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Eric dame ALS

Grey Anatomy star Eric Dane battles ALS: Why we must not ignore numbness in hands and legs

June 18, 2025 23:08 IST

What’s this disease about and how many Indians get affected? A neurologist explains

weight loss, mounjaro, wegovy

Are blockbuster weight loss drugs having less impact in real life than clinical trials? A study sheds new lightSubscriber Only

June 18, 2025 13:22 IST

Senior author and NYU Assistant Professor Dr Karan Chhabra on larger studies to address drug efficacy and who could do better with bariatric surgery

While samosas and chips may not contain large amounts of sugar, their method of preparation makes them extremely high in Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)

Young man with prediabetes couldn’t control blood sugar spike despite giving up sweets: Why you must stay away from samosa, roasted chipsSubscriber Only

June 18, 2025 07:26 IST

Molecules formed during cooking food on high heat have the answers

Actor Aruna Irani reveals her breast cancer returned because of a mistake: Know why certain tumours need chemotherapy

Actor Aruna Irani reveals her breast cancer returned because of a mistake: Know why certain tumours need chemotherapySubscriber Only

June 17, 2025 16:07 IST

Avoidance of chemo is common among breast cancer survivors but listen to your oncologist.

CAR T-cell therapy essentially uses a cancer patient’s own immune T-cells and engineers them in a laboratory to add receptors that can bind specifically with the cancer cells only.

Can cancer-fighting CAR T-cell therapy work on stomach and brain tumours? Takeaways from early trialsSubscriber Only

June 18, 2025 18:05 IST

Although CAR T-cell therapy is effective in blood cancer, it’s now being trialled in hard-to-treat cases of tissue cancer

heart attack

Not just Sunjay Kapur, a bee sting and a wasp bite triggered heart attack in 2 patients: Can a shock allergic reaction damage your heart?Subscriber Only

June 17, 2025 08:44 IST

Only 0.5 to 2 per cent of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction cases can trigger heart attacks

infants, heatstroke, dehydration, indian express

Can newborns have heat strokes? Know all about the right way to swaddle your babySubscriber Only

June 16, 2025 17:10 IST

Keep all curtains drawn between 11 am and 5 pm, advise neonatal specialists

beetroot juice

Can beetroot juice reverse fatty liver? A doctor explains why this superfood should feature in your daily dietSubscriber Only

June 16, 2025 10:00 IST

Studies show it may may help in managing chronic liver conditions like NAFLD

The skin microbiome helps maintain healthy skin and also plays a role in body odour and perfume performance. (File photo/Canva)

Can your good bug tell you which perfume suits you? Chennai doctor finds how skin microbes decide your smellSubscriber Only

June 16, 2025 07:33 IST

Skin bacteria influence your skin’s pH, oiliness and moisture — all of which affect how perfumes perform

Sana Makbul liver

Actor Sana Makbul reveals she has liver cirrhosis: What caused it? Why should you get your liver tests done twice a year?Subscriber Only

June 14, 2025 13:35 IST

Autoimmune hepatitis, which damaged her liver, involves long-term management, regular tests and lifestyle discipline

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Air crash victim’s daughter learnt to fly again after 10 years: How to manage fear of flyingSubscriber Only

June 14, 2025 10:54 IST

Overcoming flight phobia, especially after an airline disaster, can be a challenging but achievable goal

health trekking fitness

Pune doctor dies during Himachal trek: Why sudden deaths happen in apparently fit people?Subscriber Only

June 13, 2025 17:35 IST

Cardiologists say fit people can remain symptomless, hence test regularly

Actress Karisma Kapur with her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur (File photo)

Businessman Sunjay Kapur, Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, dies of heart attack while playing polo: What could have triggered it?Subscriber Only

June 13, 2025 17:41 IST

Physical activity can cause blood pressure to rise, problematic in those with undetected conditions

Air India crash, families mourn death

Air India crash at Ahmedabad: How do we process collective pain and trauma?Subscriber Only

June 13, 2025 07:11 IST

Two mental health experts lay out coping strategies to deal with the fallout of a mass tragedy

neck pain

Neck pain in desk employee turned out to be something else: Know when you need to consult a neurologistSubscriber Only

June 12, 2025 15:28 IST

Most of us do not make much of a neck pain, attributing it to muscle strain, poor posture or minor injury

ultra processed food, obese

Hidden obesity alert: A cookie daily can still damage your gut, says studySubscriber Only

June 13, 2025 11:04 IST

Researchers found that just two days of consuming foods high in saturated fats triggers inflammation

An elderly man drinks water to beat the heat on a hot summer day in Prayagraj in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh,

What ‘feels like’ 50 degree Celsius heat does to your body: Here’s how 75-year-old morning walker got dehydrated, had kidney injurySubscriber Only

June 12, 2025 13:54 IST

The elderly cannot follow cues on dehydration and may relieve themselves more frequently

Studies have shown the link between elevated insulin levels and the development of breast, prostate and colorectal cancers.

Colon cancer survivors now have a surprise recovery tool: Study shows exercise prevents recurrence. What are takeaways?Subscriber Only

June 11, 2025 14:51 IST

An exercise programme following surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer reduced chances of recurrence by 28%

Mangoes do cause blood sugar spikes but being a natural sugar will not trigger as sudden a rush as refined flour or rice.

How we regulated blood sugar in patient who loved mangoes: Here’s a smart hackSubscriber Only

June 11, 2025 13:15 IST

Consider mango as a high-yielding carbohydrate and not as a fruit

delhi heatwave, dehydration

Severe heatwave alert in Delhi: How to hydrate, what to drink, how much and what to avoidSubscriber Only

June 11, 2025 20:36 IST

Caffeine is a diuretic. To worsen matters, we top our cold coffees and shakes with ice-cream

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to become the second Indian in space with the launch of Axiom-4.

Axiom-4 astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awaits space journey: How zero gravity impacts human healthSubscriber Only

June 11, 2025 16:34 IST

From heart health, bone and muscles to eyes, every organ has to adapt itself.

A valid classification demands a clearly distinct cause or causes, well-defined diagnostic criteria, international consensus and therapeutic utility. MRDM does not currently satisfy these requirements.

Is Type 5 diabetes real? Top diabetologists question lack of evidence, dataSubscriber Only

June 11, 2025 07:59 IST

Rigorous research and definitive symptoms still needed for such a classification, they say

Oral contraceptives containing estrogen can increase the risk of heart attacks by increasing the risk of blood clots

Heart attack at 27? Doctors link Mumbai woman’s surprising risk factor to oral contraceptivesSubscriber Only

June 10, 2025 13:54 IST

If you have been advised oral contraceptives for conditions like PCOS, meet a cardiologist simultaneously

calcium iron supplements

What taking calcium and iron supplements together does to your bodySubscriber Only

June 10, 2025 17:21 IST

Know how to take supplements, space them out and ensure proper absorption

sweet potato benefits

How sweet potato helped 42-year-old lose weight: Here’s what makes it a fat-busting superfoodSubscriber Only

June 9, 2025 11:00 IST

Sweet potatoes naturally boost hormone that regulates fat metabolism

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