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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.

cancer

Cancer and diet: Experts decode how food works as supportive therapySubscriber Only

December 2, 2024 22:30 IST

Researchers are looking into diets that either lack or have additional substances that synergise with newer therapies to improve outcomes.

Mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free and cholesterol-free, making them an excellent choice for weight management and heart health.

Diet for heart health: Why mushrooms are the new nutrition powerhouseSubscriber Only

December 2, 2024 17:07 IST

They are low in calories, fat-free and cholesterol-free

The key to achieving epidemic control of HIV and AIDS is personalising the care rather than following an institutional approach.

How AI finds HIV hotspots faster and helps control infection spreadSubscriber Only

December 2, 2024 16:34 IST

USAID mission director for India, Dr Steve Olive, on why India’s care template can work for others.

Sharad has signed up as a safe-sex counsellor across apps like Planet Romeo and Grindr. But his job, of winning confidence and trust, is the most difficult.

World AIDS Day: How safe-sex counsellors are now getting on apps themselves to prevent HIV infectionSubscriber Only

December 1, 2024 18:06 IST

Online counsellors are swiping right as young people quit traditional spaces to meet on virtual platforms. Other than advisories, they also help daters get condoms, HIV test kits

yoga

Which yoga asanas can relieve joint pains?Subscriber Only

November 30, 2024 17:09 IST

In July, an AIIMS study had shown how yoga helps manage rheumatoid arthritis

From the third decade of life, muscle strength and mass dropped dramatically for sedentary individuals as opposed to active individuals (defined as at least 150 minutes of activity per week) across one’s lifespan

Why protein and exercise combo in your 30s can help you enjoy your 60s  Subscriber Only

November 29, 2024 22:25 IST

Weight loss should come from fat tissue, not muscle loss

weight loss

Are weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy overplayed as a magic pill? Why we still need conventional treatmentsSubscriber Only

November 30, 2024 22:47 IST

Most patients still need to be managed by oral medications to treat diabetes and not injections, at least in the early stages, says endocrinologist

pneumonia

India’s new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia: Why is this a game-changer?Subscriber Only

November 28, 2024 22:52 IST

First in its class to be developed globally in 30 years, Nafithromycin's cure rate is at 96.7 per cent

COPD flare-ups (also called exacerbations) can be deadly

New asthma and COPD drug in 50 years? Lancet study shows 30 per cent reduction in hospitalisationSubscriber Only

November 29, 2024 19:30 IST

A shot of Benralizumab found more effective than steroids

Vitamin D

Is your Vitamin D dipping because of pollution, smog? Here’s how to increase levels in low sunlightSubscriber Only

November 28, 2024 07:50 IST

Use supplements only when you are unable to get enough vitamin D from sunlight or food

superfoods

Are superfoods really all that super? Here’s how you should plan a diet that worksSubscriber Only

November 28, 2024 07:41 IST

There’s a belief that superfoods alone can transform your health. Nothing could be a bigger myth

beetroot, blood sugar control, diabetic patient, indian express

Can beetroot control blood sugar? Here’s how people with diabetes can take itSubscriber Only

November 27, 2024 08:06 IST

The secret lies in the fibres and micronutrients in this root vegetable

Vas Dev Virmani with son Sanjay and grandson Gitesh

How Delhi pollution choked this family over three generations: ‘Winter picnics are history, inhalers are the reality’Subscriber Only

November 26, 2024 20:10 IST

With exposure to PM 2.5, ozone and nitrogen dioxide, the youngest has a permanent dust allergy.

heart attacks

How to prevent heart attacks in winter? Keep your BP at 120/80 mmHg or even lowerSubscriber Only

November 26, 2024 07:53 IST

Considering Indians have multiple co-morbidities already, the risk goes up with BP spike

Ranbir Kapoor

Why Ranbir Kapoor’s workout is going viral: What are hand-clap pullups?Subscriber Only

November 25, 2024 16:57 IST

Hand-clap pullups are quite useful for your fitness regime because they engage with various parts of your body.

cancer, microRNA

Big hope for cancer: How the Nobel-winning discovery of microRNA is changing the face of diagnosis and therapiesSubscriber Only

November 25, 2024 22:10 IST

Besides cancer, researchers across the country are working with microRNA to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s and viral infections.

vegetables

Superfoods for winter: Why leafy green vegetables pack max nutrients this time of the yearSubscriber Only

November 25, 2024 16:15 IST

This is the time of the year when they become nutrient-dense

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Why Navjot Singh Sidhu’s alternative cancer therapy isn’t the whole truth: ‘Don’t go by unproven diets, fasting,’ warn Tata Memorial, PGI doctorsSubscriber Only

November 25, 2024 19:01 IST

Besides, diet requirements differ from person to person depending on diagnosis and stage of disease

Yoga helps counteract these symptoms by promoting relaxation and reducing the physiological effects of stress.

How yoga asanas can help with pre-board exam, interview jittersSubscriber Only

November 23, 2024 12:16 IST

Just try this combination of breathing technique and asanas.

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