Himalayan salt or iodised salt: Which one protects your brain? Hyderabad doctor answersDoctor Sudhir Kumar debunks the health claims surrounding Pink Himalayan salt. He states that while it contains trace minerals, they offer ...
12 Feb, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Your brain might become smaller because of a common daily habit: 3 easy ways to prevent itEven mild dehydration can affect the brain, causing cells to shrink and mental performance to decline. Research shows that losing just 1–2%...
03 Jan, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
The hidden dangers of too much salt: Why cutting down could save your heartMost people consume more salt than the body needs, often without realising it. Excess salt silently raises blood pressure, increases the ri...
13 Nov, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
Not all junk is equal — American Heart Association lists the best and worst ultraprocessed foods for your heartThe American Heart Association (AHA) has launched fresh dietary guidelines urging individuals to limit their consumption of ultraprocessed ...
13 Nov, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Love golgappa? Your heart may not feel the same way. Harvard research explains the dangersGolgappa is one of India’s most loved street foods, but experts warn that its high salt content, reused oils, unhygienic preparation, and a...
27 Sep, 2025, 04.40 PM IST
What is Viking Diet: Why eating like a Norse warrior could be a modern health trap?The Viking diet, inspired by Norse eating habits, gains popularity. It emphasizes whole, sustainable foods. Experts caution against strict ...
10 Aug, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
What keeps Trump active? fast food, Diet Coke, and golf fuel his unconventional routineUS President Donald Trump’s energy routine relies on fast food, Diet Coke, and frequent rounds of golf. Unlike his predecessors, former Pre...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
Killer Salt: Experts say 1,75,000 people die every year in India due to excessive consumptionA national workshop addressed India's high salt intake, primarily from home-cooked meals, exceeding WHO limits and contributing to hyperten...
11 Jun, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
WHO: Reducing this everyday ingredient in your food may prevent heart attack, lower BPWHO urges people to use lower-sodium salt substitutes instead of regular salt. This can help reduce sodium intake, lowering the risk of hea...
11 Feb, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Why it's high time to rethink India's diet choices for a healthier nationIndia has made strides in tackling undernourishment through food subsidy programs and school meals. However, challenges like anaemia and ri...
30 Aug, 2024, 11.27 PM 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
How to improve your diet and nutritionChoosing nutrition over convenience is essential for overall health, and a balanced nutrition strategy is crucial. Mindful eating, portion ...
02 Jun, 2023, 04.21 PM IST
Don’t pass the salt, please. How this ingredient is more harmful than you knowWhile we need the normal sodium level in our blood for our bodies to function well, it is the added salt which leads to many lifestyle dise...
16 Jan, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
FSSAI panel turns heat on junk food, bats for tax, ad banAccording to the panel, imposition of excise tax on unhealthy eating products would lead to positive health effects among population.
08 May, 2017, 11.50 PM IST
Nestle adopts health mission to make their products healthierNestle SA has announced a series of commitments to reduce sugars, sodium, saturated fats and trans-fats, introduce nutritious products, ste...
15 Mar, 2017, 06.34 AM IST
Beat the heat: Here are some tips that will keep you cool this summerTemperatures are soaring higher and higher and even a so-called ‘cool’ place like B'luru is testing 40 degree. Tips to stand tall in this t...
22 Apr, 2016, 12.08 PM IST
- Hypertension on rise in urban India, study
A government study has found that almost 15% of the country's population is suspected to be suffering from hypertension.
25 Jun, 2012, 08.05 PM IST