Kidney health warning: 10 common habits that could be putting your kidneys at serious risk, according to doctorsKidney health is silently impacted by everyday habits, with diet and lifestyle playing a crucial role. Excess salt, processed foods, and hi...
07 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
‘Peanuts are healthy but…’: Top doctor explains hidden risks of eating too many. Shares the right way to enjoy themNeurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar warns that while peanuts are not inherently unhealthy, excessive consumption can lead to weight gain due to th...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Just 5% do this! Study finds a surprising habit that could slash your Blood PressureSalt substitutes may be an easy way to lower sodium consumption and support heart wellness, yet research indicates that their use remains r...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.20 PM IST
New study finds how 'chutki bhar namak' is raising the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart and kidney diseases in IndiaA recent study by ICMR-NIE reveals that Indians consume excessive salt, increasing the risk of hypertension and related diseases. To combat...
14 Jul, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Are Indians consuming excess salt leading to increased risk of chronic diseases? ICMR launches study to address glaring issueScientists at National Institute of Epidemiology say high salt intake increases risks of serious diseases. They launched a community study ...
13 Jul, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
Bananas over salt? Study finds potassium more effective at lower blood pressureA fresh research hints that raising dietary potassium—by including bananas and broccoli in meals—could be more beneficial for blood pressur...
16 Apr, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
Can't get enough of salty food? Potassium-rich alternatives to sodium, may help control high blood pressureSwitching to potassium-enriched salt is feasible in a way that cutting salt intake is not. Our new research concludes clinical guidelines f...
30 Jan, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
Cutting down on salt intake as good as medicines for high BP: StudyA recent study published in JAMA suggests that reducing salt intake can be as effective as commonly prescribed medications for managing hig...
28 Nov, 2023, 04.55 PM IST
Health alert: Indians are consuming more salt per day than recommended, finds a studyA study has found that Indians are consuming 8 grams of salt per day, exceeding the recommended daily limit of 5 grams. The study analyzed ...
26 Sep, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
Check your sodium intake, excessive consumption may lead to hypertension, renal failureStudies show that there has been a surge in the number of patients as young as 25-30 years seeking dialysis.
11 Sep, 2018, 08.46 AM IST
Want to keep your kidney safe? Consume less saltKidney failure is among the top five major causes of death in India.
09 Apr, 2018, 07.34 PM IST
Silent killer! Tame hypertension before it takes over youMany patients who have hypertension just don’t knowthey have it because they have never had any ‘symptoms’.
29 Sep, 2017, 07.08 PM IST
Stop your salty affair, keep your BP in checkFast food joints do not have just the excess fat but have large quantities of salt in just one serving. Ask small servings.
09 Aug, 2016, 03.09 PM IST
Eat better, keep hypertension at bayIt is called a silent killer since it slowly gets worse without any serious symptoms. Here's what you can do.
21 Jul, 2016, 07.22 PM IST
Five ways to prevent hypertensionIt is one of the most important precipitators of heart disease and stroke - thereby making it the number one cause of premature death.
31 Jan, 2016, 11.02 AM IST
Too much salt intake changes key brain circuitsThe link between salt and hypertension is well known, but scientists until now have not understood how high salt intake increased blood pre...
23 Jan, 2015, 03.59 PM IST
AIIMS study finds 4 per cent of Delhi kids have high BPA new AIIMS study on 10,000 Delhi schoolchildren has found that 3-4% of them suffered from hypertension.
19 Oct, 2013, 02.00 PM IST