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gut health

The best hack for gut health: Do fermented foods make the cut?Subscriber Only

December 13, 2024 17:08 IST

A nutritionist busts online myths and says maintaining the gut-brain axis is a lot of hard work

haemophilia

Breakthrough gene therapy for haemophilia: Why this Indian trial saves patients from repeat hospital visits, high costsSubscriber Only

December 13, 2024 07:14 IST

Patients report zero bleeding in clinical trial conducted by CMC, Vellore and the Center for Stem Cell Research, Bengaluru.

heart attack, exercise

Can heart attack risk go down with 4-minute spells of stair-climbing, gardening, playing with pets?Subscriber Only

December 15, 2024 21:37 IST

Researcher explains how four-minute bouts of intense activity can work for a consistent fitness regime

magnesium

Is magnesium supplement a magic pill? A doctor decodes the scienceSubscriber Only

December 21, 2024 22:34 IST

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions

India reduced its malaria caseload by 69 per cent from 6.4 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2023.

WHO report says India reduces malaria caseload, deaths by 69% each: Why combination drugs and insecticidal mosquito nets workedSubscriber Only

December 12, 2024 08:18 IST

The World Malaria Report shows that India is out of the High-Burden-High-Impact group 

People with diabetes usually report high blood sugar levels in the morning because the liver breaks down sugar overnight.

Can blood sugar spikes be controlled with breakfast? Find out how 45-year-old software engineer changed his first meal of the daySubscriber Only

December 11, 2024 12:00 IST

Always add protein, fibre and a healthy fat in your breakfast platter while reducing carbohydrates  

brain mapping

IIT Madras researchers take a rare look inside the baby brain, one slice at a timeSubscriber Only

December 11, 2024 12:10 IST

The foetal brain atlas is the largest of its kind and can detect brain disorders like autism

ranbir kapoor

Actor Ranbir Kapoor says he has deviated septum: How to live with this condition?Subscriber Only

December 11, 2024 07:35 IST

Avoid over-the-counter medication like Otrivin (xylometazoline) as it can cause serious side effects

Over 36 crore Ayushman cards have been issued till date leading to 6.86 crore hospital admissions under the scheme as of December 3, 2024.

Ayushman Bharat under scanner in Gujarat: How state health agency is stepping up vigil, what’s its role?Subscriber Only

December 10, 2024 22:36 IST

Gujarat health agency revises SOPs, introduces more inspections and cross-checks and puts more guardrails that can be a template for other states

diabetes

Can blood sugar control be safer with artificial pancreas for Type 1 diabetes? Here’s why this study offers hopeSubscriber Only

December 10, 2024 13:10 IST

While keeping the blood sugar levels in check, the device can also prevent them from falling too low.

cardiac arrest

Why are sudden cardiac arrests going up in young and apparently fit people? Know the triggers we ignoreSubscriber Only

December 10, 2024 08:09 IST

Both cricketer Imran Patel and K-drama actor Park Min Jae were in their 30s when they had a sudden cardiac arrest.

HIIT dance routine

When heart health begins early: Why Chennai teens are taking to a new dance with HIIT routine and having fun tooSubscriber Only

December 24, 2024 18:06 IST

Developed by Madras Research Diabetes Federation, it has been pilot-tested and cuts ill-effects of sedentary behaviour.

avocados

Is avocado the new brain superfood? Know what it does for your memory and concentrationSubscriber Only

December 9, 2024 16:13 IST

Find out which nutrients can boost your memory and functionality.

shoulder knots

Shoulder knots: Which exercises can rid you of pain?Subscriber Only

December 8, 2024 22:19 IST

These knots are typically the result of overuse, poor posture, repetitive motions or prolonged stress

liver

Can even one drink every weekend damage your liver? Here’s what happensSubscriber Only

December 7, 2024 17:42 IST

Besides Indians are prone to binge-drinking, which causes so much damage in that one session that the liver cannot repair itself as rapidly

belly fat

Which 3 yoga asanas can take on belly fat?Subscriber Only

December 7, 2024 22:40 IST

By engaging the core and aligning breath with movement, yoga can sculpt your body

Stress during menopause can lead to higher cortisol levels, contributing to belly fat.

What’s menopause belly? Know all about the diet that can help reverse itSubscriber Only

December 6, 2024 21:01 IST

Declining estrogen levels lead to fat redistribution from hips and thighs to the abdomen

Long‑term breathlessness was associated with those who were infected during the second wave of the pandemic, when the Delta variant was predominant.

Still long Covid? AIIMS study shows a third of survivors breathless even after 2 yearsSubscriber Only

December 6, 2024 21:22 IST

Apart from impaired lung function, participants also reported dietary changes, psychiatric changes and sleep disturbances, for which separate studies are ongoing

Chips

That packet of chips is making you age faster: What are takeaways from a new study?Subscriber Only

December 5, 2024 22:20 IST

A dietitian suggests alternatives to ultra-processed foods

vitamin d

Vitamin D toxicity: How two patients landed in emergency because they didn’t know how much was safeSubscriber Only

December 7, 2024 16:12 IST

Consult a doctor and never buy pills without a prescription

greek yogurt

Is Greek yogurt the best probiotic? Here’s what you should knowSubscriber Only

December 4, 2024 17:32 IST

A marketing gimmick or magic pill, let’s bust an online myth

protein bar, flavoured yogurt, blood sugar, health and wellness, indian express

Is your protein bar or flavoured yogurt raising your blood sugar?Subscriber Only

December 4, 2024 13:44 IST

Anything that comes in a wrapper or packet, or something that’s dried, has added preservatives

brain rot

How brain rot, Oxford’s new word of the year, can hit you: Experts tell you how to reverse itSubscriber Only

December 9, 2024 14:32 IST

A 25-year-old recounts how she pulled herself out of the trough

bottled water, high risk

Food safety regulator declares bottled water high-risk: What does that mean?Subscriber Only

December 4, 2024 07:30 IST

Inspection every year before licence is granted, says FSSAI.

Apart from this, the LDL type in Indians is oxidised faster, which means they harden the walls of the arteries more rapidly.

How bad cholesterol causes heart attack: How much should you keep it down?Subscriber Only

December 3, 2024 12:38 IST

This is the best way to prevent recurrent heart attacks and ensure longevity.

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