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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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These biomarkers may predict organ failure, death in chronic kidney disease

A new study highlights biomarkers that may predict chronic kidney disease progression, opening new possibilities for targeted care and personalised medicine

These biomarkers may predict organ failure, death in chronic kidney disease
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

From stress to habits: Why some people walk or talk in their sleep

Stress, fatigue, and erratic schedules can all trigger sleepwalking or sleep talking; doctors explain what happens in your brain and when to worry

From stress to habits: Why some people walk or talk in their sleep
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 1:39 PM IST

Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study

A new study reveals that respiratory infections like common flu and coronavirus can awaken dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, raising concerns for survivors

Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

From poha to yoghurt bowl: Doctor-approved picks for gut-healthy breakfasts

A gastroenterologist lists 8 simple, tasty, and gut-friendly meals that boost energy, focus, and digestion

From poha to yoghurt bowl: Doctor-approved picks for gut-healthy breakfasts
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 9:27 AM IST

15 myths about ageing that could change how you see your future health

From fitness to brain health, a doctor debunked 15 myths about ageing, proving that the choices you make in your 20s and 30s can keep you thriving for decades

15 myths about ageing that could change how you see your future health
Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches

This Independence Day, reclaim your freedom from pain; walk, stretch, and move daily to keep joints strong, posture healthy, and your body full of energy

Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches
Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 10:40 AM IST

This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques

Independence Day: Liberate yourself from daily stress with easy meditation and pranayama practices. Enhance mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and feel energised every day

This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques
Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 9:50 AM IST

Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say

Positive affirmations can rewire your brain's thinking patterns over time, but experts warn they work best as part of a broader mental wellness toolkit

Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 4:09 PM IST

Can sunscreen pills replace your cream? Here's what dermatologists say

Sunscreen in a capsule promises convenience, but does it deliver real protection? Dermatologist explains the benefits, limits, and best ways to use them for daily sun safety

Can sunscreen pills replace your cream? Here's what dermatologists say
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Kinder kids more likely to eat fruits, veggies as teens, study finds

A UK study tracking 6,200 kids for over a decade links prosocial behaviour to better eating habits, offering parents a new reason to raise kinder kids

Kinder kids more likely to eat fruits, veggies as teens, study finds
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

Diet, workout, mindset that keep 'Coolie' star Rajinikanth energetic at 74

Coolie Star Rajinikanth Fitness Mantra : At 74, Rajinikanth's energy defies age. Thalaiva's lifestyle shows how discipline and simplicity can keep you fit, energetic and ageless

Diet, workout, mindset that keep 'Coolie' star Rajinikanth energetic at 74
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

From ICU to new life: Tracing the journey of a donated organ in India

From confirming brain death to racing against the clock, here's how India's doctors, labs, and Notto work together to deliver a donated organ and save lives

From ICU to new life: Tracing the journey of a donated organ in India
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

Brain death explained: The hardest 'yes' and a window for organ donation

Brain death is the only moment when deceased organ donation can give others a second chance at life. Understanding it helps families say 'yes' when it matters most

Brain death explained: The hardest 'yes' and a window for organ donation
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

From fear to heart failure: Stalked women face 40% higher heart health risk

A 20-year Harvard-led study finds experiencing stalking and obtaining restraining orders linked to sharply higher heart disease and stroke risk in women

From fear to heart failure: Stalked women face 40% higher heart health risk
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

ChatGPT can't be your therapist anymore, here's what has changed and why

Curious why ChatGPT is no longer your go-to confidant? OpenAI now limits emotional advice, pushing users toward real-world support. Know what has changed

ChatGPT can't be your therapist anymore, here's what has changed and why
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

Cannabis addiction triples oral cancer risk in just five years, study finds

A new California study reveals that cannabis use disorder is linked to a threefold rise in oral cancer risk, challenging the belief that marijuana is a 'safe' drug

Cannabis addiction triples oral cancer risk in just five years, study finds
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 6:02 PM IST

Cult Fit co-founder's realistic weight loss lessons for lasting results

From better sleep to mindful hydration, Cult Fit co-founder Rishabh Telang shares six simple, science-backed weight loss tips that fit into real life, no crash diets required

Cult Fit co-founder's realistic weight loss lessons for lasting results
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 5:56 PM IST

ChatGPT salt swap advice lands man in hospital with bromide poisoning

A new case warns that relying on AI for diet advice can be dangerous, as a man replaced salt with sodium bromide and developed life-threatening toxicity

ChatGPT salt swap advice lands man in hospital with bromide poisoning
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 1:25 PM IST

From dandruff to diet, here are 16 myths about balding in men, women busted

Hair loss often triggers confusion and panic. This week, we dispel 16 myths about balding in men and women

From dandruff to diet, here are 16 myths about balding in men, women busted
Updated On : 08 Aug 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Fluoride or not? Dentists reveal how to choose the right toothpaste

Fluoride-free toothpaste sounds clean and natural, but dentists say it may not be enough to protect your teeth from decay and long-term damage

Fluoride or not? Dentists reveal how to choose the right toothpaste
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 9:13 AM IST