HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Diabetes, liver disease causes: Not weight or diet, it could be your gut bacteria, says new study
Diabetes and fatty liver disease: The gut bacteria may contribute to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, even without changes in diet or body weight, suggests a new study. Here's more on how a molecule from your gut could be causing chronic illness, even without weight gain or sugar overload.
LIFESTYLE
Turmeric, amla, ghee, more: Ayurveda expert lists right foods to prevent dry skin, stop ageing signs
Your skin mirrors your digestion, stress levels, and food habits. When it comes to taking care of your skin, everyday Indian staples like turmeric, ghee, and amla may help to collagens. Here’s how to eat your way to naturally glowing, youthful skin:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
How often should you wash your towels? Dermatologists reveal the truth
Your towel could be a breeding ground for bacteria, fungi, and viruses — and reusing it might be harming your skin more than helping. Uncover how often you should really be washing your towels, and why it matters:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Sports injury specialist suggests 8 ways to keep your knees and shoulders safe while working out
How to prevent injuries in gym: Knee and shoulder injuries can happen when you exercise. However, some basic steps like warming up properly and focusing on the correct technique can help protect your joints. Here’s what the fitness expert says.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Benefits of high-intensity exercise: Is it the best exercise to improve brain health?
A 12-week trial found high-intensity workouts didn’t improve brain health in cannabis users, but regular exercise still helped reduce cravings and boosted engagement.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Sepsis Day 2025: Pulmonologist shares how smoking and poor hygiene raise your risk of deadly sepsis
September 13 is World Sepsis Day. A reminder that how your everyday habits can hamper your health. Sepsis often starts as a minor infection but it can turn deadly fast. Here’s how everyday habits, especially smoking and poor hygiene, can raise your chances of developing this life-threatening condition
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
These everyday habits are hurting your oral health
Many common oral habits which may seem harmless are wreaking havoc on dental health. From nail biting to sugary diets, here’s how some habits impact your health and how to tackle these habits through better care and lifestyle changes:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Diabetes diet guide: 8 health benefits of brown rice
If you are living with type 2 diabetes a simple swap from white rice to brown rice may help control diabetes and cholesterol. Here’s why brown rice could be a smart everyday choice
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Lung cancer, pregnancy complications, more: 6 reasons why smoking hits women harder
Smoking among women is a growing health crisis. Research suggests that women face higher risks than men, from lung cancer to premature ageing. Tackling this silent epidemic means education, support, and ending the false allure of smoking.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Simple tips to prevent ear infections, pain, hearing trouble during monsoon
When it rains, it pours infections. The monsoon season increases the risk of ear, nose, and throat infections. High humidity and damp conditions create the perfect environment for bacteria and fungi to thrive. With a few precautions, you can keep ear infections at bay this monsoon. Here’s how:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Daily exercise can keep your brain sharp, but timing matters most
Forget protein shakes and six-packs—exercise might be the brain’s best friend. Research shows it helps memory, mood, and brain growth. And here's the twist: waiting four hours after learning something could help you remember it better. Here's what you need to know
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Heart attack risk and oral health: 6 surprising ways the two are connected
Heart disease and bleeding gums: Don't ignore bleeding gums. Experts believe inflammation from the mouth can affect the heart, putting people at greater risk of strokes, heart attacks, and chronic cardiovascular issues. Here’s why it’s time to take dental care much more seriously.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Best standing yoga poses that will boost your energy in just 2 minutes
Best exercises: Studies show that just two minutes of standing yoga poses can increase self-esteem and energy levels. It also improves your posture and calms the nervous system.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Best plant-based protein source: 8 health benefits of chana dal in your daily diet
Channa dal, also called horse gram, is a traditional Indian legume with powerful health and nutritional benefits. It is rich in protein, fibre, and essential minerals. It prevents diseases, improves digestion, and can be an ideal ingredient for a variety of recipes. Check the health benefits of this humble legume:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Irregular periods, hormone fluctuations, mood swings, more: What to expect in your 30s and 40s
Hormone changes in midlife: A woman’s body may feel different in her 30s and 40s. During this time, the hormones begin to shift and may cause everything from mood swings to weird periods. While this is normal, some changes may need attention.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Healthy ageing: New study ranks best and worst diets, from MIND to Mediterranean, and more
Healthy eating can protect your heart brain as you age, says a new Swedish research. Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, slow disease, while processed foods speed it up. Adopting a Mediterranean, MIND, or AHEI diet could boost your health and longevity.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Sudden chest or back pain in your 30s? Don’t ignore these warning signs and symptoms
More young adults complain about back or chest pain. Many a time that turns out to be something far more dangerous than gas or stress; serious issues with the aorta. Catching it early with simple scans can save lives
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
More children now obese than underfed: UNICEF blames ads, junk food and broken systems
Childhood obesity has now surpassed underweight as the leading form of malnutrition, UNICEF reports. Driven by ultra-processed foods and targeted ads, millions of children are eating more but growing up less healthy—putting them at risk of serious, lifelong illness. Here's what the findings reveal
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
8 simple ways to reduce inflammation and prevent cancer and heart disease
Inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting and healing itself. It helps to fight infection and start the repair process. But when that same response stays active for too long, it can cause harm from the inside out.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Stress and belly fat: 6 ways chronic stress shows on your waistline
If you're tired of the stubborn belly fat, and cannot get rid of it, it could be your body's way of saying there's more to it than simply eating less and moving more. Uncover why stress can be the culprit, and tips to shrink your waistline
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Health benefits of carrots: Superfoods for your heart, brain, gut and eyesight
Despite what Bugs Bunny told us, studies suggest, rabbits in the wild don’t actually eat carrots often. But for us humans, carrots make for crunchy, colourful, and powerful health boosters. Here’s why these roots are good for the eyes, heart, and gut:
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Why smoothies and whole veggies are healthier than green juices?
Green juice is good, especially if it helps you include more vegetables in your diet. However, for lasting health benefits, stick with whole vegetables or nutrient-rich smoothies that keep all the nutrients including fibre intact.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Causes of anxiety and depression in students
Academic stress is silently weighing down India’s students. On World Suicide Prevention Day, it’s time to speak up, understand the signs, and build a future where mental health is prioritised, not stigmatised.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Feeling drained or stressed? 7 ways to spot mental fatigue vs daily overwhelm
Not all tired minds are the same. Feeling overwhelmed is usually short-lived, but mental fatigue goes deeper. Spotting the difference matters. Uncover the signs, symptoms, and solutions to protect your peace.
