The monsoon season brings with it a change in weather and humidity levels, which in turn can affect the […]
Why skin infections are common in Mumbai during monsoon
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Friendship Day: Health experts highlight why `active listening` is important
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is talking, but very few are actually listening. Being truly heard is one of […]
Salt warning labels on menus may help diners make healthier choices: Study
Salt warning labels on menus in restaurants may help diners rethink over high-salt meals and make healthier choices, according […]
60 pc of liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors: Study
More than three of every five liver cancer cases in the world can be prevented by addressing risk factors, […]
Mumbai fertility experts observing declining ovarian reserve among women in 30s
In a concerning shift, Mumbai`s fertility health experts are seeing an increase in the number of young women in […]
Stuttering may occur due to genetic factors, find US researchers
Understanding the causes of stuttering may no longer be a mystery, as US researchers on Monday provided evidence to […]
Pune doctors seeing surge in preeclampsia cases among pregnant women
Pune doctors are observing a spike in pre-eclampsia cases among pregnant women. It is a condition that, if not […]
About 673 million people worldwide experienced hunger in 2024: UN report
An estimated 8.2 per cent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, according […]
Chips, cookies may raise addiction risk akin to substance-use disorders: Study
Your favourite chips, cookies, soda — ultra-processed foods — can trigger addictive behaviours that meet the same clinical criteria […]
Mumbai doctors highlight simple steps to prevent hepatitis
As per the World Health Organization data (2022), approximately 1.3 million people die each year from chronic viral hepatitis […]