Eating too many chia seeds? Here’s what you need to know about the risks of over consumptionChia seeds are nutritious but can cause problems if eaten too much. Digestive issues like bloating and constipation may occur. Some people ...
26 Nov, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
The 5 diabetes myths wrecking your health — dietitians reveal the truthDispelling common misconceptions, this article clarifies that sugar alone doesn't cause diabetes, and carbohydrates can be part of a health...
15 Nov, 2025, 06.02 AM IST
Is eating too much sugar a cause of diabetes? 5 diabetes myths that need a reality check: Here’s what you need to knowA diabetes diagnosis changes life, making blood sugar levels a key concern. Many myths surround the condition. People with diabetes do not ...
21 Oct, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
10 money myths that are keeping you from maximising your financial worthHere’s how to be free of the financial cliches and time-worn notions that may prevent you from securing your financial future.
11 Aug, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Forget 10,000 steps! Scientists just revealed the real number you should be walking dailyHow many steps per day is good: The long-held belief that 10,000 steps daily is essential for fitness is challenged by new research. A Lanc...
27 Jul, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
Heartbeat unplugged: Addressing the silent epidemic of cardiovascular diseases through an Indian perspectivePrevention is key, and it's essential to address risk factors before symptoms develop when it comes to cardiovascular diseases, which is wh...
29 Feb, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
Cancer care is expensive; health insurance that covers cancer is not. Here’s how you can choose the right health insurance plan to protect yourself and your loved ones.Cancer looms as a major public health burden in India, with the number of cancer cases only projected to rise. So, are you protected? Have ...
28 Feb, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
Not all fats are bad for you! 10 nutrition myths experts wish would dieThere's a perception that plant-based milks are more nutritious than cow's milk.
12 Feb, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
Nutrition experts debunk 10 commonplace health mythsTake all health fads at face value, cautions nutritionists.
23 Jan, 2023, 08.36 PM IST
Debunking common myths about health insurance in IndiaCovid-19 pandemic has helped people understand the criticality of a comprehensive health insurance plan, there’s still more that needs to b...
04 Jan, 2023, 10.30 AM IST
Yoga, brisk walks & dietary control: How women can combat heart diseasesRegardless of age, a healthy heart is key to overall good health.
05 Sep, 2022, 06.48 PM IST
Sugar detox and boycotting carbs? Doctor explains how it's a waste of timeMyths about "sugar" and carbohydrates are common among patients and health professionals.
04 Feb, 2022, 10.42 AM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: Disease causes infertility, only lungs are at serious danger, and other myths bustedTB is one of the most-misunderstood diseases with many misconceptions surrounding it.
24 Mar, 2020, 09.54 AM IST
World Asthma Day: Long-term usage of inhalers can have adverse side effectsNot only prevalent in developed countries, but it is also a major problem in the developing countries.
02 May, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Myth busters: How to keep diabetes at bayAdopting a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods can go a long way in ensuring that we keep the 'sugar problem' at bay.
08 Apr, 2016, 11.17 AM IST
80% of diabetic Indians at high risk of heart disease: StudyMost shockingly, the Lifespan D-MYTH 2014 study found that no less than 50% were ignorant about the fact that diabetes could lead to heart ...
12 Nov, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
- Global threat: 60% of deaths caused by chronic diseases
Three out of every five deaths in 2008 were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular dis...
28 Apr, 2011, 11.47 AM IST