If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated, or gaining weight despite no major changes in your diet, your 9-to-5 desk job might be to blame. While office work doesn’t seem physically demanding, hours of prolonged sitting and limited movement can slowly take a toll on your body’s metabolic processes. And the signs are often subtle at...
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Can wearing cheap adhesive bindi cause leukoderma in the long run? Dermatologist answers
Visit any market or fashion e-commerce website, and you’ll find plenty of designer bindis on display: minimalist, gaudy, pearl-studded, wavy… well, the list is endless. These are available in all shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns. However, this omnipresent fast fashion choice often comes with overlooked consequences: These artificial bindis can be harmful to the skin...
Is there a direct link between sugar consumption and back pain?
Sugar is one of the worst foods, and can have a major impact on the body’s energy levels while also increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. But if chiropractor Dr Jeff Winternheimer D.C. is to go by, excessive sugar consumption is worse for individuals with back pain. “Sugar-rich diets can lead to weight gain...
‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better…I’m talking about sex’: Amy Schumer says weight loss drug Mounjaro alleviated perimenopausal symptoms; we check with a doctor
Amy Schumer isn’t one to hold back—and her Instagram videos are no exception. A few months ago, the 43-year-old comedian opened up about something many women silently struggle with: the frustrating mix of weight gain and low energy during perimenopause. Filming casually from the driver’s seat of her car, Schumer told her followers she wanted...
Why you must always tie the open end of a used condom before disposing of it
Careless disposal of used condoms isn’t just bad hygiene practice. It can become a storehouse of infections, a source of environmental pollution, and a serious waste management menace. Like sanitary pads and diapers, condoms are also non-biodegradable and can take years to decompose, adding to an already mounting sanitation problem. With global male latex condom...
‘On Friday my body said, not today’: Mandana Karimi shares how chronic work exhaustion broke down her body
Mandana Karimi of Bigg Boss fame recently shared how a nonstop work schedule had taken a serious toll on her body. The Bhaag Johnny actor revealed that she had been constantly on the move for months, with frequent flights, events, late nights, and meetings filling up her days. Karimi became concerned when her body began...
AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates
Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India’s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a centre...
How NephroPlus is Using Technology and AI to Transform Dialysis in India
The dialysis service ecosystem in India is undergoing significant transformation, driven by various government and private sector initiatives aimed at improving access, affordability, and quality of care. Certain of NephroPlus’ technology initiatives has enabled better monitoring of patient treatment which provide key insights to improve its offerings. For instance, as part of its product development...
Mumbai: Gynaecologists to use AI to improve women’s health and reduce maternal mortality in India
Mumbai: Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India‘s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a...
India’s healthcare future hinges on data: Experts call for curation, sharing, and AI adoption
Experts Call for Data Curation, Sharing, and AI Adoption in India’s Healthcare Future, ETHealthworld Published On Sep 26, 2025 at 02:05 PM IST Read by 100 Professionals New Delhi: India’s healthcare odyssey will be defined not by the amount of data it generates but by how effectively that data is cleaned, curated, and applied. This...






