Family Health

ICMR Clinical Trial Finds Traditional Ayurvedic Formula Matches Standard Iron Pills For Anaemia
- May 25, 2026 17:21 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
An ICMR clinical trial finds traditional ayurvedic formula matches standard iron pills for anemia. Here is how it can affect people who have anemia and know…

Killing 'Zombie Cells' Reverses Skin Ageing And Speeds Wound Healing, Reveals New Breakthrough Study
- May 21, 2026 17:52 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
A new breakthrough study highlights that killing zombie cells could speed up wound healing and slow down skin ageing. Here is what the study found and how it…

Stiffness, Fatigue, Inflammation: Doctor Explains Early Symptoms Of Autoimmune Arthritis
- May 20, 2026 14:26 pm IST
- Written by:Sambhav Kumar
One of the earliest symptoms associated with inflammatory joint disorders is stiffness, especially after waking up or remaining inactive for long periods.

The Insulin-Cancer Link: A Diabetologist Explains How High Blood Sugar Feeds Cancer Cells
- May 20, 2026 15:30 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Ankita Tiwari explains how high blood sugar feeds cancer cells. He also shares factors that increase risk and how to reduce cancer risk.

Iodine Deficiency In Children: Signs And Symptoms That Parents Should Watch Out For
- Apr 28, 2026 17:20 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
Children with iodine deficiency tend to have goitre (a swollen thyroid), stunted height, poor school performance, and even permanent IQ drops from impaired…

Is Your Gut DNA The Key To Beating Cancer? New 'Fingerprint' Study Shows 94% Accuracy In Predicting Recurrence
- Apr 20, 2026 18:28 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
A new study has found that your gut DNA holds the key to reducing the melanoma cancer rate. Here is why it matters and why its 94% accuracy rate shows promise.

Can Poor Posture Affect Hormones and Headaches? Doctor Explains Tech Neck Health Risks
- Apr 14, 2026 16:59 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Poor posture can affect hormones and even lead to headaches. Here is how Dr Harish Ghoota explains the health risks associated with tech neck.

The Future Of Gut Health: 5 Medical Breakthroughs On The Horizon
- Apr 06, 2026 17:14 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
The future of gut health was discussed in great detail at the 16th India Probiotic Symposium. Here are the five medical breakthroughs that are expected to come…

Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
- Apr 03, 2026 18:53 pm IST
- Written by:Sambhav Kumar
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.

Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
- Mar 31, 2026 15:21 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this…

Rewriting Childhood: How Genetic Biohacking Can Outsmart Diabetes Before It Begins
- Apr 01, 2026 13:54 pm IST
- Written by:Dr Sajeev Nair
Genetic expert explains how interventions by parents today can save children from lifelong dietary and other restrictions due to inherited diabetes.

Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
- Apr 01, 2026 14:03 pm IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain…

Is Your Child Always Tired? Nutritionist Shares What Their Body Might Be Telling You
- Apr 01, 2026 14:02 pm IST
- Edited by:Shreya Goswami
- Written by:NDTV Health Desk
Lovneet Batra explained how specific signs in children can be linked to certain nutrient deficiencies and how parents can fix them through simple food…

How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
- Apr 01, 2026 14:01 pm IST
- Written by:Neha Sinha
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.