The famous surgeon Denis Burkitt is better known for his discovery of a childhood cancer now known as Burkitt’s lymphoma...

Switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet can do more than lower risk numbers — in some studies it has actually...

Every cell in our body burns oxygen to create energy — just as fire burns fuel to create heat. But...

Digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome) is now common: many students, IT workers and homemakers report dry, tired eyes, blur...

As we age, our brain’s abilities—memory, attention, thinking speed—gradually decline. This is a major concern because conditions like dementia rob...

Most of us think of diabetes as a result of obesity, poor diet, or lack of exercise. But new research...

Emerging evidence reinforces what longtime folk wisdom already suggested: consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for general...

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy caused by tick bites. When certain ticks bite humans, they can trigger our body to...

In India, we once had a culture where food was treated not just as nourishment, but as a sacred offering....

Fasting during Navratras (the nine nights of Devi worship) is often approached as a spiritual discipline, but modern science and...

India is the diabetes capital of the world, with over 100 million diagnosed diabetics and many more in the prediabetic...

Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, mung beans, and rajma are dietary pillars across India—protein-rich, fibre-loaded, and packed with phytonutrients. Yet, they...

LDL size matters less than LDL amount, and dietary saturated fat matters more than egg cholesterol. For Indians navigating rising...

In a country where roti, naan, paratha, biscuits, and bakery items dominate our plates—from the humble kitchen in a village...

For decades, the poultry industry across the globe — and increasingly in India — has been quietly feeding consumers not...

In a country like India, where access to high-end cholesterol drugs may be limited and side effects common, promoting the...

Oral diseases remain a significant public health concern, especially in rural populations. According to the National Oral Health Survey of...

Not long ago, gluten was considered harmless to everyone except those with rare conditions like celiac disease or wheat allergy....

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality, responsible for over 28% of all deaths according to the Indian...

The one piece of nutrition advice that has never gone out of style is also the simplest: eat more fruits...