With temperatures already above 40 degrees this April, Indians are in for a wild summer ahead. This year’s weather predictions in the city have health experts all worked up. As we gear up to face the brutal May heat, Dr Sriram Nene, cardiothoracic surgeon and husband of Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, shared some key tips...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 05:57 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart health,...
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:58 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 04:00 PM IST A long-term Adventist Health Study-2 published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who eat eggs up to 5 times a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study, eggs are a rich source of nutrients relevant to brain health....
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakkar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
A few passengers on a Dutch cruise ship — the MV Hondius vessel — from Argentina to Spain were found to be infected by the deadly hantavirus earlier this week. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least seven cases — two laboratory-confirmed and five suspected — have been identified among the 147 passengers...
New Delhi: Marking another major milestone in India’s healthcare transformation, the ‘Swasth Bharat Portal‘ was launched recently during the 10th National Summit on “Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future” by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda. The Swasth Bharat Portal will be useful to integrate multiple digital...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 06:00 AM IST HbA1c (haemoglobin A1c or glycated haemoglobin, which measures average blood sugar levels over two to three months) is a useful long-term marker, but it has limitations. Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD of diabetology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said that conditions such as anaemia, certain haemoglobin variants, recent blood...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 09:00 PM IST As women cross 40, subtle but significant shifts begin to take place in the body. Hormonal fluctuations, changes in metabolism, concerns about bone density, and evolving nutritional needs can all influence overall health. What worked in your twenties and thirties may no longer be sufficient, making...
