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Why fatty liver, childhood obesity and postmenopausal issues are new risks for heart disease, diabetes: Here are takeaways from hospital studySubscriber Only

April 8, 2025 02:16 IST

Most test cases asymptomatic, indicating a higher need for preventive healthcare.

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap revealed on Instagram that her breast cancer had relapsed for the second time.

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap’s breast cancer returns: Top oncologist shares how you can prevent recurrenceSubscriber Only

April 7, 2025 17:36 IST

A breast cancer survivor should watch her weight, losing it by at least 10 per cent.

One of the most popular ways to consume chia seeds is by making chia pudding with your choice of dairy. (File Photo/Freepik)

Chia seeds for weight loss? How much should you be having?Subscriber Only

April 7, 2025 14:00 IST

Since chia seeds expand in your stomach, have them when you need to curb your appetite

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Dementia risk goes down with shingles vaccine, says Stanford study: Why this study is good newsSubscriber Only

April 6, 2025 17:37 IST

Can a simple vaccination hold out hope for an ageing population?

BP, Blood pressure

Bengaluru CEO’s BP rises to 230: Cardiologist explains why 200-plus spikes are undiagnosed in the 30-40 age groupSubscriber Only

April 4, 2025 22:17 IST

Nosebleeds can occur during a hypertensive crisis, along with severe headache, numbness, breathlessness and anxiety

This is the first new oral antibiotic for UTIs in nearly 30 years, offering hope to millions of women who suffer from recurrent infections that are increasingly resistant to traditional treatments.

US FDA approves antibiotic for urinary tract infections: Why it helps with recurrent infectionSubscriber Only

April 6, 2025 19:05 IST

However, preventive hygiene continues to be a key pillar of therapy

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India reports first bird flu death in 4 years in Andhra Pradesh: 2-year old dies after eating raw chickenSubscriber Only

April 4, 2025 11:47 IST

Second bird flu death in country since 2021. Massive screening on in districts where chicken were culled.

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Will US tariffs hit the medical device industry in India? Here’s decoding the ripple effectSubscriber Only

April 6, 2025 08:43 IST

Pharma gets breather as Indian cos supply 47% of all generic medicines prescribed in the US

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Can anti-ageing creams smoothen wrinkles overnight? Here’s how they workSubscriber Only

April 5, 2025 01:40 IST

Here’s understanding how skin regenerates and the ideal routine to follow

Morbid obesity, when the body weight itself poses a health threat as it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, fatty liver and type 2 diabetes.

What’s morbid obesity? Here’s how a 45-year-old reversed itSubscriber Only

April 3, 2025 12:54 IST

Know how to track your body indices and triggers

Prostate cancer accounts for three per cent of all cancers in India, with an estimated 33,000-42,000 new cases diagnosed annually

Ignoring prostate cancer screenings can up risk of disease by 45 per cent, says study: Who is at risk, when to go for screening?Subscriber Only

April 3, 2025 08:40 IST

Prostate cancer accounts for three per cent of all cancers in India, with an estimated 33,000-42,000 new cases diagnosed annually.

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Is sticky cholesterol causing heart attacks? Eli Lilly’s experimental drug cuts risk factor by 94%Subscriber Only

April 2, 2025 16:25 IST

Even statins don’t work on risk factor called lipoprotein (a) that quickly clings to arteries and narrows them

chewing gum impact on brain health

How’s your brain affected by chewing gum? Study says microplastics hold the key

April 6, 2025 22:28 IST

Microplastics have the potential to trigger long-term inflammation

Microdosing refers to taking a medication in much smaller amounts than the prescribed or clinically recommended dose. Many have been doing this with Ozempic in the West.

Ozempic myths you should not fall for: Can having it for short-term lead to weight loss?Subscriber Only

April 5, 2025 12:57 IST

Here’s an answer to all the questions you have about using novel drugs

Phone screen, night, insomnia

An hour’s screen use in bed increases risk of insomnia by 59%: Why new study calls for sleep hygiene resetSubscriber Only

April 1, 2025 15:00 IST

Social media use is no worse than any other form of screen time, say researchers

A study conducted by the Institute of Cardiology at Madras Medical College connected 188 smaller hospitals, which do not have catheter labs for angioplasty procedures, to 18 big hospitals in Tamil Nadu as part of a “hub and spoke” therapy model.

Doctors revive heart attack patients in remote TN pockets with a little help from WhatsApp: How a hub and spoke model worksSubscriber Only

April 1, 2025 12:15 IST

Local healthcare centre, connected to a bigger hospital through the chat platform, can administer clot-dissolving drugs suggested by cardiologists, buy time till surgery.

Swedish researchers have found that coffee from workplace coffee machines, which they tested at healthcare facilities, contain high levels of cafestol and kahweol, compounds known to raise LDL cholesterol that forms plaque in hearts, also known as bad cholesterol.

Is coffee from the office machine raising your LDL cholesterol? Here’s the safest way to drink the brewSubscriber Only

April 1, 2025 07:22 IST

Swedish researchers test machines, find plaque-forming compounds in insufficiently filtered coffee

The ideal dosage of amla for cholesterol management varies depending on the form in which it is consumed

Can amla bust LDL cholesterol? Here’s how much you should have dailySubscriber Only

April 1, 2025 06:00 IST

Eating fresh amla is the most effective way to get its full spectrum of nutrients

While Mounjaro has been shown to reduce weight loss by about 20 per cent in tests, studies have shown that those that discontinue after six months regain 14 per cent of their body weight.

Has Mounjaro cracked the weight loss code? Experts find answers to obesity epidemicSubscriber Only

March 31, 2025 08:09 IST

Mounjaro Weight Loss Drug: As the latest weight loss drug hits markets in India, can it be sustained long term?

Ozempic benefits for diabetes patients

Ozempic can help people with diabetes walk better despite poor blood flow to legs: Why Lancet study is significantSubscriber Only

March 30, 2025 13:23 IST

The study demonstrates the multiple protective powers of semaglutide.

Those suffering from this condition often rationalise their emotional response but the reasons behind them aren’t linear.

Understanding bipolar disorder: Here’s how a 32-year-old learnt to live with itSubscriber Only

March 30, 2025 13:46 IST

On World Bipolar Day, a psychiatrist shares how family can help in disease management

The prices of all essential drugs are fixed by the government’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).

400 essential drug prices set to rise from April 1: Here’s all you need to knowSubscriber Only

March 28, 2025 16:05 IST

The drug list is curated by the government to include medicines most needed for healthcare priorities.

A diet rich in whole cereals and unprocessed plant-based foods can help lower inflammation, minimize flare-ups and even reduce the need for surgical intervention in cases of abscess, enlarged colon, fistula and bleeding.

Lancet study finds plant foods are best for gut health: What are takeaways for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?Subscriber Only

March 28, 2025 20:47 IST

Study makes another case for relying on a balanced diet and going back to traditional foods

Clinical trials at the Harvard Medical School, done in collaboration with PGI, Chandigarh, have shown that yoga and meditation can help you deal with insomnia or sleeplessness. (Source: Freepik)

Yoga better than a sleep pill for insomnia: What are takeaways from a Harvard study?Subscriber Only

April 11, 2025 13:16 IST

Simple routines can help you fall asleep faster

caffeine a cup of coffeee

28-year-old dies of heart attack, mother blames caffeine in energy drinks and coffee: How much caffeine is a risk factor?

March 27, 2025 16:14 IST

A cardiologist explains what can happen and what it means for your cup of coffee.

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