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Discretionary salt use (salt added by the consumer when cooking or at the table) is the main source in India, making up more than 80 per cent of the sodium intake in 2014, according to the report.

WHO salt alert: If you have less than 5 gm salt per day, you could avert deaths from heart and kidney disease in 10 yearsSubscriber Only

October 31, 2024 20:42 IST

WHO’s new modelling study for India shows sources of extra consumption

The number of reported TB cases — actual number of people diagnosed to have the infection — increased to 25.1 lakh in 2023.

Global TB report shows India continues to have highest disease burden: What does this mean for you?Subscriber Only

October 30, 2024 22:26 IST

There is an increase in the number of cases reported — a positive sign that the gaps in diagnosis are closing

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PM Modi’s prod to Bengal, Delhi comes as key Opposition states among top beneficiaries of Ayushman BharatSubscriber Only

October 30, 2024 10:40 IST

A clear trend six years into the scheme’s rollout is that a substantial share of the allocated funds has been utilised by Opposition-ruled states

Is your blood sugar making you tired and pulling you down?Subscriber Only

October 30, 2024 17:14 IST

A regular checkup with a diabetologist three to four times a year should take care of your energy deficit

PM rolls out Ayushman Bharat for 70-plus citizens: Here’s all you need to knowSubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 22:34 IST

India’s elderly population now have a safety net to access healthcare; U-WIN portal for vaccinations launched too

Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after a cardiac arrest as it keeps the blood flowing to the brain from the lung till a defibrillator restarts the heart.

Can sudden cardiac arrest cases have a shot at survival? Here’s how CPR can helpSubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 16:44 IST

Less than one per cent of the population has undergone formal CPR training, with only 2-4 per cent of cardiac arrest victims receiving bystander assistance

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How to prevent strokes? Here’s why you must screen for blood pressure from your 20sSubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 08:20 IST

The burden of stroke in India is increasing due to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary behaviour and heightened stress

Is your child hearing right? Why cochlear implants for kids help them hear and speak normallySubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 20:18 IST

Since children are in the learning curve, early cochlear implants can help them get past their hearing disability

The most common reason for heartburn is overeating, which increases pressure in the stomach, fat-rich foods, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods, which trigger the same nerve receptors as acid does.

How bananas and oatmeal are the gut’s best friends: Here are foods that can take care of aciditySubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 16:07 IST

The most common reason for heartburn is overeating, which increases pressure in the stomach

How these yoga asanas can alleviate your knee painSubscriber Only

October 27, 2024 11:09 IST

Yoga targets the muscles and joints surrounding the knee while also promoting body alignment and flexibility.

Now metformin, paracetamol among 49 meds to fail quality test: Should you continue using old strips?Subscriber Only

October 26, 2024 17:06 IST

There are four spurious drugs too. These have not been manufactured by the brands mentioned on the packaging

The findings from this study are ground-breaking as they introduce a new therapeutic pathway for treating Alzheimer’s that was traditionally managed with cognitive and lifestyle interventions.

Can Semaglutide reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? A new study offers hope of a therapy optionSubscriber Only

October 25, 2024 21:01 IST

People with Type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of cognitive decline.

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How to have carbs for exercise without adding weightSubscriber Only

October 25, 2024 14:33 IST

The speed with which the body can convert carbs and fats into usable energy is very different

2 jalebis are 500 calories, a gulab jamun 150: Why you must count your carbs this DiwaliSubscriber Only

October 27, 2024 17:17 IST

It is time for healthier alternatives that may keep your diet manageable.

If you have diarrhoea-causing E.coli, you will have a runny stomach, pains and cramps, loss of appetite and low fever.

E.coli outbreak in US: How contaminated food and poop leads to severe urinary tract infectionSubscriber Only

October 25, 2024 20:48 IST

Some of them are resistant to usual antibiotics and need injectables

Can a heart attack be detected in minutes? How a Johns Hopkins blood test can save livesSubscriber Only

October 24, 2024 07:56 IST

The test module is accurate, effective, affordable and can be used outside a hospital setting

Actor Nia Sharma promotes vaginal tightening pill: Why tablets can’t solve this women’s health issueSubscriber Only

October 23, 2024 21:45 IST

Vaginal health is serious business and needs step-by-step counselling by a doctor, not myths

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Can your blood sugar spike with sugar-free sweets?Subscriber Only

October 23, 2024 16:44 IST

Find out where the calories are hidden in what you may consider safe

India adds about 50,000 new cases of corneal blindness each year, according to the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.

Why cornea donation for hospital deaths is the need of the hour: Here’s what lies behind a new govt planSubscriber Only

October 22, 2024 19:59 IST

A ‘presumed consent’ model is expected to meet the shortage of donor corneas needed to control corneal blindness

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Maheep Kapoor of Bollywood Wives diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes: Why this type can show up in adults, menopausal womenSubscriber Only

October 22, 2024 14:18 IST

An endocrinologist breaks down the reasons for late onset and management protocols

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Can your heart be damaged by a day of binge-drinking?Subscriber Only

October 22, 2024 15:40 IST

A cardiologist explains the holiday heart syndrome

Sex Determination Act: Why does the IMA chief want changes?Subscriber Only

October 21, 2024 22:09 IST

‘We are coming out with our point of view. Let the government also give their point of view,’ says IMA chief Dr RV Asokan

Why fatty liver is on the rise among young Indians? A 21-year-old manages to fix it with diet and exerciseSubscriber Only

October 23, 2024 08:28 IST

As one in three Indians gets diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver, a look at how lifestyle choices can make a difference.

Are you gaining weight despite healthy eating? Here’s why you need to watch your breakfast combinationsSubscriber Only

October 21, 2024 14:50 IST

Let the first meal of the day not trigger a calorie overload.

How these five pelvic floor exercises for both men and women can keep the belly fat awaySubscriber Only

October 19, 2024 19:47 IST

As you gain strength, gradually increase the amount of time and repetitions

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