4 min readNew DelhiSep 5, 2026 03:55 PM IST Fibre plays an important role in digestive health. It not only prevents constipation but also improves gut health by allowing food particles to ferment and break down more effectively. However, instead of relying on a natural, fibre-rich diet loaded with vegetables and fruits, people often turn...
Exercise is often recommended to help manage blood sugar. So, it can be confusing to check your glucose after a workout and find that it has gone up instead of down. But a temporary rise in blood sugar after exercise does not necessarily mean the workout has done more harm than good. In fact, the...
Chennai: Researchers from IIT Madras and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, have developed a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools designed to assist in the early detection and assessment of kidney diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide, officials said. The three new technologies are – a machine learning model that uses clinical and laboratory...
The monsoon brings relief from the heat, but the season can also create conditions that make certain infections more likely. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among them. While rain itself does not cause a UTI, increased humidity, sweating, damp clothing, contaminated water and reduced water intake can collectively create an environment that favours bacterial growth....
4 min readNew DelhiSep 4, 2026 07:00 PM IST Managing blood sugar is often associated with strict diets, cutting out favourite foods, or making drastic lifestyle changes. But emerging insights suggest that small, practical tweaks in everyday eating habits may also play a meaningful role. In a recent post, New Jersey-based endocrinologist Dr Alessia Roehnelt...
5 min readNew DelhiSep 4, 2026 03:01 PM IST Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford Universities, listed the early symptoms of seven key micronutrient deficiencies so people can identify them sooner. In an Instagram post captioned, “Gut Doctor Explains First Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies,” he says that the first sign...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 4, 2026 09:30 AM IST Black sesame, commonly known as kala til, has been a part of the traditional Indian diet for many years, yet its nutritional value often goes unnoticed. These tiny seeds are a good source of healthy fats, plant-based protein, fibre and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium,...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 3, 2026 04:00 PM IST After the recent devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods, what is the first major health concern people should be aware of? To help prevent further health complications, we asked doctors this question, and they stressed that floods remain a health threat even after the water recedes. “One of...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 3, 2026 11:00 AM IST Blood sugar tests often assess a person’s risk of diabetes and monitor glucose control. But not every test reflects blood glucose in exactly the same way. This raises an important question for people with anaemia: could a condition affecting the blood also influence how a diabetes...
5 min readNew DelhiSep 3, 2026 06:00 AM IST We often associate investing in our health with expensive supplements, smart devices, or elaborate annual health packages. But some of the most useful health investments can be far simpler. Cardiologist Dr Vimlesh Pandey, Consultant Cardiologist, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, says households should focus on tools and habits...
