Health

For years, India has battled seasonal dengue outbreaks that overwhelm hospitals during the monsoon months. Every year, thousands of people develop high fever, severe body pain, low platelet counts, and in some cases, life-threatening complications […]

In today’s fast-paced world, ultra-processed foods have become a staple in many households. From packaged chips, instant noodles and frozen meals to sugary breakfast cereals, soft drinks and processed meats, these convenient options save time […]

An outbreak in the US causing “explosive diarrhea” has left many hospitalised across 18 states, with Michigan being the worst-hit. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating more than 5,000 […]

Reports of COVID-19 cases inching up in parts of India have inevitably revived memories of the devastating waves the country witnessed a few years ago. News of a handful of Covid-19-linked deaths in Andhra Pradesh […]

Many people assume that by eating too many fruits at once, they can increase the level of health benefits in their bodies. But this is untrue, as eating too much fruit can increase the level […]

Hot weather often means spending more time outdoors, exercising, travelling and, inevitably, sweating more. While perspiration is the body’s natural way of regulating temperature, excessive sweating can indirectly contribute to conditions that increase the likelihood […]

In fast-paced cities, staying awake well past midnight has become the new normal. Office deadlines stretch into the night, global work schedules demand odd hours, and binge-watching a favourite web series often feels impossible to […]

A simple habit of chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot, spinach and kale could temporarily boost their blood pressure-lowering benefits, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London. […]

Adopting a vegan lifestyle does not mean compromising on protein intake. Although vegans avoid meat, eggs, dairy and all other animal-derived foods, there are plenty of plant-based options that can easily help meet daily protein […]

For many years, parents were often advised to delay giving eggs and other allergenic foods to babies, especially if there was a family history of allergies. Doctors believed that avoiding these foods during infancy could […]