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Hair Straightening cream

What’s a hair straightening treatment all about? Here’s decoding the truth

April 4, 2024 15:35 IST

Dr DM Mahajan, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, answers queries on whether we should be seeking alternative treatments

blood pressure

Why stopping BP drugs midway may harm you more

April 4, 2024 22:56 IST

Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi on the ills of stopping hypertension and other medication

a large US study now says that vaping at any point in life has been linked to a 19 per cent increase in the risk of heart failure.

Vaping increases risk of heart failure by 19 per cent, reveals study. Why e-cigarettes are not safe for the young

April 3, 2024 23:00 IST

Around 23 per cent people in India reported using e-cigarettes, with eight per cent using it daily, according last year’s survey in Preventive Medicine Reports.

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Worried about blood sugar? How to eat, before or after exercise?

April 3, 2024 10:42 IST

If you want to control blood sugar, you must balance exercise, eating and medication, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare

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Can exercising twice a week cure insomnia? A new study highlights benefits of aerobics, yoga

April 2, 2024 18:55 IST

Holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta on how slotting exercise routines at certain times in the day can work

brain strokes

Why do brain strokes in young people have a link to this heart problem?

April 2, 2024 14:17 IST

When there are no risk factors or triggers in a stroke patient, an echocardiogram will identify the cause, says Dr Rajiv Bhagwat, interventional cardiologist, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai

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RCB’s Cameron Green says he has special diet to control his chronic kidney disease: What to eat, what not?

April 2, 2024 22:00 IST

A sports nutritionist and nephrologist explain how you can retard disease progression over decades with meal-planning

surrogacy

Restricted by surrogacy laws, Indians are going abroad to become parentsSubscriber Only

April 2, 2024 18:49 IST

Single men, women, same sex and even straight couples are opting for commercial surrogacy in the US, Canada, East European and Latin American countries.

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Gut health diet: Why a study roots for fibre-rich greens

April 3, 2024 21:45 IST

For good reason, fibre is called nature’s broom for the digestive tract, says Dr Anukalp Prakash, Lead Consultant, Gastroenterology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram

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New study reveals apple cider vinegar can reduce weight and trim waistline: Can this work for you?

April 1, 2024 13:46 IST

D Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist, Apollo Hospitals, explains how it impacts fat metabolism and the right way to consume it.

More than 15 crore Indians suffer from knee problems, out of which four crore need a total knee replacement.More than 15 crore Indians suffer from knee problems, out of which four crore need a total knee replacement. (Express)

How two yoga asanas can help relieve knee pain

March 30, 2024 22:46 IST

Yoga expert Kamini Bobde says these improve knee joints and do not involve challenging or difficult poses

Intermittent Fasting Heart Attack

Can intermittent fasting raise risk of a heart attack? Here’s what cardiologists say

March 30, 2024 16:38 IST

Experts analyse a new study that questions the benefits of a time-restricted eating regimen

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At 28, techie survives four brain strokes: Here’s how he battled his triggers of stress, anxietySubscriber Only

March 30, 2024 07:36 IST

Every day, I see at least two patients with strokes, who are less than 40, says Dr Praveen Gupta, principal director and unit head, neurology at Fortis, Gurugram

breach baby delivery

Can I avoid C-section with a breech baby? Here’s an alternative procedure that works

April 1, 2024 19:44 IST

"As C-section rates climb in private hospitals, this method empowers women to make their own decision about birth practices,” says Dr Nina Mansukhani, senior gynaecologist at Jehangir Hospital, Pune.

Tuberculosis

India TB report: Decoding the key takeaways and why diabetes is a major risk factor

March 29, 2024 07:52 IST

There were an estimated 27.8 lakh TB cases in 2023, a marginal decline from the estimated 28 lakh in 2015.

aiims incubator

Unlocking health tech innovation: How AIIMS is nurturing startups from lab to marketSubscriber Only

March 29, 2024 07:27 IST

The country’s premier medical institute will share its clinical and biological resources to help 10 health-tech start-ups develop products

Nasal Spray

Are you using the right nasal spray for your blocked nose and sneezing bouts?

March 28, 2024 09:35 IST

Consult a doctor on what you need instead of your pharmacist, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

health milk myth

Can drinking milk lower your calcium levels and weaken your bones? Here’s the truth behind Maneka Gandhi video

March 27, 2024 23:05 IST

Dr Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist, Apollo Hospitals, busts an online myth and explains why milk is still needed for a balanced diet

artificial sweetener

Are artificial sweeteners safe for weight loss without raising heart disease, diabetes risk?

March 27, 2024 14:22 IST

Experts explain new study based on human trials and why it is different from WHO findings

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Why lowering blood pressure is better with tai chi than regular aerobics

March 27, 2024 10:59 IST

Holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta decodes a latest JAMA study and its implications in building exercise tolerance

diabetes, health and wellness, indian express

Can you stop prediabetes? Here’s how this blood sugar test can help

March 28, 2024 20:08 IST

Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, explains a practical protocol for oral glucose tolerance tests

heart attack

Is there a heart attack prevention pill you need to take?

March 27, 2024 07:55 IST

Dr Nishith Chandra, Principal Director, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi, on why aspirin is not the answer.

With a few mindful adjustments, you can savour the flavors of Holi without compromising your blood sugar levels.

How to control blood sugar while having Holi treats

March 25, 2024 13:18 IST

A quick guide before you bite into the gujiya

Laxmi battled drug-resistant TB. The Global TB Report 2023 ranks India as one of the top high-burden countries for multi-drug resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB), with 27 per cent of the world’s drug-resistant cases (Express Photo)

World TB day: How newer oral drugs helped Mumbai fashion designer recover with fewer side effects

March 24, 2024 08:16 IST

Thirty one-year-old recalls how the longer oral drug regimen marked a turning point in her battle against the disease

yoga

How Suryanamaskar and pranayama can help you fight spring allergies

March 23, 2024 18:22 IST

A simple guide by yoga expert Kamini Bobde on preparing the body for warmer days

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