ICMR-NIE Flags High Salt: Campaign Launched to Reduce Intake

A recent ICMR–NIE study reveals that Indians consume nearly double the sodium limit set by WHO, with urban intake particularly high. This escalates risks of hypertension, stroke, heart, and k...

Young men ignoring deficiencies that are draining them

Young men ignoring deficiencies that are draining them

Fatigue, thinning hair, low mood, muscle cramps, poor sleep — symptoms like these are often brushed aside by young men in thei...

Young women and thyroid: The silent disruption in their twenties

A growing number of women in their twenties are being diagnosed with hypothyroidism — a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones, affecting metabolism, weight, me...

Vitiligo: Treating more than just skin

The questions are often whispered. Is it contagious? Is it because of some food combination? Can it be cured by applying turmeric or cow’s milk? Dermatologist Dr Kavita Narang says these are ...

More Hyderabadis in Their 20s and 30s Hit by Heart Attacks

What do 28-year-old software engineer Manoj Rao and 33-year-old banker Kiran share? Both felt sudden chest tightness at work, dismissed it, until a breathless collapse led to emergency care. Both t...