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protein

How much protein can your body actually absorb in one go?

October 19, 2025 11:30 IST

Strategic meal planning can help you distribute your protein intake evenly throughout the day. Instead of loading up on proteins during one meal, consider incorporating protein-rich options into each meal and snack.

Samantha Prabhu

Samantha Prabhu, who weighs 50 kg, eats 100g of protein; what should an average Indian woman aim for?

October 19, 2025 14:02 IST

Start small, listen to your body, and focus on gut health first — because even the best protein plan won’t work if your system can’t handle it.

magnesium

Should I take magnesium supplement? Will it help me sleep or prevent muscle cramps?

October 18, 2025 20:30 IST

People at risk of experiencing magnesium deficiency include people with restricted diets, gastrointestinal problems such as Crohn's and coeliac diseases, type 2 diabetes, and alcohol dependence.

Abhishek on loving namkeen snacks

‘Main toh de facto namkeen ka brand ambassador banna chahta hoon’: Abhishek Bachchan loves munching on snacks all day; here’s how it impacts the body

October 18, 2025 15:27 IST

The typical Indian namkeen has become a default comfort food across age groups. However, what may seem like harmless grazing often sets off a cascade of metabolic consequences.

stroke

You may eat clean, exercise, not drink or smoke, but this one thing can increase your risk of stroke

October 17, 2025 22:30 IST

The signs and symptoms of a brain stroke vary in different individuals.

meditation

This is what happens inside the human brain before and after Vipassana meditation

October 17, 2025 20:30 IST

Internet users often claim that Vipassana can “rewire the brain,” making a person calmer, more focused, or even fundamentally changing how they respond to stress. 

paralysis

‘Doctor, it happens after I eat sweets’: Neurologist shares rare case involving 33-year-old man that affects roughly 1 in 100,000 people

October 17, 2025 14:29 IST

The symptoms worsen after food, exercise, or weather changes, in case of hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez opens up about her oral hygiene routine: ‘It’s a great way to detoxify your mouth’

October 23, 2025 13:22 IST

"I do about five minutes of it." the actor added

Learn how to interpret blood sugar readings for type 1 diabetes

Blood sugar readings: Here’s what those numbers really mean for people with type 1 diabetes

October 17, 2025 06:00 IST

Expert explains how to interpret blood sugar readings for type 1 diabetes and what triggers sudden spikes or crashes

world spine day: exercises to relieve back pain

On World Spine Day, check out these effective at-home back exercises to reduce pain

October 17, 2025 12:27 IST

Back pain, if neglected, can limit mobility, reduce productivity, and affect overall quality of life.

keto

‘You can continue safely for prolonged periods only if…’: Experts highlight risk of hyperlipidemia, liver dysfunction, and glucose intolerance due to long term Keto diets

October 15, 2025 19:30 IST

In a recent experiment, mice that were fed keto diet for long periods of time, developed hyperlipidemia, liver dysfunction, and glucose intolerance.

Osteoporosis is prevalent in India

‘Assumed it is age-related fatigue’: Patients, doctors reveal how osteoporosis silently steals mobility, and why early awareness matters

October 15, 2025 15:28 IST

India’s population faces a unique mix of risk factors that make osteoporosis particularly prevalent and often undiagnosed until serious complications arise.

WHO report on Antibiotic resistance.

Your usual treatments for diseases may not work anymore, WHO warns antibiotic resistance is ‘critically high’ globally

October 15, 2025 14:13 IST

The WHO has warned that antibiotic resistance is critically high and rising globally, threatening life-saving treatments and exposing gaps in health systems.

Can cold showers genuinely affect insulin sensitivity in a meaningful way?

Can cold showers really improve insulin sensitivity?

October 15, 2025 09:30 IST

Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in the body

medicine

Why you must never ever consume medicines with a red line on the strip without doctor’s prescription

October 14, 2025 15:30 IST

Taking red strip medication without doctor's evaluation can mask underlying health problems, cause drug resistance, or even lead to dangerous interactions.

heart attack, heart attack symptoms

What you must do when alone and having a heart attack

October 14, 2025 09:25 IST

For some, symptoms of heart attack may appear hours or days before, while for others, it can escalate in minutes.

Should you clean your sex toys?

Yes, that sex toy can make you sick if you don’t clean it properly

October 14, 2025 15:58 IST

Here’s how to clean your sex toys safely, according to an expert

blood glucose

‘My fasting glucose is 103.3 mg/dL and HbA1c is 4.84 per cent. Should I be worried?’

October 13, 2025 11:53 IST

Blood sugar levels fluctuate in response to stress, sleep quality, illness, and certain medications.

Twinkle and Kajol debate over time to be productive

‘Morning people are more productive than night people,’ say Akshay Kumar-Twinkle Khanna while Saif Ali Khan-Kajol ‘heartily disagree’

October 12, 2025 20:30 IST

Being a night owl or an early bird is subjective and influenced by genetics. The best choice is the one that aligns with your natural body clock and allows you to maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

testosterone

7 ways men in their 20s can boost their testosterone levels

October 12, 2025 16:00 IST

Monitoring testosterone levels is still important for everyone, as even natural variations can have health implications.

New research on over 33,000 veterans suggests taking the vitamin B3 supplement nicotinamide (500mg, twice daily) could lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer

Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer

October 12, 2025 13:42 IST

In practice, this shifts the conversation, urging healthcare professionals and patients to view the first cancer as a red flag to act decisively.

headache

Not all headaches are bad — here’s when they become a red flag

October 12, 2025 11:29 IST

Daily headaches significantly impact your quality of life and might indicate underlying health issues that require medical attention.

ORS vs coconut water: which electrolyte is better?

ORS vs Coconut water: Which is the better option to tackle dehydration?

October 12, 2025 09:30 IST

For most people, daily hydration can be managed through water and foods rich in electrolytes. Bananas, leafy greens, citrus fruits, curd and coconut water are excellent natural sources.

baby

News of a ‘giant’ baby boy is all over TikTok. Here’s what women really need to know

October 11, 2025 19:30 IST

These stories might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?

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