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Children are bearing the brunt of the 400-plus toxic air and being hospitalised as they need oxygen support.

Delhi’s 400+ AQI is making healthy children sick: Here are five children with five illnesses they never had beforeSubscriber Only

December 16, 2025 08:28 IST

From wheezing lungs to skin flares and breathlessness, paediatrician reveals how pollution is attacking children’s bodies

People who had achieved remission from prediabetes had a 58% lower risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalisation from heart failure.

Reversing prediabetes can cut heart disease risk by over 50%, says study: Why this matters more than just preventing diabetes

December 15, 2025 15:50 IST

Prediabetes can harm your heart even before full-blown diabetes, explains doctor.

heart disease

AIIMS study finds heart disease caused sudden deaths in young adults; no link to Covid vaccinesSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 09:38 IST

‘We also did not find any significant evidence of vaccine related complications,’ says doctor

‘Indians are thin-fat, must use Ozempic wisely’

Why Ozempic should be used wisely by Indians? Here’s the real reasonSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:30 IST

Endocrinologists on what the entry of novel drugs means, obesity epidemic and dosing.

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New hair loss treatment with acne drug? What you should know about trial results and who it can helpSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 07:52 IST

The treatment targets hormone-related thinning, not hair loss caused by immune conditions, nutrition gaps or scarring

Exercise

Why your body isn’t ready to exercise in the morning, especially in winter: Here are smart hacksSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 08:57 IST

Some simple routines can help you prevent cold weather injuries

Ozempic Launched in India: The drug prompts the pancreas to produce more insulin when blood sugar levels are high. (File Photo)

Ozempic launched in India: Once-weekly injection, starting dose of 0.25 mg at Rs 2,200 per weekSubscriber Only

December 13, 2025 09:25 IST

Ozempic price in India: Treatments should only be taken under medical supervision; microdosing not recommended.

Elderly, nutritional deficiency, multivitamins, hypertension risk, blood pressure, BP,

Vitamin B12 pills can lower BP in old age, says study: Cardiologist counters with ‘food first, supplements last’ formulaSubscriber Only

December 13, 2025 02:16 IST

Supplements are intended only for the very sick patient who is not able to eat properly at all

Sharma had ignored the most important risk factor, that of family history. Her father, brother and three sisters had experienced some sort of cardiac issue

Delhi politician, 46, had 2 heart attacks in a day, now back at work: What her story reveals about rising cardiac risk in women under 50Subscriber Only

December 12, 2025 07:31 IST

A study published in 2020 showed that heart disease is rising faster in women than men in India

Trace levels found in rare cases are far below harmful doses, and eggs remain completely safe and highly nutritious for the general public.

Can eggs with antibiotic traces cause cancer? Here’s the truthSubscriber Only

December 11, 2025 19:06 IST

Most studies that linked nitrofurans with cancer were conducted on rats, using doses hundreds of times higher than any residue ever found in food

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Why lower LDL is recommended for Indians: What happens if it falls too low?Subscriber Only

December 15, 2025 06:08 IST

The goal is balance, enough LDL for the body to function properly but not so much that it harms the heart

His observations from a government-run facility echo findings from a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 76 randomised controlled trials published in The Lancet Psychiatry. I

Pune woman fights back depression, not with pills but talk therapy: Lancet study shows antidepressants can be slowly tapered with therapySubscriber Only

December 11, 2025 18:26 IST

She is now symptom-free, doesn’t need medication and continues psychotherapy. There has been no relapse

Despite following all other instructions strictly — regular walks and timely medication — her blood glucose levels kept rising

My patient gave up sugar, thought jaggery was safer: Why her HbA1c jumped from 7.2% to 8.5%Subscriber Only

December 11, 2025 06:30 IST

Even a single teaspoon of jaggery contains around 4–5 grams of sugar and most recipes or home-made snacks use far more than that

PCOS

My PCOS, cereals and flavoured yogurt gave me fatty liver at 32: How a young woman reversed it by losing 9 kg and no medicationSubscriber Only

December 10, 2025 08:07 IST

Doctors want women to know of this hidden link and catch it early

Soybean oil requires high-heat chemical processing for extraction, which makes it cheap but it also changes the structure of fatty acids.

Why soybean oil leads to inflammation, weight gain: A dietician explains the scienceSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 18:28 IST

Rather than depend on one popular oil, it is better to rotate oils according to cooking needs

heart attack

Bengaluru professional’s morning heart attack at 36 surprised me: What trigger was hidden in his daily routine?Subscriber Only

December 11, 2025 08:01 IST

Early hours are risky for the heart, especially when poor sleep, work pressure and sudden phone alarms collide

The vaccine has been developed using the same viral- vector platform as the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Oxford University launches world’s first Phase II Nipah virus vaccine trial: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only

December 9, 2025 10:47 IST

Pune-based Serum Institute of India has manufactured the vaccine for trials in Bangladesh.

Why adults over 50 need the pneumonia vaccine more than ever: Top pulmonologist explains

Why adults over 50 need the pneumonia vaccine more than ever: Top pulmonologist Randeep Guleria explainsSubscriber Only

December 8, 2025 16:19 IST

As cities see a spike in respiratory issues, updated flu and pneumococcal vaccines can prevent severe disease in vulnerable groups

Inside the body there is an entire universe called the gut microbiome.

She had protein bars for breakfast daily. Then she had bloating, felt foggy: What did they do to her gut?Subscriber Only

December 8, 2025 11:55 IST

You may be thinking you are eating clean and smart. But your gut bacteria think different

Male infertility triggers are almost similar to those in women.

Male infertility is rising: Doctors explain why more brides and grooms are secretly getting tests before marriageSubscriber Only

December 11, 2025 17:43 IST

Forty per cent of infertility cases in the country are related to men, say doctors

Children on the autism spectrum often struggle with social communication, sensory processing and adapting to changes.

Cricket turned 14-year-old with autism into a champ: Why team sports are great for therapySubscriber Only

December 6, 2025 13:24 IST

When paired with appropriate medical and therapeutic interventions, such sports can improve developmental trajectories

obesity

Obesity no longer a lifestyle disease: Why WHO’s new weight loss drug guidelines are a turning pointSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 16:00 IST

The highest priority should be adults with BMI over 35 or those with BMI over 30, who also have severe obesity-related co-morbidities, says Dr Anoop Misra

NO₂ is harmful on its own but it also leads to the formation of more PM2.5 in the air. (File Photo)

Delhi air pollution alert: How vehicular pollution is quietly damaging your lungs, raising PM2.5Subscriber Only

December 5, 2025 20:20 IST

NO₂ is harmful to the lungs. It also leads to the formation of more PM2.5 in the air, says report.

Teens with delayed puberty often lack sexual characteristics, remain significantly shorter than their peers and may experience low bone density and infertility if not treated

How PGI breakthrough helped 16-year-old who showed no signs of puberty: Understanding late bloomersSubscriber Only

December 6, 2025 14:11 IST

After a diagnostic tool, PGI has now developed a novel therapy for delayed puberty disorders

Indians often carry more visceral fat even when fit, leading to hormonal disruptions that normal tests may not reveal.

Why Indians can be fit but fat: Hidden hormonal risks behind belly fatSubscriber Only

December 4, 2025 19:34 IST

Many people exercise regularly, feel energetic and have completely normal lab reports. But what of hormones?

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