Barkha Mathur

Researchers have found that combining microwaves with traditional frying may cut oil absorption in French fries while keeping them crispy

Scientists found that the amino acid methionine helped infected mice survive severe illness by boosting kidney filtration and clearing harmful inflammatory molecules from the bloodstream

A massive study of nearly one million US veterans finds that having both insomnia and sleep apnea sharply raises the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

A large Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five

International Women's Day 2026: From perimenopause brain fog to metabolic shifts, here's why women thrive when they prioritise recovery over constant reinvention

Loud snoring, restless nights and constant fatigue may be more than stress. Here's how to spot sleep disorders early and why ignoring them can harm your heart, brain and metabolism

World Obesity Day: Is weight loss after 60 always healthy? Doctors explain who benefits, when it can backfire, and why strength, mobility and nutrition may matter more than the scale

A new study shows that tweaking natural killer cells and briefly treating them with a cancer drug helped them destroy blood cancer cells more effectively in lab and animal tests

Scientists have found that disrupted circadian rhythms may keep the brain alert at night, preventing the mental disengagement needed to fall and stay asleep

Psychiatrists explain why emotional maturity in love, not just chemistry or compatibility, may be the strongest predictor of long-term relationship stability and mental wellbeing

A new study reveals how polyamines such as spermidine alter protein synthesis in cancer cells, separating their healthy ageing effects from their tumour-promoting potential

A psychotherapist explains how lack of closure keeps the stress cycle active, disrupts sleep, affects immunity, and why true acceptance must come from within

Once considered impossible, blood group mismatch no longer means kidney transplants cannot happen, as new immune therapies and kidney swap programmes improve outcomes

From indulgence and influencer trends to productivity pressure and supplement hype, medical experts explain what self-care really means, and what it doesn't

A new US study detects 42 PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, including hidden chemicals missed by routine tests. With no specific monitoring system in India, should we be worried?

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

As coconuts mature from green to brown, their sugar levels, electrolyte balance and metabolic impact shift, and doctors explain which version suits your health needs better

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi says India's 500 GW non-fossil target hinges on scaling storage, strengthening domestic manufacturing and ensuring cheaper renewable power

At BS Manthan, Amitabh Kant says fractured global supply chains and AI disruption give India a strategic opening, provided it cuts the cost of doing business and builds scale in manufacturing

From a ₹49 lakh crisis-born firm to a ₹65,000 crore giant, Dixon's MD & CEO maps India's electronics leap, AI-led factories, global ambitions, and the long road to owning IP