My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
To avoid high blood pressure in midlife, adults may need to move more; here’s how muchHigh blood pressure, a silent killer, affects millions globally. New research suggests current exercise recommendations are insufficient. A...
26 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Antidepressants linked to blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, weight gain, sexual dysfunction. How to use, what to knowAntidepressants drugs are not without risks, which vary depending on the medication. Certain antidepressants have been associated with incr...
12 Dec, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
Fiber is good for your gut, but what can it do for your heart? Cardiologist reveals something most people never hear aboutUS-based cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov has highlighted the overlooked benefits of dietary fiber for heart health, claiming it can signific...
30 Nov, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
New daily pill could slash Cholesterol for patients who don’t respond to Statins, study findsA new pill called Enlicitide may help people who don’t get results from statins. The drug showed big drops in bad cholesterol in early test...
13 Nov, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
US cardiologist, aka the natural heart doctor, has a 15-minute tip on how to convert your Cholesterol into vitamin D without diet or pillsUS cardiologist, known as a natural heart doctor, shares an effortless way to lower cholesterol and raise Vitamin D level without diet or p...
31 Oct, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
High cholesterol? Ayurveda’s isabgol could slash your LDL, but only if you follow the right dosage; Full guide insideIsabgol, a natural fibre, aids digestion and reduces cholesterol. Studies show regular intake lowers LDL cholesterol. The FDA recognizes it...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
Younger Americans face rising blood pressure risk; AHA issues first new guidelines since 2017 with focus on long-term preventionAmerica's heart experts revise guidelines for high blood pressure. The focus is on early prevention and personalized treatment. A new calcu...
06 Sep, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
Women's heart disease risks: Why preventive medications should start in 30sA recent study suggests that women's cardiovascular risks and need for preventive medications should be evaluated in their 30s rather than ...
31 Aug, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
At over 10 cr, India’s diabetic population is surging, yet the country lags behind in prescribing new medicinesPriya Rao experienced confusion and worry after fainting and receiving different diabetic medications from two doctors. The first doctor fo...
11 Aug, 2024, 09.37 AM IST
Debunking dairy myths: Are low-fat products really healthier options?While long-standing recommendations advise opting for low-fat or fat-free versions to reduce saturated fat intake, recent research suggests...
11 Dec, 2023, 08.50 PM IST
3 ways food can help promote heart health: Set a diet goal & indulge in clean eatingHaving a Mediterranean diet can help lower heart disease risk.
20 Mar, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
Including almonds in your daily diet may lower risk of diabetes: StudyEating almonds regularly may help control blood sugar.
17 Feb, 2023, 06.52 PM IST
Eat 5 portions of fruits, exercise 30-45 mins daily, and other lifestyle changes for a happy heartLifestyle has a considerable influence on the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
27 Sep, 2018, 10.48 AM IST
Forget nanobots, healthcare shows some disturbing trendsTechnology to treat illness and fix our body may be at highest levels ever, but healthcare has some fundamental problems.
17 Sep, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
New US norms on statins to help Indian drug firmsCholesterol-reducing drugs worth nearly $15 billion (Rs 92,000 crore) were sold in the US in the year to September 2013, Bakhru wrote in hi...
01 Jan, 2014, 04.06 AM IST