthcare practice, say experts

This is the reason why we insist on an echocardiogram for sportspersons, especially those in high intensity sports.

25-year-old Hyderabad man dies on court while playing badminton: Why fit and sporty people can suffer heart attack and sudden cardiac arrestSubscriber Only

July 29, 2025 07:23 IST

With a survival window of eight minutes, we must have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places, learn CPR

Whether or not you were infected by Covid-19, the pandemic experience made our brains age faster. (Representational)

Both Covid-19 and lockdown aged your brains 5.5 times faster, whether you got infected or not, says study: What it means for youSubscriber Only

July 28, 2025 15:03 IST

A neurologist breaks down the study and suggests what you should do for brain health.

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Should apple and banana peels be thrown away? Here’s what you could be missingSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 17:26 IST

Blending vegetable skins into soups and stocks is a smart meal option

World hepatitis day, Hepatitis C

Why Hepatitis C can hide in plain sight: 35-year-old had normal ultrasound and blood reports but had missed one clueSubscriber Only

July 28, 2025 07:44 IST

Early diagnosis leads to easy treatment. New drugs are effective in curing this viral infection, say doctors. A world hepatitis day special

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Bengaluru software engineer said she became forgetful, was losing curiosity about life: Is AI overuse dulling your brain?Subscriber Only

July 26, 2025 17:16 IST

If you don’t go to the gym long enough, your muscles will weaken. Similarly, when we stop pushing our brains, they become less resilient

ICMR study reveals big gap in radiotherapy access

Fighting cancer: ICMR study reveals big gap in radiotherapy accessSubscriber Only

July 28, 2025 17:48 IST

The demand for radiotherapy may increase by 70 per cent to 100 per cent in countries such as India

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Should you skip dinner after your 40s? Gut doctor on why you should junk celebrity chatter on fasting and one-meal dietsSubscriber Only

July 25, 2025 15:00 IST

Dinner is the last major meal of the day and is needed by everybody, whether you are 20 or 50

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Diagnostic labs will soon have to follow standards for sample collection, transport: Here’s why the Govt move is importantSubscriber Only

July 25, 2025 12:36 IST

This comes after pathologist moved court on minimum standards for signatory authority in diagnostic laboratories

Uterine polyps are tissue growths that line the inner wall of the uterus

How IVF helped 30-year-old give birth to twins after series of unexpected challenges: What had she overlooked?Subscriber Only

July 25, 2025 12:09 IST

Polyps in the uterus can lead to repeated cycles and miscarriage. However, now they can be managed. A world IVF day special

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India shake hands after signing a free trade agreement at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday, July 24, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)

India-UK trade deal: Will export volume of Indian medical devices go up?Subscriber Only

July 25, 2025 18:53 IST

Indian manufacturers are poised to emerge as a favoured, cost-effective alternative, says document

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