Meryl Streep swims a mile a day to keep her mental and physical health intact. Dr Varun Bansal explains why a low-impact swim is more effective than a high-intensity gym session at 76.

India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.

Three of the world's top health agencies issued a joint statement Sunday denouncing the international community's failure to protect health care workers, hospitals...

Can your diet calm hot flashes during perimenopause? Discover how simple food choices can help manage symptoms.

There are several breathing techniques which can be beneficial to regulate the nervous system. Among them is box breathing. It has a structured, easy-to-follow method that can be practiced anywhere.

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to enter the peak phase of summer, known as "Agni Natchathiram" or "Kathiri Veyil", from May 4, with the intense heat spell expected to continue until May 28, officials said.

The review looked at 217 clinical trials, which together included more than 15,000 people with knee osteoarthritis. It is a common joint problem in which the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee slowly wears away.

A security tray that holds your phone or passport may have just been used by someone to place their shoes or a bag that has touched the washroom floor.

The doctor explained that people should not touch their faces often, sleep with their mouths open, eat too fast, or frequently opt for hot showers

While fasting can potentially offer benefits for weight loss and heart health, it should be approached cautiously and in consideration of individual health conditions.

A new study pinpoints that by prioritising movement quality and reaching a state of muscle fatigue, anyone can stimulate growth. Dr Raju Vaishya explains the new finding and its implications for muscle growth.

The document creates a clear and structured approach for identifying, diagnosing, treating, and managing diabetes in children across the country. This is the first time that childhood diabetes care is fully integrated into India's public health syste

The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm

From salary to gossip, a woman has shared 10 things that mustn't be shared at a workplace.

PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.

Fitness coach and nutritionist Reet Kaur managed to lose an impressive 18 kg in just 12 weeks.

Kerala's political fate will be decided tomorrow with the counting of votes in the assembly election. Exit polls predicted a UDF win, ending Pinarayi Vijayan's ruling LDF's long journey since 2016. Health warning: exit polls often get it wrong.

India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.

Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in her early 50s, was urgently transferred to a hospital in Zanjan in Iran's northwest on Friday after a cardiac crisis and fainting

This innovative compound is known as a 'quintuple agonist' because it combines the power of GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists with lanifibranor.

Excessive intake of citric acid from processed foods can cause tooth erosion, stomach discomfort, and skin irritation.

In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin

Researchers used tiny DNA-based molecules to cut levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nearly 50% in animal models. This was done without the side effects that are often linked to statins.

The move is being considered by the government to reduce unpaid hospital bills and ensure better health security for foreign visitors.