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High-Normal BP is not harmless even if medically no treatment is needed. Apollo doctor Warns of double heart and kidney risksEven slightly high blood pressure can harm your health and lead to serious problems. Readings like 135/85 mmHg are a warning sign. Doctors ...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
Doctors reveal simple test to check if your waistline is putting you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, & dangerous metabolic issuesA simple String Test, popularized by Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley, assesses metabolic health by measuring waist-to-height ratio. This quick home...
23 Nov, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Not just waistline, your neck size could reveal hidden health risks to watchout forRecent research suggests that neck circumference may be an important health indicator, even for people with a normal BMI. Studies show that...
01 Sep, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
These hidden chemicals could sabotage your weight-loss efforts even after surgery. New research sounds alarmA new study reveals that 'forever chemicals' or PFAS might hinder weight loss efforts. Teenagers with high PFAS levels regained more weight...
15 Aug, 2025, 04.56 PM IST
Heartbeat unplugged: Addressing the silent epidemic of cardiovascular diseases through an Indian perspectivePrevention is key, and it's essential to address risk factors before symptoms develop when it comes to cardiovascular diseases, which is wh...
29 Feb, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
World Obesity Day: Have oats, chia seeds & berries to burn belly fatObesity can cause major health risks like type-2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension & stroke.
03 Mar, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
Is a large waistline an alarming sign of diabetes and heart disease?There are so many health issues attached to the changing waistline. The larger the circumference of the waistline, the chances of facing me...
25 Jan, 2023, 09.46 PM IST
Love for pizzas & doughnuts is hurting your brain. Replace fried food with baked items, keep nuts & berries handy for snackingLast month, a University of South Australia study revealed that eating fatty meals can damage cognitive function.
18 Aug, 2022, 01.41 PM IST
World Hypertension Day: The silent killer can cause erectile dysfunctionUnlike stroke and heart attack, the correlation between hypertension and sexual health in men is a lesser known fact.
17 May, 2018, 02.18 PM IST
Do you gobble up your food? It may put your heart at risk and result in obesityPeople who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome.
16 Nov, 2017, 04.36 PM IST
Myth buster: How fatty foods help you maintain a healthy lifestyleFat is not as bad a villain as it is made out to be. If fat can cause weight gain, it can also help in weight loss & maintenance.
05 Jul, 2017, 01.44 PM IST
Samoa Air's 'pay-as-you-weigh' concept brings focus back on obesity & its related costsAt a time when airlines are floundering in rising costs, they could at least address those stemming from passenger weight.
07 Apr, 2013, 05.55 AM IST