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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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From Fitbit to notification fatigue: Can AI help us use health data better?

As health tracking becomes a daily habit, information fatigue is setting in. A new study reveals how AI could filter noise, reduce anxiety, and make digital wellbeing tools truly work for us

From Fitbit to notification fatigue: Can AI help us use health data better?
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:53 PM IST

Stress and heartbreak may have triggered Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm

Reality star Kim Kardashian linked her brain aneurysm to extreme stress after her divorce. Neurologists explain why mental strain can have dangerous physical effects

Stress and heartbreak may have triggered Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

Hair today, not gone tomorrow: New serum may make baldness reversible

Researchers in Taiwan have created a natural serum that triggers rapid hair regrowth by stimulating fat cells, a breakthrough that could soon make baldness reversible

Hair today, not gone tomorrow: New serum may make baldness reversible
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

Bright lights at night may raise heart disease and stroke risk: Study

New research reveals that exposure to bright lights at night may significantly raise your risk of heart disease and stroke

Bright lights at night may raise heart disease and stroke risk: Study
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

AI therapy apps promise comfort, but can they truly understand you?

As AI chatbots flood the mental health space, experts question whether digital empathy can ever replace human understanding, and where the line between support and therapy really lies

AI therapy apps promise comfort, but can they truly understand you?
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

Normal or C-section? Doctors bust 10 childbirth myths every parent hears

From pain and recovery to bonding and baby health, experts explain what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to normal delivery vs C-section

Normal or C-section? Doctors bust 10 childbirth myths every parent hears
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

Jennifer Aniston's go-to 5 moves for fitness and balance after 40

At 56, Jennifer Aniston swears by Pvolve, a gentle yet powerful resistance workout. Her trainer breaks down five key moves ideal for women in their 40s and 50s

Jennifer Aniston's go-to 5 moves for fitness and balance after 40
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Feeling low? These simple five-minute acts could boost happiness fast

A global study of nearly 18,000 people finds that just five to ten minutes of simple daily acts like expressing gratitude or celebrating others can lower stress and boost happiness

Feeling low? These simple five-minute acts could boost happiness fast
Updated On : 23 Oct 2025 | 2:22 PM IST

Most women in poorer countries miss early cancer detection, says Lancet

Women's cancers like breast, cervical, and ovarian are often detected late in poorer countries, sharply reducing survival chances, according to a global Lancet study

Most women in poorer countries miss early cancer detection, says Lancet
Updated On : 23 Oct 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Are you in a 'swag gap' relationship? How it impacts mental health

The invisible divide between partners in confidence and visibility or 'swag gap' is a modern love dilemma. Experts explain how keeping up with your partner's social presence can affect mental health

Are you in a 'swag gap' relationship? How it impacts mental health
Updated On : 23 Oct 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

Can't remember where you left your keys? Check how you're sleeping

From restless nights to oversleeping, irregular sleep habits make your brain age faster, raising the risk of forgetfulness, cognitive decline, and even dementia, says a new study

Can't remember where you left your keys? Check how you're sleeping
Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 10:38 AM IST

Feeling exhausted after Diwali celebrations? Here's how to bounce back

After days of lights, late nights, and endless socialising, exhaustion often lingers once the festivities end. Experts share how to rest smart, recharge, and regain your festive balance

Feeling exhausted after Diwali celebrations? Here's how to bounce back
Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 10:10 AM IST

Air pollution alert: What to do immediately when AQI turns unhealthy

As air quality plummets across cities, doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart risks. Here's how to protect yourself immediately from pollution-related cough, fatigue, and long-term health damage

Air pollution alert: What to do immediately when AQI turns unhealthy
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Keto diet may worsen aggressive breast cancer, new study warns

Scientists find that high-fat diets and elevated lipid levels can accelerate breast cancer growth, prompting caution over keto regimens among patients and survivors

Keto diet may worsen aggressive breast cancer, new study warns
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

Influencer's sunscreen test sparks debate over SPF claims, marketing ethics

Independent lab tests reveal that several popular Indian sunscreen brands offer far lower sun protection than advertised, exposing serious gaps in product testing and transparency

Influencer's sunscreen test sparks debate over SPF claims, marketing ethics
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 2:04 PM IST

Diwali 2025: Festive season isn't kind to your skin. Here's how to fix it

Too many sweets, sleepless nights, smog, and heavy makeup can trigger festive breakouts. Dermatologists share how to calm your skin, restore its glow, and prevent post-Diwali damage

Diwali 2025: Festive season isn't kind to your skin. Here's how to fix it
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

Festival stress syndrome: Why festive cheer can sometimes feel overwhelming

Between social obligations, family expectations, and packed calendars, festivals can leave you more drained than delighted. Experts explain the festival stress syndrome and ways to cope with it

Festival stress syndrome: Why festive cheer can sometimes feel overwhelming
Updated On : 20 Oct 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

Why loneliness hits harder during Diwali, and how to cope with it

For singles, and those far from family, Diwali can feel isolating. Experts explain why festive joy often deepens the ache of solitude, and how to ease it

Why loneliness hits harder during Diwali, and how to cope with it
Updated On : 20 Oct 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Diwali 2025 first-aid guide: How to treat burns, eye, and smoke injuries

Here's your essential doctor-approved guide to handle burns, eye injuries, and breathing problems safely this Diwali without panic

Diwali 2025 first-aid guide: How to treat burns, eye, and smoke injuries
Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Diwali 2025 safety guide: How to prevent firecracker burns and injuries

Doctors say most Diwali-related accidents are preventable with simple safety habits, from avoiding synthetic clothes to using green crackers and knowing first aid

Diwali 2025 safety guide: How to prevent firecracker burns and injuries
Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 11:54 AM IST