Health

More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is anything to go by, Bengalureans are finding it difficult to navigate family issues …

Mumbai, October 2025: The festive sparkle of Diwali often comes with a hidden cost—noise overload. The constant bursts of crackers, traffic, and celebrations can leave many people feeling drained, anxious, or unable to focus. While the ears may recover in a day or two, the mind takes longer to find its calm again. According to Dr. Sonal Anand, Psychiatrist at …

When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and sugar. The issue is not always the samosa you have once a week; it’s the “normal” stuff, biscuits during tea, that added spoon of …

Heart attacks used to be thought of as something that happened to people in their 60s or 70s. But walk into any cardiac ward in India today, and you’ll see a far younger crowd — men and women in their 30s and 40s. It’s a frightening shift, and one that makes us stop and ask: Why are young Indians suddenly …

 Every parent wants to protect their family’s health, especially when it comes to serious illnesses like breast cancer. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women, but the positive aspect is that simple lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk. Taking steps today not only helps safeguard the health of mothers, daughters, and grandmothers but also sets an example for future generations about the power of prevention. Understanding how everyday …

The trend of warm lemon water has gained notoriety in recent times as one of the most prevalent “wellness hacks” on social media. There is little understanding about this simple “life hack” beyond the claims from various celebrities and fitness “influencers” saying this is the best way to start one’s morning. The claims for using lemon water in the morning …

If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has made dopamine a double-edged sword that both stimulates productivity and feeds addiction. Dopamine and …

The increase in obesity globally is a growing concern not only for doctors due to heart issues and diabetes, but it is also showing up in their office in a new way: bad backs. There are more younger and middle-aged individuals with chronic back pain, herniated discs, and early signs of degenerative changes to the spine. People generally do not …

 Small daily habits can make a big difference Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers among Indian women, accounting for a large proportion of new cancer diagnoses each year. While genetic and hormonal factors play a role, researchers increasingly agree that lifestyle factors — particularly sleep and diet — have a significant impact on breast cancer …

For many years, whenever parents had a child with a cough, it was reflex to offer them a spoon of cough syrup.  That is quickly changing. Throughout India, there has been a noticeable shift in the approach doctors take to prescribing cough syrups to children due to safety concerns and updated guidance. A Wake-Up Call from Recent Events Recent incidents …