Lata Mishra
Can eye drops be an alternative to your reading glasses?
An Indian pharma company has come out with a new eye drop, which purportedly helps people in their mid 40s get rid of their reading glasses. But the drug regulator DCGI has suspended the licence granted to the firm, citing “misleading claims”
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The uncommon heart attack that killed actor Vikas Sethi and others
Actor Vikas Sethi who had no previous cardiac issues died in his sleep on September 8. Doctors say they are seeing more cases of people who suffer heart attacks while asleep, and the symptoms – especially among younger patients – are not familiar
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is your pan masala a mouth freshener or nicotine bomb?
New study shows the levels of this habit forming chemical can vary 2,000-fold between brands. The levels of known cancer-causing chemicals also vary widely between different brands of other smokeless tobacco products
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Microplastic exposure: Why doctors want you to cut salt and sugar intake
A new study reveals that every Indian salt and sugar brand is contaminated with tiny plastic particles. According to doctors, chronic exposure to microplastics through excessive salt and sugar consumption may result in long-term health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and cancer
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why some heart doctors are prescribing smartwatches to patients
Patients have increasingly turned to wearables like the Apple Watch for heart monitoring, and cardiologists find these consumer devices handy for preliminary cardiac screening as their data can help them with treatment
She used toothpaste for acne and ruined her wedding album
People are tapping social media for health advice. While influencers’ tips are free and easy, the consequences can be long-term and dangerous
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Stem cells beat HIV again. This time, with one hand tied
Once might have been a fluke, but stem cells have cured half-a-dozen HIV patients since Timothy Ray Brown’s case in 2007. Normally, they need two genetic mutations to block the virus’s path, but in the most recent case, stem cells with only one path-blocking mutation seem to have worked
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Racing pulse but no heart attack? Your teen could be having panic attack
The pandemic and other factors are contributing to greater stress among teenagers, which in turn may be causing a condition that’s often mistaken for a heart attack
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears
In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
He watched India-Pak clash. Hours later, he died of a heart attack in his sleep
Doctors say they are seeing more cases of people who suffer heart attacks while they’re asleep. They say the symptoms – especially among younger patients – are not the familiar ones
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
4 patients tested SARAH, WHO’s new chatbot. This is their verdict
The AI-powered chatbot is supposed to help people understand risk factors of diseases and conditions better. We got four patients and their doctors to test it. This is what they felt
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Mumbai girl went from losing an arm to scoring 92% in Class 10 exams
The inspiring story of Anamta Ahmed, a Mumbai resident, who endured a life-altering accident nearly two years ago when she suffered an electric shock from an errant 11KV cable
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A weighty issue: Prediabetes sees a sharp rise among Mumbai teens
Most young adults remain unaware of this obesity-linked medical condition until they get themselves tested and consult a doctor. Prediabetes is a critical stage that requires immediate attention as this can progress to Type 2 diabetes, if left untreated
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Your drinking water may be causing fatigue. Here’s how to fix that
Doctors say most RO filters we’re using are a little too efficient in filtering out essential minerals from water. There are multiple ways to fix this.
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- TNN
What a thirsty Bengaluru can learn from Cape Town
Between 2015 and 2018, Cape Town faced a water shortage that made it a global example of climate change causing cities to run out of water. Here’s how the city bounced back, how it is now aiming to insure itself and what Bengaluru can learn from it
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Kate Middleton not alone. Why cancer is striking younger people today
A series of studies show that cancers are no longer an older person’s disease. In fact, they tend to be more aggressive when they afflict younger people
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You know what’s a heart attack. But a leg attack?
Most patients and many doctors are unable to diagnose this condition, called a leg attack. But if not treated in time, it can that can cost you a limb, or worse
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Zerodha billionaire's stroke: What young 'fit' Indians can learn
Two doctors praise Nithin Kamath’s decision to go public about suffering a stroke and explain what others need to know about the condition
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM