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IN PHOTOS: Exploring the effectiveness of viral diet trends for weight loss and debunking nutrition myths

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you might have stumbled upon viral diet trends on social media. There is a lot of such advice on the internet. Not all of it is proven. Not all of it is suitable for everyone. We explore the effectiveness of some of these trends. 

31 August,2024 09:35 PM IST | Raaina Jain
While most people may have health insurance, the challenge is that they may not have a sufficent health insurance for the family. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

IN PHOTOS: 5 reasons why you need to save money for health and medical treatments

Investing in health has always been important and the emphasis on it is even more in a post-Covid world. While people go about get health insurance, Mumbai-based experts including an oncologist, financial consultant and health insurance companies believe there are some important things you need to know as they break down not only how much you need to save but also why you need to save for health. They also address the common misconceptions and urge people to take saving money for health more seriously

31 August,2024 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai doctors say they can not only affect your spine but also your general health, as well as skin and hair. Photos Courtesy: Mid-day file pics

IN PHOTOS: Tired of spending time in Mumbai's traffic? Doctors highlight health effects of travelling by road

Mumbai's traffic woes are infamous for the amount of time that people spend to go from one place to another. While one may look for comfort, Mumbai doctors say it can affect your health adversely in more than one way

27 August,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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IN PHOTOS: Mpox causes, effects, treatment and precaution

As countries around the world including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sweden and more recently Pakistan report cases of Mpox, formerly called Monkeypox, India's history with the disease means that it is important to be cautious. With that in mind, Mumbai doctors Dr Chhaya Vaja, internal medicine expert, Apollo Spectra Mumbai, and Dr Honey Savla, internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, not only highlight the causes but also the effects, along with the treatment and general precautions from the disease

26 August,2024 05:30 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
As pilgrims from all over the world make their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, they are not only seen standing with umbrellas but also water over their head. Photos Courtesy: AFP

IN PHOTOS: Haj pilgrims brave intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

Saudi Arabia has announced that it recorded 1,301 deaths among pilgrims during the Haj season, 83 per cent of whom were unregistered individuals. The Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care. The pilgrims are not only pouring water over themselves to handle the heat but also covering their heads with boxes and umbrellas

24 June,2024 01:05 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
New Delhi: Indian Army personnel perform yoga on the 10th International Day of Yoga, on Friday, June 21, 2024

From streets to seas: Indians perform yoga across diverse landscapes

Celebrating International Day of Yoga, Indians across different cities united in yoga practice. Check out our curated images showcasing this nationwide union. Image courtesy: PTI

21 June,2024 06:32 PM IST | Editor
Here are some hygiene tips you must follow. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Five preventive health tips to follow during monsoon to fight off viruses

Monsoon invites various diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and common cold and flu. Maintaining hygiene becomes crucial to preventing falling sick

05 June,2024 08:49 PM IST | Editor
Edgard Camaros, a paleopathologist at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain called the discovery unique and extraordinary. Photo Courtesy: @UniversidadeUSC/X

Ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer: Cut marks on 4,000-yr-old skulls act as evidence

The study shows cut marks on the skulls which reveal the extent of traumatological and oncological treatments practised by the ancient Egyptians

31 May,2024 05:05 PM IST | Editor
Dr Nitin Gupte, Gynaecologist, Apollo Spectra Pune lists down important measures for menopausal women for a healthy life

Going through menopause? Here are five tips to follow for optimal health

Menopause is a natural process that women usually experience in their late 40’s. In menopause, women do not experience periods or menstrual cycles for more than 12-14 months

21 May,2024 06:04 PM IST | Editor
Stress, sedentary lifestyle, genetic influence, sleep disorders and substance abuse are some of the key causes of hypertension in young. Photo Courtesy: iStock

World Hypertension Day 2024: High blood pressure in your 20s? 5 lifestyle modifications to make right now

Hypertension, once believed to primarily afflict older adults, is increasingly affecting young adults, even those in their twenties. It's imperative to make key lifestyle modifications to effectively manage blood pressure early on 

17 May,2024 08:08 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
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What is the autoimmune disorder ‘lupus’ that affects women more than men

People with lupus are more susceptible to infection, cancer, and bone tissue death, since the disease and its therapies can impair the immune system. Lupus also raises complications in pregnancy problems

12 May,2024 02:53 PM IST | Editor
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