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Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

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National Nutrition Week: Which foods you should always soak before eating

Cooking softens food, but soaking kick-starts the process earlier - reducing bloating and improving digestion

National Nutrition Week: Which foods you should always soak before eating
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 4:00 PM IST

Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss

Ever gone blank in an argument with your partner or at work? Struggled to recall details mid-fight? Experts explain how stress and trauma affect memory, and how to cope with it

Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

Are your daily habits secretly lowering your fertility? Here's what to know

From laptops on your lap to skinny jeans and saunas, everyday heat exposures may quietly lower sperm count and motility. Experts share tips to protect fertility

Are your daily habits secretly lowering your fertility? Here's what to know
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

Infertility is 'woman's issue': Why it's a myth, how men make up 50% cases

Male infertility is often ignored, with factors such as stress, poor sleep, and bad habits affecting sperm health. Experts share fertility treatments and lifestyle changes

Infertility is 'woman's issue': Why it's a myth, how men make up 50% cases
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Why it's harder to burn fat with age, and how scientists plan to fix it

Ageing slows our body's natural calorie burners, but a new study shows how reactivating beige fat could help tackle weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease

Why it's harder to burn fat with age, and how scientists plan to fix it
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

New study shows how mitochondria help cancer cells survive and spread

Why does breast cancer spread? Researchers trace the answer to mitochondria, where glutathione import activates survival signals that drive deadly metastasis

New study shows how mitochondria help cancer cells survive and spread
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

When self-care turns toxic: Experts warn of the growing 'wellness trap'

From endless detoxes to obsessive step counts, overdoing wellness can harm mental health. Experts call this the wellness trap

When self-care turns toxic: Experts warn of the growing 'wellness trap'
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

Why you're a mosquito magnet and not your friends? Doctor explains

Always the one covered in mosquito bites while your friends walk free? Science says it is not because "your blood is sweeter", here's what makes you a mosquito magnet

Why you're a mosquito magnet and not your friends? Doctor explains
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 3:48 PM IST

'I swapped Fomo for Jomo, and my mental health has never been better'

From anxiety to contentment, here's how Fomo and Jomo shape our mental health and daily choices

'I swapped Fomo for Jomo, and my mental health has never been better'
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

Skipping annual health exams may cost Deloitte senior leaders up to ₹1 lakh

Deloitte has introduced a tough health mandate for senior executives and partners who must undergo annual health check-ups or face penalties up to ₹1 lakh

Skipping annual health exams may cost Deloitte senior leaders up to ₹1 lakh
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

This new compound may help treat aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at IIT Guwahati and IASST have designed a novel compound showing promise against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

This new compound may help treat aggressive triple-negative breast cancer
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Scientists test 4-in-1 drug that may rival Ozempic and bariatric surgery

Researchers explore next-gen obesity drug targeting four hormones at once to overcome limits of existing treatments

Scientists test 4-in-1 drug that may rival Ozempic and bariatric surgery
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Could this new Japanese drug end the dangers of opioids for pain relief?

A Kyoto University team has developed ADRIANA, a first-of-its-kind non-opioid painkiller that could rival morphine and fentanyl, without addiction or deadly side effects

Could this new Japanese drug end the dangers of opioids for pain relief?
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 2:34 PM IST

Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study

According to the AQLI 2025 report, Indians breathe air worse than WHO's safe limits, losing 3.5 years of life expectancy, up to double in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh

Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 11:56 AM IST

'Wear sunscreen daily': Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay after cancer surgery

After undergoing surgery for basal cell carcinoma, Gordon Ramsay shared a stitched-face photo and urged fans to take UV protection seriously to prevent skin damage

'Wear sunscreen daily': Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay after cancer surgery
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

'I drank matcha every day, then I noticed my hair was falling out'

An Instagram creator linked daily matcha with sudden hair loss - experts say timing, tannins, and poor iron absorption may be the surprising culprits behind it

'I drank matcha every day, then I noticed my hair was falling out'
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 9:18 AM IST

Could one mRNA therapy stop flu, Covid, and more? Scientists say yes

Inspired by a rare mutation that makes people virus-resistant, researchers have created an experimental mRNA nasal therapy that may offer broad protection against future outbreaks

Could one mRNA therapy stop flu, Covid, and more? Scientists say yes
Updated On : 29 Aug 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Anaemia isn't just about iron: Doctors bust myths and share real causes

Anaemia isn't just a minor issue or a women-only condition. Doctors bust common myths and share why awareness is key to spotting and treating it early

Anaemia isn't just about iron: Doctors bust myths and share real causes
Updated On : 29 Aug 2025 | 10:46 AM IST

RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'

Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services claims he can spot unhealthy children just by looking, sparking debate as experts stress complex conditions need proper medical assessment

RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 5:37 PM IST

Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast

After hearing Malaika Arora and Rujuta Diwekar call ghee a superfood, Soha Ali Khan experimented with ghee coffee. But does the drink live up to its buzz? Here's a look at benefits and possible risks

Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 2:23 PM IST