Protein is one of the three macronutrients essential to one’s diet, and for vegetarians, legumes, pulses and vegetables become the primary source. Protein is crucial for building, repairing, and growing muscles, bones and tissues, along with cell repair and a healthy immune system. While the recommended protein intake varies based on factors such as age,...
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Women, 50 isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of better health; doctor explains how
As women cross the age of 50, their bodies undergo significant changes — hormonal shifts, a slower metabolism, and an increased risk of chronic conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. But ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. With the proper habits, this can be a phase of strength, clarity, and renewed...
Gastroenterologist explains how this simple activity helps avoid acid reflux, bloating: ‘Don’t want you to lie down’
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab recently shared that most of us underestimate the power of walking, especially after meals, to avoid digestive disorders. “I don’t want you to lie down or start scrolling on your phone. What I want you to do instead is to take a 10-minute walk. This is the most powerful thing you...
Qure ai secures $8 million grant from Gates Foundation
New Delhi: Health-tech startup Qure ai has secured $8 million (over Rs. 72 crore) in grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound algorithms as a ‘tool’ for the early detection of tuberculosis (TB) and pneumonia. Through the grant the company will develop an AI-powered point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) tool for TB and pneumonia....
Malaria: is Asia-Pacific on target towards elimination by 2030?
The World Malaria Report 2025, launched in December, provided a bag of mixed news, five years ahead of the 2030 global malaria elimination deadline. While the reduction in estimated cases in southeast Asia provided definite hope, of serious concern were rising cases of resistance to artemisinin-based frontline treatment for malaria, and falling funding for malaria programmes. Notably, it is the Asia Pacific region that posted much of the good news. The significant reduction was driven by 10 of...
The Aamir Khan transformation: How an anti-Inflammatory diet cured his migraines and helped him lose 18kg
Migraines are now understood as more than “just headaches.” They are complex neurological events influenced by inflammation, changes in blood vessels, and the brain-gut connection. While many people still need medication, research shows that food can also help reduce migraine severity. Aamir Khan also confirmed this, sharing that he lost about 18 kg by following...
The second wind secret: Why you’re suddenly alert at 11 PM
It’s been a long day. You’re exhausted, mentally drained, and counting the minutes till bedtime. And then, just as you finally get into bed, your brain decides it’s time to wake up. Suddenly, you feel alert, even energised. You start scrolling, planning tomorrow, or finally tackling that one task you’d been putting off. This sudden...
Nithin Kamath on the every day fight to rebuild his speech after suffering a stroke: ‘My ability to speak is now a drawback’
After two years of suffering a stroke, Nithin Kamath, 46, has opened up about recovery, which is still ongoing as he is working on improving his ability to speak. “I had a stroke. My ability to speak is now a drawback. Things come up in your mind, but you can’t speak in terms of words....
‘My urine smells really badly lately, like acid. What could be the reason?’
Urine is smelly, yes. But when it starts smelling like acid, anyone can get concerned, especially when it isn’t a one-off but persistent. One such Quora user got distressed by the experience and posted the query on the online forum: ‘My urine smells really badly lately, like acid. What could be the reason?’ So, we...
Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50 Million AI Health Initiative in Africa, ETHealthworld Published On Jan 22, 2026 at 07:36 AM IST The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts,...







