Right time for handing over cellphones to children
q Cellphones are considered harmful for children. At what age do I give my children a phone? This should be a well-thought-out parental decision. Sometimes, people use cell phones as […]
One in three children, teens globally affected by short-sightedness, study estimates
About Short-Sightedness About a third of children and teens around the world are short-sighted, with cases estimated to touch 74 crore by 2050, according to a study that analysed available […]
Bar and benchmark: High-intensity drinking is more dangerous than bingeing
High-intensity drinking is even riskier than binge drinking, and it’s on the rise among certain segments of the population. The holidays offer an excuse to gather with loved ones, let […]
Are earbuds hurting your hearing?
About Earbuds Sound of music q I listen to music for hours using earbuds. I get ringing sounds in the left ear. I also hear outside sounds muffled. I am […]
New blood test could measure muscle damage in elite athletes, study suggests
A fingerprick blood test might be able to detect muscle damage and track recovery in elite athletes, including marathon runners, according to a study. Marathon running can cause extensive muscle […]
A large number of employees feel short nap breaks essential in today’s work culture: Survey
About A large number of employees feel short nap breaks essential in today’s work culture A large number of employees believe that short nap breaks during office hours help battle […]
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen. Digestive […]
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently and why that matters
About Metabolism If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what […]
Run to beat the afternoon slump
About Run to beat the afternoon slump q I feel very sleepy in the afternoon. I try to fight this by drinking coffee, but it does not work. To jolt […]
Drinking tea, coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer: Study
About Drinking tea, coffee Drinking tea or coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of the head and neck, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according […]
Allulose: A natural sweetener that lowers glucose levels and is calorie-free?
About Glucose Glucose is a simple monosaccharide sugar essential for energy production in living organisms. It circulates in the bloodstream, supplying fuel to cells through glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, […]
Joint-friendly exercise
High-intensity workouts are designed to be hard. The whole point of repeatedly going all out for 30 seconds or a minute at a time is to get the maximum cardiovascular […]
The problem with fairness creams to back pain, various issues faced by human beings
The problem with fairness creams to back pain q I am dark, and I want to be fair. Many skin fairness creams are advertised by celebrities who are fair and […]
RAPUNZILLA: What actually helps with hair loss, especially in men
What actually helps with hair loss No man looks forward to the day when he will look in the mirror and have to admit that his widow’s peak is real. […]
Want a new knee: The issue of knee ailment has become universal now, majority suffers
About The issue of knee ailment We live in an age where everything is instant. So when we develop pain in our knee joints, making it challenging to do our […]
Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation Study
Cancers About Cancers in head and neck rising Around 26 per cent of cancer patients in India have tumours in the head and neck, and there is an upward trend […]
Fasting, feasting
About Fasting, feasting q I want to try intermittent fasting. Is it safe? Intermittent fasting, when done safely and consciously, can offer several health benefits. Fasting for 10-16 hours can […]
How to differentiate between benign and dangerous back pains
Much like a headache, back pain can hold us in a vice grip. The younger generation swears at it, the senior population swears by it! In my three decades of patient […]
I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, Covid, RSV or something else?
I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, Covid, RSV or something else? You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this […]
Sugar flush
Today, artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes have become ubiquitous in food, showing up in a slew of products including diet sodas, sliced bread and low-sugar yogurts — not to […]
All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics: Study
About All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published on […]
Pain in stomach? Blame the acid
About Pain In Stomach People of all ages — babies, children, adults and the elderly — have attacks of upper abdominal pain. In some, it just comes and goes; in […]
Bone health
About Bone Health As we age, our bodies break down more bone tissue than they build. This can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a condition defined by weak, brittle bones, […]
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis
Ovarian cancers are often found when they are already advanced and hard to treat. Researchers have long believed this was because women first experienced symptoms when ovarian cancer was already […]
The Reward: Optimising exercise for boosting up the mood
Optimising exercise for boosting up the mood We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. In fact, scientists say that […]
And we all fall down…
And we all fall down… Syncope is a fancy medical term for fainting, a transient loss of consciousness that can occur either never, once in a lifetime or frequently. The […]
Grey area: Can stress change the colour of your hair
About Stress A lot of people believe that stress contributes to grey hair. Just look at the various US presidents who left office with many more silvery strands than when […]
Tress impasse: Headache-inducing hairstyles that needs to be avoided
About Headache-inducing hairstyles that needs to be avoided How you wear your hair is often about more than looking and feeling good. For some people, a hairstyle is a form […]
Stretch that stiff neck away
Stretch that stiff neck away q I often wake up with a stiff neck. It is uncomfortable, and I find it difficult to turn my head. It can happen if […]
Dr. Reddy’s Srikakulam facility gets EIR from USFDA with positive VAI classification after inspection
About Dr. Reddy’s Srikakulam facility gets EIR from USFDA with positive VAI classification after inspection Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the […]