Psoriatic Arthritis explained: Early signs, causes, and how to stop joint damage before it startsPsoriatic arthritis affects skin and joints with inflammation. This autoimmune condition causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Early detect...
21 Oct, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Want to lose weight without hitting the gym? CMC Vellore doctor, who lost 30 kg, reveals the one exercise that can help you burn upto 51 caloriesDr. Sudhir Kumar from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, lost 30 kg by incorporating stair climbing into his routine. He emphasized its cardiovas...
10 Sep, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
Arthritis pain relief without drugs or surgery, study suggestsArthritis, a disorder affecting nearly one in four adults over 40, remains a resulting source of constant pain and disability. Osteoarthrit...
26 Aug, 2025, 09.49 PM IST
Diabetes and obesity: The duo you need to break up withWorld Obesity Day, observed on March 4th, emphasizes the dangers of the combined effects of diabetes and obesity, termed 'diabesity.' This ...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
IIT Guwahati researchers develop tailored solutions based on regenerative therapies for knee meniscus tearsResearchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with the University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Ko...
28 Mar, 2024, 08.23 PM IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated 50 bedded Ayurvedic Hospital at Dudhnoi in AssamThe Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “It gives me immense pleasure that people of Dudhnoi and its adjoining areas can now avail the...
03 Nov, 2023, 12.52 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
A brisk walk - of at least 11 minutes a day - significantly lowers risk of heart disease, many kinds of cancerMany of us still need a little nudge to get up and moving. Here are several incentives.
30 Mar, 2023, 07.44 AM IST
Not just mind & body, experts say yoga can prevent and help manage chronic diseasesMany studies have found that yoga has great benefits for mental and physical health.
26 Jan, 2023, 08.44 AM IST
World Physiotherapy Day 2022: Theme, significance, legacy of the dayThe world celebrates Physiotherapy Day today and here are a few pointers for anyone who wonders how this can be important.
08 Sep, 2022, 04.16 PM IST
Great news for osteoarthritis patients! New study says walking can ward off knee painPeople who walked for just 10 mins had less structural damage to their knees.
22 Jun, 2022, 06.36 PM IST
How much weight you should lose to keep your diabetes under control? Here is the answer"Treatment of obesity to achieve a sustained loss of 15 per cent body weight has been shown to have a major impact on type 2 diabetes progr...
03 Oct, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
Using hot & cold therapy, losing weight may help alleviate pain amongst those who suffer from arthritisSome treatments, in addition to medication often prove beneficial.
29 Jan, 2019, 01.37 PM IST
Nutrition is key: Fight osteoporosis with a diet rich in calcium, protein, and vitamin DOsteoporosis is characterised by high bone loss and less production of bones, results in reduced bone density.
19 Dec, 2017, 01.53 PM IST
Walking with 'Functional Manual Therapy'Beyond just your heart, researchers continue to extol the vast benefits of walking on both physical and emotional health levels.
20 Feb, 2015, 09.58 AM IST
- Primary care should cover the growing tribe of non-communicable diseases: diabetes, cancer and heart disorders
The corporate sector as well as the government should chip in to scale up financing in primary healthcare.
24 Sep, 2012, 06.52 AM IST
- Yesterday's patient is an aware consumer today
There is an old saying, "Health is better than wealth" and I think more and more people are making it their mantra.
03 Apr, 2007, 02.07 AM IST