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Up to six weeks after a heart attack, a patient’s pericardium or the covering layer of the heart, which bears the brunt of the heart attack and resultant trauma, remains inflamed.

32-year-old heart attack survivor returned to emergency for ECG almost every other week fearing repeat: What to expect in recovery?Subscriber Only

October 21, 2025 14:19 IST

The fear among young heart attack survivors is real. Almost two-thirds experience some form of anxiety

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What raises dementia risk? A drink a day, even social drinking can affect brain, says new studySubscriber Only

October 21, 2025 06:59 IST

Current alcohol guidelines differ around the world and most do not take account of brain harm, says researcher

Diwali sweets blood sugar level control

Sweets and blood sugar: Here’s how to enjoy without guilt and offset caloriesSubscriber Only

October 27, 2025 14:13 IST

Moderation, timing, portion control and pairing with protein and fat can control spikes

Chandigarh doctors warn of rising eye and burn injuries during Diwali caused by firecrackers and laser toys.

Let children enjoy crackers and laser lights safely: Here are dos and don’tsSubscriber Only

October 28, 2025 11:06 IST

Chandigarh doctors draw up a list of dos and don’ts to avoid burn injuries.

The findings of the study were from an analysis of how 40,000 people across the UK with hip, back or knee pain fared when they did two one-hour exercise classes every week for 12 weeks.

Two hours of exercise a week can reduce back and joint pain, says UK study: Here are easy, full-body routinesSubscriber Only

October 18, 2025 12:58 IST

Your knee joint’s supporting muscles can be strengthened with low-impact exercises and gentle stretching

Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh

No more fake ORS, says food regulator after Hyderabad doctor’s 8-yr fight: ‘There were big companies but we won’Subscriber Only

October 18, 2025 22:17 IST

Tetra-pack products claiming to be ORS entered the market without adhering to sugar and salt ratios, worsening diarrhoea in patients, says Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh

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Is kidney damage linked to mercury in skin-lightening creams bought online? Study finds eight brands with levels a thousand times higher than legal limitSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 18:22 IST

Dermatologist tells you why using untested, unregulated products bought on e-commerce platforms can lead to kidney, skin, even gut damage

Doctors, including myself, are seeing a sharp rise in the number of people interested in weight loss medications — especially those in the GLP-1 receptor agonist and GLP-GIP categories

Should elderly use blockbuster weight loss drugs? A doctor explains what it does to muscleSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 16:31 IST

When weight loss happens too quickly or without enough focus on nutrition and strength training, there is sudden muscle loss

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New gut health supplement: Gujarat researchers use citrus fruit peel to feed good bacteriaSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 17:10 IST

The Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) has filed a provisional patent for supplement derived from Kinnow Mandarin

A Nature study shows reducing belly fat can reverse prediabetes even without major weight loss.

Reduce belly fat first rather than overall body weight to halt prediabetes, says new study: Why your diet and exercise pattern matter even moreSubscriber Only

October 16, 2025 16:46 IST

In Indians, reduction of both abdominal subcutaneous fat and intra-abdominal (visceral) fat is crucial, says Dr Anoop Misra

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Bengaluru IT professional’s head spun while waking up, and lost her balance: Was her laptop habit silently damaging her spine?Subscriber Only

October 16, 2025 13:48 IST

A combination of ergonomics and physiotherapy can transform spine health

Chronic inflammation

My patient had rashes, fatigue, pain and gas. Yet all tests were clear: What was her body telling her?Subscriber Only

October 16, 2025 10:40 IST

These symptoms, which are common to many conditions, can point toward persistent inflammation, the body’s alarm system that something deeper needs attention

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My patient had high HbA1c despite clean diet and exercise: How seven hours of sleep lowered it in just 2 monthsSubscriber Only

October 15, 2025 16:00 IST

Recent experiences and research suggest that seven hours of quality sleep per night can also push lifestyle changes

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. (File)

Why the KBC kid contestant’s behaviour has turned the lens on parenting: What’s the six-pocket syndrome of overindulgence all about?Subscriber Only

October 15, 2025 14:05 IST

The overpampering by the family ecosystem actually inhibits the child’s ability to deal with the outside world, says psychiatrist

Two years ago, Lavanya lost every motivation to step out of her home although she survived stage 2 breast cancer

At 40, Chennai-based HR partner beats breast cancer. Now she’s back in the gym and pool — here’s her secret to healingSubscriber Only

October 16, 2025 00:31 IST

An integrated cancer therapy approach is taking care of the mental fallout of breast cancer surgeries and therapy

Menstrual leave

Karnataka menstrual leave: Gynaecologists say being active during periods is good for healthSubscriber Only

October 14, 2025 17:05 IST

Two gynaecologists on myths around menstruation, separating it from endometriosis and why activity and exercise are needed during periods

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WHO raises medical alert about the three cough syrups linked to MP children deaths: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only

October 14, 2025 12:05 IST

This is the fifth alert by the WHO for syrups made in India

When you have a family history of young heart attacks, it means you can inherit genes that lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or other risk factors for heart disease.

IT professional ignored borderline cholesterol at 25, had heart attack at 35: How you shouldn’t ignore even mild spike in LDLSubscriber Only

October 14, 2025 07:45 IST

Cholesterol takes a long time to get to dangerous levels in the body. If you test early, you can control it with lifestyle correction

Tinnitus is strongly associated with age-related or noise-induced hearing loss. It is the brain compensating for the loss of external sound.

How noise pollution stole his life: ‘I lost hearing with loud music, earpods, had a phantom noise in my head’Subscriber Only

October 13, 2025 11:30 IST

Tinnitus is a constant buzz in your ears following noise-induced hearing loss. It is the brain compensating for the loss of external sound, say experts

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Blood sugar spikes in 23-year-old despite eating clean: Why his Boba tea addiction pushed up levelsSubscriber Only

October 13, 2025 14:27 IST

People think it is better than tea or coffee but boba tea is more of a dessert drink than a simple beverage

Study: Leading cause of deaths in India shifts from infectious to NCDs

Heart disease leading cause of deaths in India, says new study: ‘Focus must shift to healthy ageing’Subscriber Only

October 13, 2025 13:30 IST

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder was second leading cause of deaths, stroke was third

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Uncontrolled coughing bout in 4-year-old: What should you do as a parent?Subscriber Only

October 12, 2025 21:37 IST

No cough syrup should be used unless prescribed by the doctor. Try these alternatives, says paediatrician

strength training reduces chances of breast cancer

Can strength training help prevent breast cancer? Here’s what recent evidence showsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 16:08 IST

Strength training can be started at any age and does not require a gym — exercises using body weight, resistance bands or small hand weights are effective

‘From Rs 18 lakh to Rs 6 lakh a year, I can finally afford therapy within my salary’: Delhi HC allows Natco to manufacture Roche’s rare disease drug

‘From Rs 18 lakh to Rs 48,000 a month, I can finally afford therapy within my salary’: Delhi HC allows Natco to manufacture Roche’s rare disease drugSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 12:59 IST

Natco Pharmaceuticals wins case against international pharmaceutical giant Roche; patients of spinal muscular atrophy heave a sigh of relief.

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At AIIMS ‘quit smoking’ clinic, 55-year-old climbs stairs without feeling breathless, 30-year-old motivated to give up chewing tobaccoSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 20:16 IST

There has been a consistent decline in tobacco use in India over the last couple of decades, according to WHO report on tobacco use

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