Lesser-known symptoms to detect kidney disease and four ways to prevent it, nephrologist explainsKidney disease often develops silently, making early detection through routine check-ups vital. Experts emphasise that controlling diabetes...
19 Oct, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
Don’t Do It: Experts warn of 3 surprising health dangers from peeing in the showerA recent study shows that 61% of people urinate in the shower, but doctors now warn the habit can lead to health problems. Experts say it m...
01 Jul, 2025, 02.52 AM IST
What is Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome? Deadly disease that took Betsy Arakawa’s life: symptoms, treatment, and prevention; here's all about itBetsy Arakawa, a classical pianist and Gene Hackman's wife, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare virus transmitted by rodents. The...
08 Mar, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
From liver function test to colonoscopy, 7 essential health tests for dads over the age of 50On this Father's Day, gift daddy dearest -the best gift, a complete health checkup!
13 Jun, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
UTIs, osteoporosis & depression: Common diseases that women are prone toSeveral health conditions affect women more than men.
07 Mar, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
Health conditions men should keep track ofHeart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and depression are the top male killers. However, men also face male-specific issues such as prosta...
29 Jun, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
Prostate cancer among men below 50 on the rise. For detection, you can now opt for ultrasound tooCompared to MRI, an ultrasound is more accessible.
03 Mar, 2022, 02.36 PM IST
Performance pressure: Sexual problems men must speak aboutIt's time men uplift their confidence and lead a healthier sexual lifestyle.
31 Jan, 2020, 05.03 PM IST
Tackling transgender toilet troubles fairly: Is making gender neutral restrooms the only solution?Female urinals have been proposed as a solution, but the problem is that few women can use them.
14 Dec, 2019, 12.08 PM IST
Diabetes in women can trigger depression & frequent UTIsDiabetes affects women differently than men.
12 Nov, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
Railways toilet policy: Low cost sanitary napkins, condoms to be sold at stationsThe policy said each facility was to have separate toilets for men, women and Divyangjans with provision of both Indian and Western style c...
26 May, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
World Kidney Day: Experiencing nausea, weight gain and itching? Here's why you need to be carefulThe number of women taking proper treatment of kidney diseases and dialysis is lower than men.
08 Mar, 2018, 10.51 PM IST
Reckless antibiotic use to treat common infections like UTI can be deadlyUTI is one of the most common bacterial infections. It is more common in women than men.
27 Jun, 2017, 10.07 AM IST
PeeBuddy: A female urination device is attracting plenty of supporters and trollsPeeBuddy, a female urination device is on a steady path to growth fighting challenges of an ingenious product and oppressive social norms.
09 Feb, 2017, 06.08 PM IST
Leave the pain from kidney stones behindKidney stones are more common than we think. Though painful, they can be treated effectively, writes Saliha Nasline.
31 Jul, 2015, 01.15 PM IST
Number of women in workforce on the rise, but toilet facilities for them not keeping paceNumber of women in workforce is rising, but toilet facilities for them at workplaces are not keeping pace with the rise in number.
23 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Zerodors: IITian Uttam Banerjee's Ekam Eco Solutions to take waterless toilets to national scaleUttam Banerjee’s start-up Ekam Eco Solutions is trying to find solutions for one of India’s biggest problems — sanitation and organic waste...
08 Jun, 2014, 12.06 PM IST