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smoking

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

UP man beaten by newlywed wife after failing to bring samosas

A samosa triggered his irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): How stress management, sleep and diet hacks got him back on courseSubscriber Only

October 10, 2025 11:52 IST

A new Lancet study says behavioural therapies should be now considered as treatment for gut health

Social media platforms reward certain visual aesthetics, pushing users to compare themselves to digitally perfected versions of others and, increasingly, of themselves.

A teen’s biggest mental health challenge: ‘Make me look like my filtered selfie,’ 12-year-old tells cosmetic surgeon, barges in with cashSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 07:11 IST

A cosmetic surgeon and a psychiatrist decode body dysmorphia and how it eats into a teen’s mind

diet soda

27-year-old had grade 2 fatty liver despite eating clean and workouts: How his diet soda habit altered his gut healthSubscriber Only

October 9, 2025 16:16 IST

Latest study shows that having even one can of diet or zero-sugar drinks is associated with a 60 per cent higher risk of developing liver disease

cough syrup

Three cough syrups flagged for dangerously high DEG levels: Here’s all you need to knowSubscriber Only

October 9, 2025 18:34 IST

Testing by state drug regulators reveal gaps in regulatory and inspection processes

Some recent studies seem to suggest that calcium can be an effective secondary intervention to manage the excess load of harmful cholesterol.

Does your LDL or bad cholesterol go down when you take calcium supplements?Subscriber Only

October 9, 2025 09:22 IST

Lifestyle measures such as diet and exercise, alongside medications when needed, remain the cornerstone

blood sugar, diabetes,

My patient has dark skin folds and wants to know if his blood sugar is getting too high: What test can help him track prediabetes?Subscriber Only

October 8, 2025 17:27 IST

Often patients are confused by online advisories on tests that are costly and not needed. Here’s what you need to know

Many syrups, especially the ones that contain paracetamol, much like Coldrif, use propylene glycol as a solvent.

MP cough syrup deaths linked to toxic DEG: why it has been long under the scannerSubscriber Only

October 8, 2025 10:30 IST

Diethylene glycol, and sometimes ethylene glycol, are used in cough syrups. These are toxic to human beings, injuring kidneys.

Katrina Kaif announced her pregnancy with husband Vicky Kaushal on Instagram

Pregnant at 40 like Katrina Kaif: What women need to know to carry baby to full-termSubscriber Only

October 8, 2025 19:55 IST

As risk factors go up, three gynaecologists share guidelines for those intending to conceive. With a little help from technology

A common ingredient in cough syrup, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, can cause side effects in children (File Photo)

Cough syrup deaths in MP, Rajasthan: AIIMS pediatrician lists dos and don’ts for parentsSubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 16:15 IST

Syrups with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which is a common active ingredient, are not harmful when taken as prescribed by the doctor

Long hours of sitting, stress-eating, unhealthy sleep patterns and skipping physical activity can raise the risk of heart problems like coronary artery disease

35-year-old had high LDL cholesterol and heart stress after long hours on laptop: Which test saved her from a heart attack?Subscriber Only

October 7, 2025 20:16 IST

Preventive check-ups lead to early diagnosis and intervention, improving long-term survival. Cardiologists recommend the tests you should take

According to Prof David Jackson, respiratory medicine expert at King’s College London and lead author of the study, the treatment significantly improved asthma symptoms, lung function and overall quality of life.

Can asthma attacks in children be reduced by almost half? Lancet study finds combination inhaler safeSubscriber Only

October 6, 2025 16:37 IST

This landmark study shows how asthma burden can be reduced in countries like India, says expert

brain strokes

IT professional has brain stroke at 37: How stress, 16-hour workdays and alcohol are pushing those under-40 over the edgeSubscriber Only

October 9, 2025 22:25 IST

Not just genes, lifestyle is becoming the biggest risk factor among young people

Eating a nutrient-rich breakfast not only stabilised her blood sugar but also fixed her metabolism or the process by which the body converts food into energy.

She skipped breakfast, had just tea/coffee to lose weight: Why then did she gain weight instead?Subscriber Only

October 6, 2025 13:56 IST

How and when we eat in the morning can set the tone for appetite regulation, energy levels, metabolic balance and even body composition over weeks and months

A common ingredient in cough syrup, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, can cause side effects in children (File Photo)

Don’t make cough syrup a habit: Paediatrician explains why it should not be given to children under sixSubscriber Only

October 5, 2025 16:49 IST

For older children, use only when prescribed by the doctor. Always administer it with the dropper. Using other spoons can lead to accidental overdoses

millets, health

Millets instead of white rice? Why this switch won’t work if you don’t cut carbs or add proteinSubscriber Only

October 4, 2025 19:41 IST

Replacing five per cent energy from carbohydrates with five per cent energy from plant, dairy, egg or fish protein was associated with a lower risk of newly diagnosed diabetes, according to the ICMR-INDIAB study

cough syrup

Health Ministry issues advisory on cough syrups among kids: Do not prescribe such medication for children under two

October 3, 2025 19:27 IST

Most acute cough illnesses in children are self-limiting and resolve without pharmacological intervention, says DGHS

healthy tiffin box childhood obesity

Faced with childhood obesity, this Pune school managed to get junk out of the tiffin box: How it changed eating habits among kidsSubscriber Only

October 3, 2025 22:32 IST

With childhood obesity becoming the fastest growing public health concern in India, school interventions can ensure a diet discipline

fatty liver

28-year-old has fatty liver despite normal body weight: What was her trigger?Subscriber Only

October 2, 2025 07:32 IST

Obesity, especially fat around the abdomen, insulin resistance, high blood glucose levels, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels — all are considered to be risk factors for fatty liver disease

In his early 40s, Chauhan owns apple orchards near Shimla, his work taking him across the region in harvest season.

At 40, his diabetes was in remission. What are the 3 tweaks that did it?Subscriber Only

October 3, 2025 17:13 IST

Orchard owner becomes part of PGI Chandigarh’s study, shows how remission is possible with usual drug and lifestyle changes

diabetes

India’s dietary profile linked to rising diabetes, obesity, shows studySubscriber Only

October 1, 2025 09:14 IST

62% calories comes from carbs, added sugar intake higher than recommended

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or heart disease in India is one of India’s most urgent public health challenges

Our genes may load the gun, but lifestyle pulls the triggerSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 08:45 IST

Without India-specific research and clinical guidance, prevention and treatment will remain misaligned

varun sharma

‘In ICU, I realised I was the youngest heart attack patient’Subscriber Only

October 1, 2025 04:05 IST

Restaurant owner on how his early life choices and ignoring check-ups cost him. A World Heart Day special

savita rana

Why heart attacks don’t spare women: ‘I thought it was an anxiety attack but docs told me my heart was working at only 30 per cent’Subscriber Only

September 27, 2025 19:27 IST

While classical risk factors such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes remain, stress is the silent killer

There is barely any duty imposed by the US on Indian pharmaceutical products, while India imposes around 10% duty on products it imports from the US.

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on branded drugs: Will this impact Indian drugmakers?Subscriber Only

September 28, 2025 10:23 IST

Indian companies supply 47% of all generic medicines prescribed in the US

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