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Is your back pain due to muscle strain, a spine problem, or something else?

How to tell muscle strain from a spinal problem?
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 06:29 pm IST

How much salt is too much for consumption? Nephrologist Dr Vikram Kalra explains

Excess salt intake can throw off the electrolyte balance of the body.
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 05:51 pm IST

Nutritionist shares simple rules she follows every day for a healthier life

Simple lifestyle rules you can follow to stay healthy.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 11:54 am IST

Gastroenterologist shares 6 health purchases that are ‘worth every penny’

Read more to find out products that are actually worth investing in!
Published on Aug 22, 2026 04:48 pm IST

The science of H1N1, the surge in Delhi and how it differs from Covid-19

H1N1 typically causes flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue and a runny or blocked nose.
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 12:40 pm IST

Mitch McConnell: Did Senate leaders know about Senator's voting troubles?

Mitch McConnell speaks during a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 20.
Published on Aug 22, 2026 09:00 am IST

Pierre Thomas net worth: Inside QC's co-founder’s fortune amid hospitalization

Pierre “P” Thomas built Quality Control into a major hip-hop empire.
Published on Aug 22, 2026 12:31 am IST

Can you live a normal life after an organ transplant?

Can you return to normal life after organ transplant?
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 07:37 pm IST

What does a home designed for healthy ageing look like?

From wide-circulation areas, grab supports, level flooring and floor-level lighting, a longevity-focused interior includes accessible design features.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 04:32 pm IST

Can the wrong bra really change your breast shape?

Can your everyday bra affect breast shape or sagging?
Published on Aug 21, 2026 02:55 pm IST

Urologist explains why children are getting kidney stones, shares warning signs

Children are no longer immune from diseases that at one time only affected adults.
Published on Aug 22, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Always feeling tired? These common eating habits could be behind your low energy

These everyday eating habits could explain why you feel tired all the time.
Published on Aug 21, 2026 01:12 pm IST

Noticed a sudden bald patch? Dermatologist lists 8 possible reasons

Baldness can indicate any physiological malfunction.
Published on Aug 21, 2026 10:28 am IST

Mould growing on your walls? ENT specialist warns how it may affect your sinuses

Sinuses get inflamed when exposed to mould.
Published on Aug 21, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Worried about getting weaker with age? Doctor lists 5 supplements that can help

Having the right diet and exercising helps maintain strength as one ages.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 02:59 pm IST

The 5-second ingredient check every packaged snack shopper should know

Do this 5-second ingredient check before putting it in your cart.
Updated on Aug 20, 2026 07:28 pm IST

5 gynaecological symptoms women shouldn’t ignore or self-treat

Gynaecological symptoms you shouldn’t brush off or treat on your own
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Why do you still feel unwell when your blood tests are ‘normal’?

Here is why your body symptoms matter even when blood tests are normal.
Published on Aug 20, 2026 04:12 pm IST

Could your home be affecting lung health? Doctor warns about indoor pollutants

Dust is a major pollutant that is found indoors.
Updated on Aug 20, 2026 03:45 pm IST

Need to root public health education in Indian realities

Public health functions broadly include health surveillance, protection, promotion, planning, regulation, services organisation, delivery, and evaluation, and requires a wide gamut of workforce trained in public health nutrition, occupational and environmental health, epidemiology and biostatistics, health administration and management, informatics, social sciences, economics, and policy analysis. (Photo for representation)
Published on Aug 20, 2026 11:10 am IST

Heart surgeon explains 4 exercise symptoms that could signal a heart problem

4 signs during exercise that may point to a heart problem, says heart surgeon.
Published on Aug 20, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Merck-Moderna trial and mRNA vaccine: Is this the future of cancer treatment?

Moderna shares spiked by a record 177% on Wednesday and Merck's shares climbed nearly 13%.
Published on Aug 20, 2026 08:31 am IST

Moderna shares surge 120% on cancer vaccine results: Why the stock is soaring

Moderna stock surged after its mRNA cancer vaccine showed positive Phase 3 results with Merck’s Keytruda, boosting hopes for a new melanoma treatment. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 11:01 pm IST

Doctor cautions against the hidden allergy hotspots that you visit every day

Sometimes, people get allergies from places they regularly visit.
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 04:01 pm IST

Doctor explains difference between organ donation after death and while living

People can donate organs after brain death to help others in need.
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Anaemia is not always about iron deficiency: Doctor shares 5 other causes

Anaemia can be ascertained with a simple blood test.
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Health coach explains why weight loss can become harder for women after 40

Why women may find it harder to lose weight as they age.
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 04:57 pm IST

‘Biological clock’ isn’t just for women: Male fertility also declines with age

Expert explains why age can affect male fertility too and what men should know.
Published on Aug 18, 2026 03:22 pm IST

ENT expert explains difference between monsoon sinusitis and seasonal cold

Seasonal cold is a result of viral infection, while sinusitis is an allergic reaction.
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Can you play sports with a single kidney? Nephrologist debunks 6 myths…

Donating a kidney does not necessarily mean one has to give up sports and games.
Published on Aug 18, 2026 11:08 am IST