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‘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.
‘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.
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 really improve insulin sensitivity?
October 15, 2025 09:30 IST
Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in the body
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.
‘My husband’s fasting sugar remains 160 to 170 mg/dl. He doesn’t feel any weakness, always walks and cares for his diet too. His PP sugar is also the same. Should he start medicine?’
October 14, 2025 11:30 IST
The aim is not simply to lower the sugar levels, though, but to avoid long-term complications
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.
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
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
‘Women are from Venus, men are from Mars’: Samantha Prabhu explores on how fasting affects males and females differently
October 11, 2025 12:23 IST
"If someone has to go on a fast, I will never suggest that they fast during the luteal phase, because your energy requirement is more during that time," Dr Mitrabasu Chhillar told the Super Deluxe actor.
How cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty healed knee pain at 55: ‘As a young man, I was a bodybuilder, martial artist’
October 11, 2025 10:29 IST
Knee pain is one of the most common joint problems today, often caused by issues such as arthritis, injuries, muscle weakness, poor posture, or excess body weight.
How the popular ‘chai-sutta’ combination affects the body
October 10, 2025 21:30 IST
When tea and cigarettes, colloquially called chai-sutta, are consumed together, they don’t calm you down. They actually overstimulate your heart, raise blood pressure, and trick your brain into craving the combo again.
‘My blood pressure is 150/90. Does it cause any harm. I am 54 years old’
October 10, 2025 19:30 IST
High blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to several serious health problems which include heart failure, coronary artery disease, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and stroke
Pahadi Badam can be a game-changer for your morning health. Here’s why
October 10, 2025 10:30 IST
Besides its unique earthy flavour, pahadi badam is packed with a potent dose of monounsaturated fats
Optometrist Puthussery, epidemiologist Dasgupta among MacArthur Grant winners
October 10, 2025 04:46 IST
The grant is constituted in the name of Catharine and John Donald MacArthur and recognises seminal and original contributions made by scientists, intellectuals and artists.
Dermatologist debunks ‘five common myths’ around acne and reveals what really triggers adult breakouts: ‘What you eat is not the cause’
October 9, 2025 23:30 IST
As adult acne becomes more common and myths persist, understanding the real triggers and treatment options is essential.
These 2 additions to the bedroom may radically improve your sleep quality: ‘In all of history, there’s never been…’
October 9, 2025 21:30 IST
Numerous studies endorse the improvement of sleep quality and duration due to the use of light optimally prior to and during sleep
Nargis Fakhri reveals skincare routine: ‘Everybody wants a quick fix’ but, it’s a ‘combination of things’
October 12, 2025 07:35 IST
How many things do you have in common with the Rockstar actor when it comes to skincare?
Stop scribbling, start typing: Why Indian courts and doctors are raising alarm over illegible medical prescriptions
October 9, 2025 13:31 IST
"In medicine, clarity is not optional; it is a matter of life and death," said consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad.
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