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Should you sleep for 8 hours straight or divide it into two phases?
December 5, 2025 06:00 IST
Choose the pattern that gives you steady energy, better focus, and a fresh mind throughout the day
Jaaved Jaaferi, 62, reveals his ‘age-reversing’ diet, nutritionist says, ‘largely supportive, with a few caveats’
December 4, 2025 16:30 IST
People in their 60s need consistent protein for muscle preservation, calcium and vitamin D for bone health, omega-3 fats for heart and brain health, along with fibre, B12 and antioxidants for gut and cellular health.
Expert shares case of 56-year-old diabetic patient who hid shoe bite for 3 weeks: ‘I didn’t want to burden them’
December 4, 2025 15:30 IST
A tiny cut that a non-diabetic person heals from in days can stay open for weeks in a diabetic.
‘Don’t tell me this is an actual thing’: Move over matcha bars and yoga sessions—IV drip stations are the new wedding trend stealing the spotlight
December 4, 2025 12:30 IST
Does an IV drip bar at weddings offer a quick wellness solution? Or is this latest trend a medical intervention that demands caution?
‘My blood pressure reading was 116/71 mmHg. That’s normal, right? Can I still have a heart attack?’
December 4, 2025 09:30 IST
Anxiety can also make your heart race or cause chest discomfort, but it’s not the same as a heart attack.
‘No matter how much water I drink, I remain thirsty, even when my stomach is almost full. What could this potentially be?’
December 3, 2025 13:30 IST
If an overly strong thirst is accompanied by very frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, impaired vision, nausea, fast breathing, dry mouth, or dizziness, immediate medical attention is needed.
‘What your lungs really prefer is…’: Why pulmonologist cautions against overusing air purifiers at home
December 3, 2025 15:55 IST
Air purifiers remain pertinent during high-AQI days, especially for children, seniors, and anyone with asthma or allergies
‘It may sound a little odd, but let me explain’: AIIMS doctor on why drinking more chai in winter may worsen joint stiffness
December 3, 2025 10:09 IST
He also points out that winter dehydration is both common and often unnoticed.
‘We removed 22% of the liver’: Dipika Kakar on being shocked by cancer diagnosis despite a clean and healthy lifestyle; oncologist decodes possible hidden causes
December 2, 2025 13:29 IST
Dipika explained that her scan showed the cancer was confined to the tumour.
Sayani Gupta claims air pollution, rising AQI in Mumbai has affected her voice, sinuses; advocates for right to breathe: ‘It is dire’
December 2, 2025 11:30 IST
"What I don't understand is when will these morons understand that building more is making it worse by the day," the Delhi Crime actor added
Orthopedic claims B12 tablet gives ‘false positive results’ compared to injection; internal medicine expert says ‘not necessarily true’
December 2, 2025 10:30 IST
Treatment is always personalised.
‘I begged them to save me’: Anupam Kher recalls his frightening marijuana and bhaang experience; how it disrupts perception and triggers fear in users
December 2, 2025 12:47 IST
Kher also spoke about consuming bhang during his student days at the National School of Drama
‘South Indians, listen’: Doctor explains why diabetes risk is higher in the South, and the small diet fixes that can help
December 4, 2025 08:10 IST
“Traditional South Indian diets are high in polished white rice and carbs, and many of us eat three carb-dominant meals a day,” stated the internal medicine specialist
As cancer survivor Sonali Bendre vouches for ‘autophagy for healing,’ experts say it ‘definitely exists’ but its role is ‘complicated’: ‘Not a cure switch we can turn on’
December 1, 2025 11:29 IST
Cancer cells behave differently from normal cells, and some tumours may even use autophagy to survive. That’s why unsupervised fasting or extreme diets during treatment can do more harm than good
Tripti Dimri’s cheat meal includes these two Chinese fast food items. Can you guess?
November 30, 2025 20:30 IST
Eating Chinese fast food items, such as noodles and momo, on a cheat day is fine, as long as one is mindful of the portion size.
What happens to the body when you have bread-omelette combo daily for breakfast?
November 30, 2025 19:30 IST
Adding veggies to the omelette and choosing whole-grain bread can make it a far healthier daily option.
First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know
November 30, 2025 18:30 IST
H5N5 influenza viruses are a type of avian influenza (bird flu) – an influenza A virus that infects birds.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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 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.
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
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