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‘Serious health condition’: Experts reveal how obesity can be reversed

Rains have brought some respite in several parts of India from searing heatwave temperatures that troubled people, especially in the northern parts of the country.

Explainer: Experts tell why kidney stone cases rise among young people due to heatwave

Memory loss is among other health-related problems that come with old age. Forgetfulness is treated as a normal part of ageing, but when it comes to dementia, it's not normal.

Explained: Is forgetfulness a key indicator of Alzheimer's disease? Experts tell when to seek help

Drinking alcohol may be the go-to way to unwind for many. But new research suggests that a drink before a nap in the clouds could be a bad idea; it’s a cocktail that could be putting your heart under extra pressure.

Drinking alcohol before dozing off on flights may have dire consequences. Here’s why

Fish oil, which is derived from the tissues of oily fish, can cause first-time heart problems to otherwise healthy people. Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty and their supplements are commonly used to reduce cardiovascular risk, but a new study, published this week in BMJ Medicine, revealed that it might be doing the opposite.

Are fish oil supplements causing more harm to the heart than good?

Doctors in India have pulled off an exceptional medical procedure to save a three-year-old boy who inhaled an LED bulb from a toy pen. The bulb was lodged deep within the segmental bronchus of the posterior medial segment of the lower lobe of his left lung.

Doctors in India miraculously save three-year-old who accidentally inhaled LED bulb

Summers are tough on the skin if you happen to stay in a tropical country where you have to deal with excessive sweating, harsh sun and changing weather. They say your skin is the truest reflection of your inner happiness.

Skin specialists suggest how to embody the harmony of inner and outer wellness with easy tips: Exclusive

If you like to indulge in lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other seafood then you need to be more careful. According to a recent study, there can be potential downsides to eating seafood.

Seafood consumption linked to ‘forever chemicals’, scientists warn

Air pollution impacts our health in ways we can't even imagine. It deteriorates the respiratory system and also affects other organs, especially in susceptible groups including the elderly, small children and individuals with pre-existing respiratory diseases.

Air pollution leads to rise in cases of respiratory infections like influenza. What are preventive measures?

In the modern world, where stress and busy schedules often dominate our lives, our relationship with food can become complex. Two contrasting approaches often emerge: emotional eating and mindful eating.

Understanding a balanced lifestyle: Emotional vs mindful eating

They say eyes are a mirror to the soul of a person but how often do we give a thought about their wellbeing? Eye health is important for overall quality of life.

Expert shares tips for taking care of eye health at home

While it is debatable, many medical experts believe that conceiving in the winters is harder than the summer months, at least in areas where the cold comes once a year.

Winter Foods for Fertility: Expert Shares Foods That Help Reproductive System

The focus of fertility is often on the mother! Simply look at most prenatal supplements or programmes that usually just help mothers determine the right time or way to get pregnant.

Exclusive | How can men take care of their sperm health? Infertility specialist answers

In an attempt to understand the ‘worry gap’ between the sexes ever since the Covid pandemic, a study has found that women are twice as likely to be worried when compared to men.

Women worry twice as much as men about life, children, parents post Covid pandemic: Study

As Uganda shifted to digital identity cards, nearly one-third of the adults in the African country have been excluded from getting proper access to healthcare and social services.

One-third of Uganda's population excluded from healthcare system: Report

In an analysis of women with early breast cancer, black women had higher rates of obesity and other health conditions that can affect survival, compared with white women.

Obesity contributes to mortality gap between black and white women with early breast cancer

Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): A study published online on Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) found that earlier development of menopause symptoms can be alleviated with sufficient volume and intensity of physical activity.

Women with low levels of physical activity can experience severe menopause:Study

Authorities are investigating an outbreak of viral pneumonia in central China amid online speculation that it might be linked to SARS, the flu-like virus that killed hundreds of people a decade ago.

China probes mystery pneumonia outbreak amid SARS fears

A study done by the World Health Organisation found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Teenagers not getting enough exercise, at risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases: World Health Organisation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday here said that according to a study by an NGO, the health of poor people has increased up to 70 per cent due to Ujjwala Yojana and as well as the mission of providing a toilet to each house.

Health of poor improved up to 70 per cent due to Ujjawala, Swachha Bharat: Amit Shah

The private sector’s ability to provide an array of healthcare services to the common masses needs to be put under a microscope. Many healthcare interventions, which are preventive and promotional in nature — communicable diseases, efforts to minimise pollution, improving food safety, protection from adverse health behaviour and childhood immunisation — need the help of the public sector.

Need to collaborate efforts of private and public sector to meet healthcare objectives

When Ayushman Bharat was originally announced and formally launched on September 23, 2018, many doubted the ability of this transformational scheme to see the light of the day.

Smart health for smart India: Ushering radical changes