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Diwali 2025 treats decoded: Calories in laddoos, kaju katlis and samosas

This Diwali, nutritionists decode the calorie content of laddoos, kaju katlis, gujiyas, and samosas, revealing how sugar, ghee and frying make your festive favourites calorie bombs

Diwali 2025: How asthma and COPD patients can protect their lungs from smog

As pollution peaks this Diwali, pulmonologists share essential tips for people with asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis to stay safe, breathe easier, and enjoy the festivities without fear

Diwali 2025: How to protect your lungs and breathe easy amid toxic air

Health experts share simple, science-backed ways to avoid cough, wheezing, and breathlessness as pollution levels soar across Indian cities during Diwali

Bloating after Diwali feasts? Here's why it happens and how to fix it

As rich meals and sweets take centre stage, many experience bloating and acidity during and after Diwali. Experts decode the link between overindulgence, acid reflux and post-festival gut distress

The sugar trap: Decoding festive mithai and packaged 'sugar-free' sweets

This Diwali, health experts decode what goes into traditional mithai and packaged 'sugar-free' treats; and why guilt-free labels may not be as harmless as they seem

Doctors debunk 14 dangerous myths about heart disease and fitness

Experts explain why red wine, thin bodies, exercise and fish oil are not foolproof heart protectors and how lifestyle still matters most at every age

Nearly 70% of Americans may be obese under new norms, study warns

Researchers warn that the findings reflect a growing global health crisis, as outdated BMI standards fail to capture hidden fat-linked risks contributing to chronic disease

New brain study reveals why music makes us move, feel, and connect

A new study reveals that our brains sync effortlessly with sound rhythms, showing why music moves us more deeply than any other sensation

Doctoral pressure cooker: Study links PhD years to higher mental health risks

Tracking over 20,000 PhD students, a Swedish study shows a sharp rise in psychiatric medication during doctoral years, with stress peaking in the fifth year before easing post-graduation

Diwali 2025 guilt-free eating guide: How to relish festive treats mindfully

This Diwali, indulge without the guilt. Experts share simple food swaps, mindful eating tricks, and realistic ways to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health goals intact

Acne: A GP's guide to understanding, managing, and preventing it

Acne isn't a single condition. It appears in many forms, affects people at different ages, and can be triggered by a range of factors

Pollution, smoking, and that cough: It may be time for a lung function test

If your cough just won't go away, it might be more than the season or smog; doctors explain when it's time to get a lung function test

Healthy Diwali gifts: From dry fruits to air purifiers, what's worth it

From organic hampers and sugar-free sweets to wearable health tech, wellness is the new gifting buzzword as experts explain what truly helps and what's just clever marketing

Diwali firecracker safety 101: How to keep kids safe this festive season

As Diwali lights up homes across India, doctors share crucial tips to protect children from firecracker burns, eye injuries, and smoke exposure while keeping the festive sparkle alive

Worried about turning 60? Science says that's when many of us actually peak

A large body of research shows that people's raw intellectual abilities - that is, their capacity to reason, remember and process information quickly, typically starts to decline from the mid-twenties

Coffee-stain effect: Indian scientists detect toxins at trillionth levels

A Bengaluru-based team has discovered a coffee-inspired, affordable way to detect banned dyes and contaminants in food at trillionth levels, offering a breakthrough in low-cost food safety testing

New light-based therapy kills cancer without harming healthy cells

Scientists have developed a new light-based therapy using tin nanoflakes and LED light to kill up to 92% of cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, offering hope for safer, home-based treatment

Green crackers: Are they really a cleaner, healthier and safer choice?

Despite claims of lower emissions and noise, green crackers continue to release harmful ultrafine particles and stress the heart and lungs, experts caution.

WHO issues alert against 3 cough syrups linked to MP children's deaths

CDSCO had earlier informed the global health body that none of the syrups were exported to other countries

Death in a bottle: Toxic cough syrups once again prove fatal for children

Toxic cough syrups have once again proven fatal for children. This time, the tragedy has happened in India. Here's a look at why this sordid tale never seems to let up