Health & Fitness

Unchecked irregular periods can sometimes indicate or lead to serious health problems. While occasional irregularity is normal, regular irregular periods can indicate certain underlying medical issues like: Dr Ashwin Shetty, consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, shares:...

With growing medical advancements, young and old people are able to find hope when they are faced with challenging health complications, especially in severe cases. These miracles are ones that involve not only elderly people already dealing with kidney issues,...

Depression in young teenagers could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, according to a study on Tuesday. Depression is a complex condition, characterised by a range of connected...

In a post-Covid world, many people are scared any time there is a health scare. Understandably, it is difficult for those going through it. However, there are many advancements being made every other day to highlight how there are an...

There is no scientific evidence to prove that urine therapy can treat any disease, said health experts on Tuesday, after Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal vouched for its benefits for his knee injury. In a recent media interview, the veteran actor...

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic items like food containers or medical equipment could be linked to an increase in deaths due to heart disease worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet eBiomedicine on Tuesday....

Israeli researchers have discovered that stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy affects the foetus`s brain. The discovery led by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) could pave the way for new treatments or interventions to support a baby`s...

Covid-19 vaccines do not cause significant metabolic changes, easing concerns about potential long-term side effects, according to a study on Monday. The research led by researchers from Murdoch University in Australia followed 33 participants over 480 days, tracking 167 metabolic...

Reducing salt intake is one of the most cost-effective strategies to boost health, said experts as salt consumption in India is exceeding safe limits, contributing significantly to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Doctors and public health leaders called for...