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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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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

This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%

Scientists say paper-thin sheets that emit safe vapours can block over half of mosquito bites, offering a major breakthrough against malaria and dengue

This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication

High blood pressure can be managed without pills. From the DASH diet to yoga and weight loss, here are proven lifestyle changes to lower BP

High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?

Carrying your phone in your trouser pocket may be convenient, but doctor says heat and radiation could slowly impact sperm health and fertility

Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones

Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins are your natural happy hormones. Here's how simple lifestyle tweaks can lift your mood and lower stress, day after day

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers

From headaches to period cramps, painkillers are everywhere-but doctors warn against popping the wrong one without knowing the risks

Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:01 PM IST