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‘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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
‘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, 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
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
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.
‘Why can I hear a rushing sound in my left ear that sounds like blood flow?’
December 18, 2025 06:00 IST
The noise may be a constant whooshing, rushing, or thumping in time with your heartbeat
Urologist explains why you feel a ‘sudden or urgent need to pee while you are stressed or anxious’
December 17, 2025 18:26 IST
“So next time it happens to you, it's not imagination, it's science,” said the doctor
Doctor reveals essential item you must wear when travelling on flights
December 17, 2025 16:30 IST
Sitting still for hours on a plane can mess with your circulation. Here's how to prevent it
Nutritionist shares her ‘pollution prep bag’ for Delhi-NCR’s toxic air; physician explains what actually helps
December 17, 2025 14:30 IST
Her approach focuses on small, preventive steps that support the body when exposure to pollution becomes unavoidable.
Why many people in their 40-50s are experiencing frequent morning headaches: ‘Teeth grinding at night can also play a role’
December 24, 2025 08:53 IST
Many people in their 40s and 50s worry when they wake up with headaches, but it is essential to remember that every case is different
What are the signs of kidney failure in patients with diabetes?
December 17, 2025 06:00 IST
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease worldwide.
This is what happens to the body when you’re jetlagged
December 16, 2025 17:26 IST
By giving your body the time and tools to adjust, you can enjoy your travels without being bogged down by jet lag fatigue.
Sohail Khan apologises to fans for not wearing helmet while riding bike, says he feels claustrophobic: ‘But no excuse’
December 24, 2025 09:01 IST
Riding has always been my passion since childhood, added Sohail Khan
If your neck or back hurts, this could be the hidden reason: ‘Can also produce inflammation’
December 16, 2025 18:15 IST
The doctor highlighted how smoking affects the spine’s cushioning system
Sunita Ahuja, a diabetic, shares morning routine; says she goes to bed on a light stomach: ‘Akshay Kumar is absolutely right’
December 15, 2025 16:26 IST
I am not a burger or pizza person. I love having them on Sundays but don't overeat 5-6 pieces, shared Sunita
The most important thing you must know before taking gas medicines containing pantoprazole
December 15, 2025 11:30 IST
Many people keep these medicines in kitchen drawers and use them casually, unaware of the long-term risks
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