Sleeping over 8 hours daily? Senior Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals explains its underlying health issues and potential risksAre you sleeping more than 8 hours? New research has revealed that a study of nearly 500,000 people found a 'sweet spot' of 6.4 to 7.8 hour...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
PCOS now PMOS: Health condition that affects every eighth woman renamed after 14 years of misunderstandingPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its systemic impact bey...
13 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
At 39, he was 147 kgs. At 42, he reversed diabetes. Man shares 5 lifestyle and diet changes that dropped his weight to 80 kgsSumit Agarwal’s story shared by Humans of Bombay shows how he went from weighing 147 kg at 39 and being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to r...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Govt's ammonia rule to hurt pharma cos as directive restricts sale of surplus to fertiliser firmsIndia’s pharmaceutical industry faces a potential raw material crunch after the government restricted surplus ammonia supply to fertiliser ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Think prediabetes is mild? Think again: Doctor warns how it may damage your heartDoctors warn prediabetes is not mild. Metabolic changes begin early, raising heart attack and stroke risks. Obesity and high cholesterol wo...
07 Mar, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Nikhil Kamath reveals Japan’s fitness secret: 6% obesity vs America’s 43%. Where does India stand?Nikhil Kamath presented data revealing a correlation between wealthier countries and higher obesity rates. However, Japan stands out with l...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
World Obesity Day: Doing and eating all the healthy things but still not losing weight? These 'healthy' habits could be blamedWorld Obesity Day on March 4 highlights the risks of obesity and how certain perceived 'healthy' habits can lead to weight gain. These incl...
04 Mar, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
From psychology to surgery, how China plans to cut down belly fatChina's new guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment aim to tackle the escalating health crisis, with over half of adults ...
22 Oct, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
One billion people globally to have osteoarthritis by 2050: Lancet StudyBy 2050, nearly one billion people globally are projected to be living with osteoarthritis, according to a study published in The Lancet Rh...
22 Aug, 2023, 02.14 PM IST
Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
11 May, 2023, 09.38 AM IST
Obesity main reason in women over 35 for poor diabetes control & increased heart disease risk, says studyThe Apollo study said that diabetes was high in southern, eastern parts of the country.
07 Apr, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activities lead to drastic rise in obesity among adults and kidsMen and women with BMI over or equal to 25.0 kg/m2 were counted as obese.
14 Dec, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
Time to hit the gym: Excess belly fat may up risk of repeated heart attacksIncreasing abdominal obesity was independently associated with heart attacks, and strokes.
21 Jan, 2020, 05.40 PM IST
World Obesity Day: Monitor BMI, eat in moderation, and exercise regularly to stay healthyOne needs to make basic changes in his/her daily lifestyle to prevent obesity.
11 Oct, 2018, 01.21 PM IST
- Drinking tea can help shed weight: Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists have claimed that drinking tea, especially Oolong variety, can help people shed weight.
06 Jun, 2007, 11.25 AM IST