Topic: Health

When stress, sadness or a bad mood strikes, cravings for chocolate, pizza, ice cream and chips are common. This is known as comfort eating.

Doctors advise avoiding long walks, running and intense outdoor exercise when AQI crosses 400, and recommend indoor activity during severe pollution.

Frequent gas, burping and bloating can affect daily life. Dr S.K. Sarin advises fresh balanced food, exercise, slower eating and medical advice when symptoms persist.

Persistent dry mouth despite drinking water may indicate xerostomia, a condition linked to reduced saliva production, medicines, diabetes, smoking and other causes.

Feeling full for a long time after eating, early fullness, nausea and vomiting may be signs of gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying.

As Diwali shopping picks up, rising air pollution can pose health risks. Check AQI, wear N95 or N99 masks and avoid crowded, high-traffic areas.

The Allahabad High Court quashed a cheating case against a doctor, saying failed IVF treatment is not by itself proof of fraud.

Headache is common, but frequent or worsening pain may indicate migraine, sinus infection, blood pressure or nervous system-related problems.

Stress and lack of sleep can trigger seizures in some epilepsy patients, though they do not cause epilepsy on their own, medical experts say.

It is important to pay special attention to diet during winter. Almonds can be a good option to provide the body with adequate energy and nutrition.

Troubled by being underweight? Include nutritious foods in your diet to gain weight, say nutrition experts, while focusing on calories, protein and healthy habits.

Why does blood pressure rise during cold weather? Know the reason behind it, who needs caution, and prevention steps advised by health experts.

Can yoga and pelvic floor exercises improve fertility in women? Doctors say they may support overall health but are not a guaranteed infertility treatment.

Eating three eggs daily may offer the body several benefits, helping support muscles, brain function and overall nutrition when included in a balanced diet.

Addiction can affect the brain, heart, lungs, liver and body functions. Experts advise timely medical help for substance dependence and emergencies.

The National Dental Commission has made nine details mandatory on dentists’ handwritten and digital prescriptions to improve transparency and patient information.

Cancer drug prices have been cut by up to more than 93 percent after NPPA revised MRPs of 543 cancer medicine brands and packs, offering relief to patients.

A Karnataka private hospital study found Acinetobacter baumannii in 154 patients’ blood; about 76.6% died within 30 days of infection detection.

PCOS can cause fertility-related problems in women. A balanced lifestyle, exercise, yoga, diet, medical evaluation and expert advice may help manage the condition.

Vardan is emerging as a potential natural alternative to traditional DAP, aimed at reducing dependence on chemical fertilisers and improving soil health.