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The Liver Doc shares brain scan of 40-year-old on alcohol; highlights link between brain strokes and drinking
This is not the first time The Liver Doc has spoken about the risks of alcohol consumption and advo…
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Popular leave-on cosmetics such as sunscreen and lip balms may pose a hidden microplastic risk, scientists warn
Leave-on skincare products contain microplastics that may harm health and the environment, accordin…
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Quality of good cholesterol might impact Alzheimer’s risk in women, study finds
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that smaller, phospholipid-rich HDL particles are…
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Cancer-causing dyes have been detected in popular bakery items in Bengaluru — here’s which items you might need to avoid
FSSAI’s recent tests on 235 cake samples across the state revealed that 12 of these samples contain…
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Here’s how much exercise you must do if you sit at a desk most of your day!
Spoiler: It’s probably more than you think!
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More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.
A new study suggests that being active in the morning and evening could lower the risk of colorecta…
Kim Schewitz
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An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.
Growing evidence is challenging the idea that drinking in moderation is healthy. Here's how the CEO…
Serafina Kenny
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Delhi's AQI remains in the 'very poor' category, smog engulfs the national capital
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday, wi…
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Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms
Mobile phones emit radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over th…
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The faster your internet, the more likely you are to be obese, a study has found
A new Australian study has found a link between high-speed internet and rising obesity rates.
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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts
Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…
PTI
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Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have rais…
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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka at 376.…
ANI
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Fats in blood, with inflammation, could better predict heart disease risk in women, study finds
For the study, the researchers analysed blood samples and medical information from 27,939 healthcar…
PTI
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Here’s what your gut microbes can tell you about how you will age!
By studying the gut bacteria of people in their 80s, scientists have found that while some benefici…
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Scrolling to doom? Here's what happens to kids when they are exposed to social media early in their lives
Researchers have been raising red flags for years, suggesting that too much screen time at a young …
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Gastro problems could heighten Parkinson's disease risk by 76%, study finds
These findings add to a growing body of evidence that ageing-related or neurodegenerative disease, …
PTI
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Air Quality Alert: Nearly 30% of asthma cases tied to fine particulate matter exposure from bad air
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution is responsible for almost 30% of asthma cases globally, a stu…
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Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies
Understanding the long-term effects of the virus is important for developing management strategies,…
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Standing desks may not be a boon for health after all
A new study suggests that standing for over two hours a day doesn't reduce cardiovascular risks and…