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BMI vs Waist-To-Hip Ratio: Which Better Predicts Your Health Risk?
- Thursday July 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
BMI is widely used to assess obesity but cannot differentiate between muscle and fat or indicate fat distribution in the body.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Strong Chest And Back Muscles May Lower Heart Attack Risk By 31%, Finds Study
- Friday July 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People with stronger and healthier chest and back muscles may have a lower risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers believe these muscles may act as an important indicator of overall fitness and long-term heart health.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Childless Couple Lived On Rs 200 A Day, Left Rs 7 Crore For Sick Children
- Tuesday July 7, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Inspired by a hospital charity appeal, the couple chose to dedicate their life savings to children in need, saying they did not require much money for themselves.
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Finds Hidden Heart Signal That May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
- Monday July 6, 2026
- Artificial Intelligence | Written by Ramarko Sengupta
After analysing ECGs and death certificates collected over a decade, researchers say AI uncovered a previously unknown heart signal that could identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death, even when conventional screening suggests they are healthy.
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www.ndtv.com
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FDA Approves First-Ever AI Tool To Detect Hidden Heart Conditions Before Symptoms Show
- Friday July 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
EchoNext examines the electrical signals captured during a routine ECG. Although these signals may appear normal to the human eye, the AI has been trained to detect subtle patterns linked to structural heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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NDTV Lifeline x Men's Health: Cardiologist Says Poor Lifestyle Is Driving Early Heart Attacks In Men
- Sunday June 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
One of the most dangerous misconceptions is the belief that young adults are naturally protected against heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Heart Disease, Diabetes And Cancer: Biggest Health Risks For Indian Men Explained
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are among the leading causes of illness and death among men in India.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Noticing These Skin Changes? They Could Be Signs Of Heart Disease
- Tuesday June 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Swelling in the feet, ankles, or lower legs can sometimes signal heart problems. Known medically as peripheral edema, this occurs when excess fluid accumulates in body tissues.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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NDTV Lifeline: Why Millions Of Indians Sleep Every Night, But Never Rest
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Ambika Singh Kahma
NDTV Lifeline's first episode gives India a wake-up call to recognise sleep apnea as a critical public health issue
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Brittle, Yellow Or Pale Nails? Doctor Explains What These 7 Changes Indicate About Your Health
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Changes in nail colour, shape, texture, or strength may sometimes signal nutritional deficiencies or even underlying chronic health conditions.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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New One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy May Reduce Bad Cholesterol By 62%
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy developed by Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62% after a single infusion in an early trial, raising hopes for a long-lasting treatment to reduce heart attack risk
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www.ndtv.com/health
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High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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www.ndtv.com/health
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High Blood Pressure Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think; All Consequences Explained
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Vivek Kumar
Hypertension is increasingly alarming because it is affecting younger adults more than ever. Contributing factors include a sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, processed food consumption, obesity, sleep deprivation, and excessive screen time.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
BMI vs Waist-To-Hip Ratio: Which Better Predicts Your Health Risk?
- Thursday July 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
BMI is widely used to assess obesity but cannot differentiate between muscle and fat or indicate fat distribution in the body.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Strong Chest And Back Muscles May Lower Heart Attack Risk By 31%, Finds Study
- Friday July 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People with stronger and healthier chest and back muscles may have a lower risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers believe these muscles may act as an important indicator of overall fitness and long-term heart health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Childless Couple Lived On Rs 200 A Day, Left Rs 7 Crore For Sick Children
- Tuesday July 7, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Inspired by a hospital charity appeal, the couple chose to dedicate their life savings to children in need, saying they did not require much money for themselves.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
AI Finds Hidden Heart Signal That May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
- Monday July 6, 2026
- Artificial Intelligence | Written by Ramarko Sengupta
After analysing ECGs and death certificates collected over a decade, researchers say AI uncovered a previously unknown heart signal that could identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death, even when conventional screening suggests they are healthy.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
FDA Approves First-Ever AI Tool To Detect Hidden Heart Conditions Before Symptoms Show
- Friday July 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
EchoNext examines the electrical signals captured during a routine ECG. Although these signals may appear normal to the human eye, the AI has been trained to detect subtle patterns linked to structural heart disease.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
NDTV Lifeline x Men's Health: Cardiologist Says Poor Lifestyle Is Driving Early Heart Attacks In Men
- Sunday June 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
One of the most dangerous misconceptions is the belief that young adults are naturally protected against heart disease.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Heart Disease, Diabetes And Cancer: Biggest Health Risks For Indian Men Explained
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are among the leading causes of illness and death among men in India.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Noticing These Skin Changes? They Could Be Signs Of Heart Disease
- Tuesday June 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Swelling in the feet, ankles, or lower legs can sometimes signal heart problems. Known medically as peripheral edema, this occurs when excess fluid accumulates in body tissues.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
NDTV Lifeline: Why Millions Of Indians Sleep Every Night, But Never Rest
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Ambika Singh Kahma
NDTV Lifeline's first episode gives India a wake-up call to recognise sleep apnea as a critical public health issue
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Brittle, Yellow Or Pale Nails? Doctor Explains What These 7 Changes Indicate About Your Health
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Changes in nail colour, shape, texture, or strength may sometimes signal nutritional deficiencies or even underlying chronic health conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
New One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy May Reduce Bad Cholesterol By 62%
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy developed by Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62% after a single infusion in an early trial, raising hopes for a long-lasting treatment to reduce heart attack risk
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
High Blood Pressure Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think; All Consequences Explained
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Vivek Kumar
Hypertension is increasingly alarming because it is affecting younger adults more than ever. Contributing factors include a sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, processed food consumption, obesity, sleep deprivation, and excessive screen time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health