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Lung cancer alert: Doctors say it’s not just for smokers — watch for these early symptomsDoctors warn that lung cancer is not only a smoker’s disease. Non-smokers are also at risk because of air pollution and genetics. Simple si...
Green, yellow, or black? What your snot’s color reveals about hidden infectionsThe color of your snot can tell you about your health. Clear is normal, yellow or green may show infection, white can mean congestion, and ...
Ex-Nepal PM Khanal's wife who suffered serious burn injuries during protests flown to IndiaRavi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal, has been transferred to New Delhi for advanced medical care following sever...
Why Smoker's Disease is rising among the millennials and Gen ZsA recent study reveals that COPD, or Smokers' Disease, is impacting younger individuals. Doctors in Delhi are observing a rise in cases amo...
Dheeraj Kumar death: Know causes, symptoms & risks of acute pneumoniaVeteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar, known for his contributions to both film and television, passed away at 79 due to acute pneumonia...
Does Queen Camilla smoke? She makes candid admission after her recovery from a chest infection; here's what she saidDuring a Buckingham Palace event, Queen Camilla, who was recovering from a chest infection, revealed candidly that she quit smoking 20 year...
New study finds urban living increases risk of respiratory infections among young childrenA study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress found that children growing up in urban areas are more likely ...
Don't mistake pneumonia for influenza or cold, watch out for chest pain when coughingVarious infectious agents like viruses, bacteria and fungi cause pneumonia.
World Lung Cancer Day: Quit smoking recently? Watch out for discomfort in chest, fatigue & swelling around neckNon-smokers are also susceptible to different types of lung cancer.
Loss of hair, sense of smell, lowered libido: New research throws light on lasting symptoms of Covid-19Other symptoms included chest pain, fever, bowel incontinence, etc.
Long COVID affects 23 per cent SARS-CoV-2 patients: studyThe study is unique because it accounts for preexisting symptoms such as fatigue and sneezing that are common to other conditions and may b...
World Asthma Day: It's a common condition in India due to increasing air pollutionProf (Dr) GC Khilnani shares the common triggers of asthma and how to manage it in your daily life.
World COPD Day: Quit smoking, wear a mask; incessant coughing, swollen feet are warning signsThe muscles used in breathing might require 10 times more calories than a healthy person.
World Pneumonia Day: Don't ignore minor signs; visit a doctor if sharp chest pain, dry cough persistLata Mangeshkar is suffering from pneumonia along with left ventricular failure.
Do you have a stubborn cough that isn't going? It may be 'seasonal' bronchitisIt is usually caused by environmental changes and constant irritants such as smoking.
Suffering from persistent cough? It could be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)An under-diagnosed disorder, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, frequent colds, & flu.
World Asthma Day: Here are some tips to fight breathlessnessAccording to WHO, India has an estimated 15-20 mn asthmatics. Asthma can affect any age group but it normally starts early.
Coughing for a while? Here's why you should be worriedCoughing once in a way is fine. But persistent cough can indicate health problems, at times something serious.
Frequent heartburn may predict cancers of throat, vocal cordFrequent heartburn is associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, a new study has warned.
- Employer to pay if you smoke at work
Your employer may no longer take kindly to your smoking in office, and may even go to the length of forcing you to quit smoking altogether!