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Diet

Why do diets fail so frequently?

December 26, 2025 19:30 IST

Expert explains why restrictive diets may deliver short-term results but rarely lead to lasting weight loss.

Bryan Johnson on using sauna for longevity

‘My vascular function improved by a ten-year reduction in age’: Bryan Johnson calls sauna his most effective health protocol, but doctor urges caution

December 26, 2025 16:25 IST

Beyond detox and fertility, Johnson claimed significant cardiovascular benefits.

Divyanka Tripathi

Divyanka Tripathi opens up about having a ‘deviated septum’, using nose strips before sleeping: ‘I struggle to breathe’

December 26, 2025 12:30 IST

Taking a cue from her revelation, let's understand what a deviated septum is and how it can affect your sleep.

Think your heart is safe because your cholesterol is normal?

Normal cholesterol doesn’t always mean low heart attack risk, warns neurologist; here are markers your report may miss

December 26, 2025 09:28 IST

She cautioned against relying solely on standard lipid reports

What really changes in your body after 30 that makes belly fat stubborn

Gastroenterologist explains why belly fat increases after 30 even if your diet and workouts haven’t changed

December 25, 2025 16:26 IST

Is muscle loss after 30 inevitable, or can targeted strength training and nutrition fully reverse its impact on metabolism?

antibiotics

Kidney specialist says antibiotics don’t work for viral infections: ‘In 3-5 days, body recovers by itself’

December 24, 2025 23:30 IST

Antibiotics are not a fallback option; here's why

Soha Ali Khan recently spoke about navigating perimenopause in her 40s

Soha Ali Khan talks about perimenopause and why she relies on supplements more than food and fitness: ‘My body is changing in 40s’

December 25, 2025 17:15 IST

She also explained that not every supplement is meant to correct a deficiency

Venus Williams marries Andrea Preti

Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in a stunning lace fishtail gown, says her adenomyoma diagnosis brought the couple closer

December 24, 2025 16:28 IST

Sharing that she had already frozen her eggs a while ago, Venus Williams added that she had surgery a month after Andrea and her met.

Hina Khan

Hina Khan says she is recovering, talks about cancer ‘history’ in her family: ‘I never thought it is going to happen to me’

December 24, 2025 10:30 IST

I have always believed in self-physical examination, said Hina Khan

kidney health

‘I have a creatinine level of 4.77 mg/dL. Is it dangerous, or do I need dialysis?’

December 24, 2025 09:30 IST

The need for dialysis depends on symptoms, the cause of the problem, and overall kidney function, not just one lab result

Asthma

Safety tips for asthmatics during winters: Why symptoms worsen and how to stay protected

December 23, 2025 22:00 IST

In winters, the cold air may irritate the airways and triggers the asthma symptoms.

blood pressure check

‘Is a blood pressure of 150/80 mmHg dangerous for those who are 65 years and older?’

December 23, 2025 06:00 IST

High blood pressure often has no symptoms. However, warning signs like frequent headaches, dizziness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or vision changes should prompt immediate medical advice

One of the most important shifts this year has been how ageing is understood not just as an inevitable biological decline, but as something profoundly influenced by behavioural choices throughout life. 

Why 2025 was the year we finally talked honestly about ageing

December 22, 2025 18:27 IST

Ageing stopped being about fear and fantasy and started becoming about healthspan, function, dignity and resilience.

sleep

If you fall asleep within 15 vs in 2-3 minutes of lying down, here’s what it indicates

December 22, 2025 16:26 IST

Low mood and anxiety can disrupt sleep patterns, causing the body to rapidly shut down when you finally rest

N95 masks

Mumbai man’s AQI experiment shows why N95 masks are important tool to fight air pollution: ‘Don’t confuse protection with a solution’

December 22, 2025 14:28 IST

Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable

blood sugar report

Why ‘normal’ blood tests may not give you the complete picture

December 22, 2025 06:00 IST

The choice to investigate insulin resistance should be individualised and guided by a qualified physician, not driven by social media trends

smoking

This is what happens to the body when you smoke 2 cigarettes a day for a month

December 21, 2025 15:29 IST

What begins as a small experiment can easily turn into a habit — and that is where lasting damage usually begins. Quitting early gives the body its best chance to recover fully.

sleep banking

How your body copes with lack of sleep

December 21, 2025 09:30 IST

Sleep banking is effective when done early, calmly, and consistently.

wamiqa gabbi on going vegan

Wamiqa Gabbi says she is ‘99% vegan’, blames the remaining 1% to….

December 21, 2025 06:00 IST

"I'll say I'm almost 99% vegan," she told the interviewer while her co-actor Rajkummar Rao chipped in, "toothpaste mein milk hai."

Get your LDL cholesterol level tested early

How early should you get a LDL cholesterol test?

December 20, 2025 17:26 IST

Avoid foods high in saturated fats like red meat and full-fat dairy during breakfast. These foods can increase your total cholesterol levels.

Do you really need an MRI if you feel fine?

Should healthy people get routine MRIs? Doctors disagree with Elon Musk: ‘Recipe for overdiagnosis, unwanted procedures’

December 21, 2025 16:20 IST

The debate intensified after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had undergone MRI scans of his heart and abdomen as part of preventive screening.

blood pressure

‘Is it bad to check your blood pressure a lot?’

December 24, 2025 08:54 IST

Blood pressure should be checked when symptoms occur, such as persistent headaches, dizziness, chest discomfort, unusual fatigue, or palpitations

Rhea Chakraborty

Rhea Chakraborty, 33, contemplates egg freezing; tells Huma Qureshi she recently visited a gynaecologist: ‘It’s such a weird place to be’

December 18, 2025 17:30 IST

Many people think that freezing eggs guarantees motherhood later on. This isn’t true, contended Dr Gandhali Deorukhkar, consultant, obstetrics and gynaecology, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central

air pollution

Doctor ‘stuck in Delhi’ lists ways to help your lungs amid rising levels of air pollution, poor AQI: ‘This is horrible’

December 18, 2025 14:31 IST

Plants may help a little with air freshness, but that is rather minor compared to a purifier

Kareena Kapoor Khan

What Kareena Kapoor’s morning routine teaches us about having coffee on an empty stomach: ‘I shouldn’t be doing that’

December 18, 2025 09:29 IST

As the conversation with actor Aditya Roy Kapur continued, the idea of having a small bite before coffee came up.

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