Dr Ashok Seth explains why consuming food preservatives can worsen hypertension symptoms. A new study has flagged about 8 such preservatives that you need to be careful of to preserve your well-being.

NDTV Lifeline's first episode gives India a wake-up call to recognise sleep apnea as a critical public health issue

Sharing the update on X, Nithin Kamath posted a picture with Agarwala and said he lost a fitness bet and was happy he lost this one.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a genetic mutation that affects haemoglobin. In people with SCD, abnormal haemoglobin known as Haemoglobin S causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped instead of round and flexible.

Ahead of the monsoon season, Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed India's preparedness against dengue and malaria. As mosquito-borne diseases typically surge during the rains, experts say prevention at home remains the first and most effective line of defence.

According to the embassy, more than 12,000 bodies remain trapped beneath rubble across Gaza, while damage to cemeteries has left human remains exposed in several areas.

India carries a significant share of the global burden of sickle cell anaemia with millions of people either affected by SCD or carrying the sickle cell trait.

Dr J.C. Suri explains how bad sleep can drive insulin resistance. Here is why this happens and the early signs that may signal its effect on metabolism.

Ultrahuman has launched M2 Live in the US with support for Abbott's over-the-counter Lingo continuous glucose monitor. Priced at $129 (roughly Rs. 12,200) for a single sensor and $99 (roughly Rs. 9,400) per month on subscription, the platform offers real-time glucose tracking, a clinically validated Metabolic Score, and Jade AI-powered insights. It also supports gluco...

Paraquat poisoning cases are becoming common in India. Dr Y.K. Gupta and Dr Ritesh Agarwal explain the risks associated with it and how to avoid it.

For people living with genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, stigma can be as damaging as the illness itself. Experts say greater awareness, genetic counselling, and open conversations are key to improving both health outcomes and quality of life.

A Pune-based entrepreneur has alleged that his housing society received discoloured tanker water despite spending nearly Rs 70 lakh a year on private supply.

Coupled with TNBC's aggressive biology, high rate of early recurrence, and tendency to metastasize to vital organs like the brain and lungs, long-term outcomes were historically poor.

Inspections found vendors selling paneer without licenses, using non-milk fats, starch, and unhygienic storage, posing health risks.

PM Modi wished Congress leader Rahul Gandhi good health and a long life on his 56th birthday.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month and is the worst known outbreak at this stage.

Almost all the passengers and crew of the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak who had to quarantine in the Netherlands are now allowed to return...

A new kind of flu vaccine moved a step closer to the U.S. market as federal health advisers recommended approval of the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fungus appears in the spring when the snow melts. If harvesters don't find it within this window, the fungus will rot or be eaten by wild animals.

Bhopal, June 18 (IANS) AIIMS Bhopal will celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a special programme centred on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, underlining the growing importance of yoga in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being across all stages of life.

Dr Abhishek Deepak explains psychobiotics, which have the ability to treat brain fog and stress. Here is how they function and how to get them from natural food sources.

Bariatric surgery works by mechanisms that go far beyond reducing the volume of the stomach. These procedures, like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, change gut hormones, improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, alter appetite regulation and modify the body's metabolic response to food.

Oats can naturally boost GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) levels in the body. GLP-1 is a hormone that helps regulate appetite and glucose metabolism.

According to the MCD report, some areas of Delhi have reported more cases than others, with the West Zone recording the highest number of dengue and malaria infections.