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Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
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www.ndtv.com
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Do Mangoes Make You Gain Weight? Expert Busts Myth
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
Mango's link to weight gain may be more myth than fact, especially when you understand how portion size, preparation, and fibre make all the difference.
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food.ndtv.com
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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Which Is The Oldest City In India?
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Steeped in ritual, myth, and everyday devotion, Varanasi stands as a rare city where ancient traditions continue to shape daily life without interruption.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Can Indoor Plants Improve Family Health During Heatwaves? Doctor Explains Pros And Cons
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Indoor plants can create a healthy environment at your home. During a heatwave, the air can become dry and stagnant, leading to various physical discomforts.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Is Calling Nicotine Healthy, Experts Smoke Out Dangerous Myth
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Nicotine may be safer than smoking when used in medically supervised therapies like patches or gums. But experts say that does not make it healthy
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Can Carrying Onions During A Heatwave Actually Help You Stay Cool? Doctors Explain
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors debunk the myth, explaining why it doesn't work and what actually protects you during extreme heat, including hydration, clothing, and timing outdoor exposure.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Hopeless To Healthy: Doctor Shares The Journey Of Metabolic Surgery Patients
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
For many patients, bariatric surgery creates a point where effort begins to work again. Hunger is controlled. Energy improves. Movement becomes easier.
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www.ndtv.com
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Experts Explain How Sugarcane Juice Is Beneficial For Liver Health
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Sugarcane juice has the ability to benefit liver health when it is consumed in a controlled dose. Here is what you need to know about the summer hydrating drink and its potential side effects.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is There A Wrong Way To Hydrate? Doctors Explain Hydration Mistakes You Are Making During A Heatwave
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Hydration can be done in the wrong manner, as people tend to assume that if they drink enough fluids, then it is enough. Here are the common hydration mistakes that people can make during a heatwave; Dr Moonish Aggarwal and Dr Kanikka Malhotra explai
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www.ndtv.com
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Starting The Day With Tea Or Coffee Before Water: What This Habit May Be Doing To The Body
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ramesh Garg
Beginning the day with water, followed by tea or coffee after a brief interval, aligns more closely with the body's physiological needs.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
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www.ndtv.com
-
Do Mangoes Make You Gain Weight? Expert Busts Myth
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
Mango's link to weight gain may be more myth than fact, especially when you understand how portion size, preparation, and fibre make all the difference.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Which Is The Oldest City In India?
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Steeped in ritual, myth, and everyday devotion, Varanasi stands as a rare city where ancient traditions continue to shape daily life without interruption.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Can Indoor Plants Improve Family Health During Heatwaves? Doctor Explains Pros And Cons
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Indoor plants can create a healthy environment at your home. During a heatwave, the air can become dry and stagnant, leading to various physical discomforts.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Social Media Is Calling Nicotine Healthy, Experts Smoke Out Dangerous Myth
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Nicotine may be safer than smoking when used in medically supervised therapies like patches or gums. But experts say that does not make it healthy
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Can Carrying Onions During A Heatwave Actually Help You Stay Cool? Doctors Explain
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors debunk the myth, explaining why it doesn't work and what actually protects you during extreme heat, including hydration, clothing, and timing outdoor exposure.
-
www.ndtv.com
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From Hopeless To Healthy: Doctor Shares The Journey Of Metabolic Surgery Patients
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
For many patients, bariatric surgery creates a point where effort begins to work again. Hunger is controlled. Energy improves. Movement becomes easier.
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www.ndtv.com
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Experts Explain How Sugarcane Juice Is Beneficial For Liver Health
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Sugarcane juice has the ability to benefit liver health when it is consumed in a controlled dose. Here is what you need to know about the summer hydrating drink and its potential side effects.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is There A Wrong Way To Hydrate? Doctors Explain Hydration Mistakes You Are Making During A Heatwave
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Hydration can be done in the wrong manner, as people tend to assume that if they drink enough fluids, then it is enough. Here are the common hydration mistakes that people can make during a heatwave; Dr Moonish Aggarwal and Dr Kanikka Malhotra explai
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www.ndtv.com
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Starting The Day With Tea Or Coffee Before Water: What This Habit May Be Doing To The Body
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ramesh Garg
Beginning the day with water, followed by tea or coffee after a brief interval, aligns more closely with the body's physiological needs.
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www.ndtv.com