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Not Just Haemoglobin: Why Luke Coutinho Says You Should Know Your Ferritin Levels
- Sunday September 13, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Luke Coutinho stresses that it’s not just about what you eat, but also about whether your body can absorb, store and effectively use those nutrients
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Testosterone Test: Who Needs It And When Should You Get Tested?
- Thursday September 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Feeling tired or gaining weight does not automatically indicate low testosterone; symptoms and lab results must be assessed together for diagnosis.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Protein Deficiency Doesn't Always Mean Being Underweight: Here's Why
- Friday September 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
A person can be overweight or obese, consume plenty of food and calories, and still have an inadequate protein intake.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Vitamin D Insufficiency: Signs, Causes, And Quick Remedies To Boost Your Levels
- Thursday September 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Vitamin D insufficiency could result in signs that you need to be aware of to seek medical treatment. Here are the possible causes and quick remedies that you could use to boost your vitamin D levels.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Food Alone Help Fight Iron-Deficiency Anaemia?
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Drumstick leaves and masoor dal are affordable plant-based iron sources but contain non-heme iron that is less easily absorbed by the body.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Craving Something Sweet Right After Dinner? Your Body May Be Telling You Something
- Sunday August 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Rashi Chowdhary
Social media has convinced us that every craving is a message from the body and that every message can be decoded by identifying a nutrient deficiency. Craving chocolate? Magnesium. Craving ice? Iron. Craving salt? Adrenal fatigue. The human body, however, is rarely that straightforward.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Is Your Body Craving Salt? Nutritionist Shares Signs Your Body Is Low On Sodium
- Thursday August 27, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
According to the nutritionist, sodium is not the villain that we have actually made it out to be, instead it is actually an essential mineral that the body needs.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Iron Supplements For Women: Are Gummies An Effective Option For Anaemia?
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Iron supplements are beneficial for women to a certain extent. Here is how consuming these gummies could be an effective treatment option for anaemia and the potential side effects it could cause.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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From Sugar Cravings To Constant Hunger: 3 Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Protein
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains three signs that may be linked to low protein intake and why your overall meal matters more than simply counting calories.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Is There Enough Protein In Cooked Soybeans For Your Daily Needs?
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Over 70% of Indians are protein deficient, and 90% are unaware of their daily protein requirements. Here is the exact protein in cooked soybeans that should be a part of your diet.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Tired Of Hair Fall? Nutritionist Says These 4 Nutrients Could Be The Missing Pieces
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Batra states that when hair keeps shedding from the roots, it can be a biological signal that the body is lacking key nutrients.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Anxiety? Link Decoded
- Monday August 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Low levels of vitamin B12 could be behind heightened anxiety. Here is how this can happen and when to get your vitamin B12 levels checked.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can You Look Perfectly Healthy And Still Be Deficient In Vitamin D, Iron And B12? Doctor Answers
- Saturday August 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The mismatch between appearance and nutritional status is not unusual. Vitamin D, iron and B12 are involved in several important functions, including oxygen transport, nerve signalling, bone health and immune regulation.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Forget Expensive Serums: These 3 Blood Markers Could Be The Real Reason You're Ageing Faster
- Friday August 7, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
In a latest Instagram post, the nutritionist reveals three key blood markers that could be silently accelerating the ageing process.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Magnesium Supplements Are Trending: Who Actually Needs Them?
- Thursday August 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Magnesium supplements are everywhere. But there are specific conditions that warrant their usage, as they can cause side effects.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Not Just Haemoglobin: Why Luke Coutinho Says You Should Know Your Ferritin Levels
- Sunday September 13, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Luke Coutinho stresses that it’s not just about what you eat, but also about whether your body can absorb, store and effectively use those nutrients
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Testosterone Test: Who Needs It And When Should You Get Tested?
- Thursday September 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Feeling tired or gaining weight does not automatically indicate low testosterone; symptoms and lab results must be assessed together for diagnosis.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Protein Deficiency Doesn't Always Mean Being Underweight: Here's Why
- Friday September 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
A person can be overweight or obese, consume plenty of food and calories, and still have an inadequate protein intake.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Vitamin D Insufficiency: Signs, Causes, And Quick Remedies To Boost Your Levels
- Thursday September 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Vitamin D insufficiency could result in signs that you need to be aware of to seek medical treatment. Here are the possible causes and quick remedies that you could use to boost your vitamin D levels.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Food Alone Help Fight Iron-Deficiency Anaemia?
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Drumstick leaves and masoor dal are affordable plant-based iron sources but contain non-heme iron that is less easily absorbed by the body.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Craving Something Sweet Right After Dinner? Your Body May Be Telling You Something
- Sunday August 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Rashi Chowdhary
Social media has convinced us that every craving is a message from the body and that every message can be decoded by identifying a nutrient deficiency. Craving chocolate? Magnesium. Craving ice? Iron. Craving salt? Adrenal fatigue. The human body, however, is rarely that straightforward.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Is Your Body Craving Salt? Nutritionist Shares Signs Your Body Is Low On Sodium
- Thursday August 27, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
According to the nutritionist, sodium is not the villain that we have actually made it out to be, instead it is actually an essential mineral that the body needs.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Iron Supplements For Women: Are Gummies An Effective Option For Anaemia?
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Iron supplements are beneficial for women to a certain extent. Here is how consuming these gummies could be an effective treatment option for anaemia and the potential side effects it could cause.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
From Sugar Cravings To Constant Hunger: 3 Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Protein
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains three signs that may be linked to low protein intake and why your overall meal matters more than simply counting calories.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Is There Enough Protein In Cooked Soybeans For Your Daily Needs?
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Over 70% of Indians are protein deficient, and 90% are unaware of their daily protein requirements. Here is the exact protein in cooked soybeans that should be a part of your diet.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Tired Of Hair Fall? Nutritionist Says These 4 Nutrients Could Be The Missing Pieces
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Batra states that when hair keeps shedding from the roots, it can be a biological signal that the body is lacking key nutrients.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Anxiety? Link Decoded
- Monday August 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Low levels of vitamin B12 could be behind heightened anxiety. Here is how this can happen and when to get your vitamin B12 levels checked.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can You Look Perfectly Healthy And Still Be Deficient In Vitamin D, Iron And B12? Doctor Answers
- Saturday August 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The mismatch between appearance and nutritional status is not unusual. Vitamin D, iron and B12 are involved in several important functions, including oxygen transport, nerve signalling, bone health and immune regulation.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Forget Expensive Serums: These 3 Blood Markers Could Be The Real Reason You're Ageing Faster
- Friday August 7, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
In a latest Instagram post, the nutritionist reveals three key blood markers that could be silently accelerating the ageing process.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Magnesium Supplements Are Trending: Who Actually Needs Them?
- Thursday August 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Magnesium supplements are everywhere. But there are specific conditions that warrant their usage, as they can cause side effects.
-
www.ndtv.com/health