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Vir Das trolled for Mumbai 'sob story', internet cites his famous grandfather

Vir Das faced some trolling for saying he came to Mumbai with "very little"
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Physician highlights what people think causes cancer vs what actually do

Dr Hemingway highlights crucial factors that increase the cancer risk.
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Stanford gastroenterologist says 10 gram fibre lowers colon cancer risk by 10%

According to the gastroenterologist, studies have shown that for every 10 grams of fibre you add to your diet, you decrease your risk of colon cancer by about 10 percent.
Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:42 am IST

At what age should you first get your cholesterol checked? Cardiologist reveals

Most people check their cholesterol only when they have a problem. But the question is – when should one check their cholesterol for the first time?
Updated on Aug 05, 2025 08:26 am IST

A moving memoir probes the contradictions of modern China

FILE- A pedestrian walks through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. Hong Kong’s plan to enact a new national security law, on top of a sweeping legislation that was imposed by Beijing and used to crack down on dissent, is deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the former British colony.(AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)
Published on Sept 02, 2024 08:00 am IST

Book Box | How to be alone

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The bookshelf in the study
Published on Aug 31, 2024 06:26 pm IST

Burying the fallacy of vaccine sceptics

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Our response to diseases has to be based on scientific evidence. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Nov 22, 2023 10:43 pm IST

U.P’s first hereditary cancer clinic opens at KGMU

U.P’s first hereditary cancer clinic being inaugurated at KGMU. (Sourced)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:34 am IST

Here's how people with family history of colorectal cancer can reduce risk

Here's how people with a family history of colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of developing the disease
Updated on Nov 19, 2022 07:57 pm IST

HT Brunch Game Show: Which of these people will get dentures first?

The expert Dr Sandesh Mayekar is dentist to the stars and picks the winner..or loser
Updated on Sept 25, 2020 03:49 pm IST

A prevention strategy for substance use disorder

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Updated on Aug 22, 2020 05:21 pm IST

Review: It’s Not About the Burqua edited by Mariam Khan

Not a stereotypical hijabi: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in a scene from Gully Boy.
Updated on Jun 25, 2020 04:59 pm IST

Colorectal cancer: Common doubts answered

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the rectum or colon.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 07:29 pm IST

Colorectal cancer: Who should be screened and why?

CRC is diagnosed through colonoscopy and biopsy.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 08:56 pm IST

Colorectal cancer affects over 17 lakh people every year

Colorectal cancer arises from the colon or rectum, which are parts of our large intestine.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 07:29 pm IST

Colorectal cancer among top 10 cancers in India

Colorectal cancer is more common in developed nations, but there has also been an increase in cases in developing nations.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 04:30 pm IST

Here’s how a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects brain transitions, drinking habits in children

Parent with an alcohol use disorder affects brain transitions.
Updated on Feb 18, 2020 05:12 pm IST

HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week

Investigating the history of lynching in India, a woman in search of her mother in Kolkata, and the story of Karbala retold -- all that on our list of recommended reads this week.
Updated on Jan 31, 2020 06:51 pm IST

DNA data reveals extra-marital sex that dates back 500 years. Here’s all you need to know

The findings, reported in Current Biology, yielded some surprises.
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 01:13 pm IST

All about the keto diet: Three reasons you should try it

The ketogenic or keto diet is based on a strict control of carbohydrates, high on fat and adequate protein
Updated on Jan 25, 2022 09:39 pm IST

Five iconic biographies to inspire you

Add these iconic biographies recommended by authors to your reading list
Updated on Sept 29, 2018 11:46 pm IST

5 common health problems that can affect you after 40

Regular screening for common ailments is critical as most health conditions go unchecked and start showing signs only at an advanced stage.
Updated on Mar 31, 2018 04:55 pm IST

Is there a need to consider health risks when designing urban spaces?

The research team analysed and compared data collected two years apart among children in Montreal with a family history of obesity and who lived at the same address for the duration of the follow-up.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 01:47 pm IST