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stairs

‘Why can’t I differentiate between the end of one step and the start of other when going down a staircase?’

November 30, 2025 12:33 IST

Depth perception relies on both eyes working together and on the brain merging the images into a 3-D view.

middle age woman

Health issues in middle age can be linked to pregnancy years earlier

November 29, 2025 19:00 IST

Not screening women with a history of complications is a “missed opportunity” to prevent disease, said Dr. Amy Yu, a stroke neurologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

SBI

Let’s Make Breast Health a Living Room Conversation

November 29, 2025 16:09 IST

SBI Life’s ‘Thanks A Dot’ initiative continues to spark conversations on the importance of self-breast exams and early detection.

SBI

Breast Health: A conversation we need to have

November 29, 2025 16:07 IST

SBI Life’s ‘Thanks A Dot’ initiative continues to spark conversations on the importance of self-breast exams and early detection.

pollution diet

Strengthen your lungs with these pollution-fighting fruits and vegetables

November 29, 2025 14:26 IST

While it is suggested to wear a good quality mask when stepping out, one should also pay attention to their diet.

Rakul Preet Singh on back injury

‘I was like a vegetable; didn’t know when I was going to walk’: Rakul Preet Singh recalls ordeal while shooting De De Pyaar De 2 with severe back injury

November 29, 2025 11:30 IST

"We had to take a three-month break and then I resumed, but when I resumed I couldn’t even sit on a chair like this," said the actor.

Sharvari shares her wellness habits

Sharvari shares 4 wellness habits she swears by: ‘Actually helped me feel steady through the chaos’

November 29, 2025 09:30 IST

"Starting small and early is the only thing that’s...," Sharvari mentioned in the caption of her Instagram post.

car

Why you should avoid keeping air recirculation switched on for long when driving

November 28, 2025 20:30 IST

Without ventilation, CO₂ levels can rise sharply in the car within one to two hours

allergy

Doctor diagnoses cause of patient’s chronic pain to be a 10-year-old tick bite: ‘More antibiotics don’t help’

November 28, 2025 16:25 IST

The goal is to determine whether the pain is mechanical, inflammatory, or related to an infection, as each type requires a different treatment approach

Farah Khan

Farah Khan reveals it took her 7 years to lose weight after delivering triplets, underwent ‘tummy tuck surgery’: ‘It was horrible’

November 28, 2025 09:30 IST

"After 50, I said I want to lose weight. It took seven years for me to lose the weight. The idea is to be healthy," Farah told Soha Ali Khan

Alaya F

Alaya F talks about suffering from ‘constant bloating, terrible fatigue, inflammation’ while undertaking 75 Hard Challenge: ‘Been on antibiotics for over 50 days now’

November 27, 2025 16:39 IST

Alaya also listed how this particular experience was quite the opposite of how her body felt the first time around when she undertook the challenge at the start of 2024

Is it advisable to use cotton swabs, with or without oil, to clear your earwax?

‘I know that you’re all doing it’: Content creator suggests using Q-tips with oil for earwax removal; ENT calls it a dangerous misconception

November 27, 2025 11:30 IST

“Don't put a dry Q-tip in your ear. Coat it with an oil,” suggested the creator in an Instagram post.

virat kohli

Here’s why some sportspersons chew gum on the field

November 26, 2025 18:30 IST

Chewing is a rhythmic, repetitive motor activity that signals to the brain that the body is not in immediate danger.

urinary

Dietitian shares an easy way to hydrate better, control frequent breaks to pee: ‘When you drink plain water…’; we verify

November 26, 2025 15:30 IST

If frequent urination is affecting your daily life, it's best to consult a doctor to rule out certain conditions

Tejasswi Prakash

Tejasswi Prakash on being ‘borderline insomniac’, struggling to sleep: ‘So many nights in a week that I don’t’

November 26, 2025 15:42 IST

"This has been happening for the last year at least," Tejasswi Prakash added

The hidden brain risk after bariatric surgery most people don’t know about

‘He couldn’t walk or remember things’: 25-year-old suffers brain damage after bariatric surgery; how thiamine deficiency can strike within days

November 26, 2025 14:42 IST

When questioned about his recent medical history, the patient revealed that he had undergone bariatric (weight loss) surgery just three weeks earlier.

orange pith

Why you shouldn’t throw away the orange pith this winter

November 25, 2025 12:30 IST

If the taste is too strong, try mixing the pith into yoghurt, salads, or smoothies to make it more palatable

kidney health

‘I am 52, not diabetic, BP 130/90 but my creatinine is 1.35 and eGFR 55. What do I do to stop further deterioration? My weight is 90 kg’

November 25, 2025 06:00 IST

Check important metabolic markers: HbA1c, fasting insulin, lipid profile, Vitamin D, and uric acid. Even slight abnormalities can increase kidney risk.

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt’s ‘favourite’ beetroot dahi tadka salad gets a thumbs up from nutritionist; here’s how to make it

November 24, 2025 19:30 IST

The only time to avoid this combination is late at night or when you have a cold or sinus infection, since curd can increase mucus

sleep

If you have not slept well, should you drag yourself to exercise or rest it out?

November 24, 2025 06:00 IST

Poor sleep compromises the balance of hormones, reduces cognitive alertness, and increases the risk of injury due to slow reaction times, said Dr Anil Ramakrishna, senior consultant, neurology, SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore.

One study found that healthy adults who ate dinner at 10 pm experienced 20 per cent higher blood sugar peaks and burned 10 per cent less fat compared to those who ate dinner at 6 pm

Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think

November 23, 2025 18:45 IST

If you're eating after 9 pm most nights and waking up sluggish or finding sleep less restful, experimenting with earlier meals may be worthwhile.

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