Low energy, pale skin, hair fall? Doctors say this common nutrient deficiency could be the real reason behind your everyday problemsPersistent fatigue in women often stems from low iron levels, not just stress or poor sleep. Doctors highlight that this silent decline, ex...
24 Feb, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
How High-Altitude Populations Show Genetic AdaptationsMillions thrive at high altitudes due to remarkable genetic adaptations. Tibetans, for instance, possess a gene variant allowing efficient ...
19 Feb, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Not chia or flaxseed: Fortis doctor recommends one seed solution for multiple health problems. How to consume?A Fortis Hospital doctor has highlighted haleem seeds, also known as garden cress seeds, as a simple dietary addition that may help address...
19 Dec, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
The best exercise to lower HbA1c: How physical activity helps you control diabetes naturallyRegular exercise isn’t just about fitness; it’s one of the most powerful tools to manage blood sugar and reduce HbA1c levels in people with...
13 Nov, 2025, 09.04 PM IST
Zydus gets USFDA's orphan drug designation for beta-thalassemia productZydus Lifesciences announced a significant development for beta-thalassemia patients. The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Orpha...
06 Nov, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
Rajasthan hospital accused of fatal transfusion error after pregnant woman, 23, diesChaina, a pregnant woman, died at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. She allegedly received a blood transfusion of the wrong blood group. ...
23 May, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
The ‘A’ and ‘B’ of diabetes: When less is moreHbA1c testing is crucial for diabetes management as it reflects average blood sugar levels over three months, unlike single-point fasting o...
23 Oct, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
World Thalassaemia Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significanceAs we prepare to commemorate Thalassaemia Awareness Day this year and promote greater understanding of this disease, here are some key poin...
08 May, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Health ministry's fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbookPrevalent among the tribal population in India, sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects haemoglobin -- responsible for carr...
01 Feb, 2023, 08.42 PM IST
World Blood Donor Day: Your tattoos or low haemoglobin level may be the reason you cannot donate bloodOn World Blood Donor Day, learn about the conditions under which you will not be eligible to donate blood.
14 Jun, 2022, 11.53 AM IST
How to keep your kidneys healthyThe common symptoms of kidney disease include fatigue and tiredness, high blood pressure, swelling on feet, puffiness of face, urinary abno...
11 Mar, 2022, 10.16 AM IST
Simple laboratory tests are playing an important role in risk stratification of Covid-19Patients with severe Covid-19, are prone to a cytokine storm, that can be fatal. A cytokine storm in an uncontrollable secretion of pro-inf...
17 Nov, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
Soumitra Chatterjee critical but stable, continues to be on ventilator supportThe actor's haemoglobin and platelet counts remained on the lower side.
05 Nov, 2020, 12.59 PM IST
Soumitra Chatterjee very critical; doctors say he's not responding to treatmentThe veteran actor's platelet count has dropped further in the last 24 hours.
26 Oct, 2020, 08.44 AM IST
Soumitra Chatterjee's haemoglobin level drops; health remains a cause of concern, say doctorsThe 85-year-old remains drowsy, mild-agitated and confused, the officials said.
23 Oct, 2020, 02.46 PM IST
High blood sugar can be deadly for Covid patients, even if they don't have diabetesMost COVID-19 patients are prone to glucose metabolic disorders.
11 Jul, 2020, 05.17 PM IST
Poison in ayurvedic drugsThe WHO has recommended the upper limit for lead in blood to be no more than 10 ug/dl for adults and 5 ug/dl for children.
31 Mar, 2017, 11.38 AM IST