Barkha Mathur
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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.
Barkha Mathur
RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'
Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services claims he can spot unhealthy children just by looking, sparking debate as experts stress complex conditions need proper medical assessment
 "RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'")
Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast
After hearing Malaika Arora and Rujuta Diwekar call ghee a superfood, Soha Ali Khan experimented with ghee coffee. But does the drink live up to its buzz? Here's a look at benefits and possible risks
 "Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast")
This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%
Scientists say paper-thin sheets that emit safe vapours can block over half of mosquito bites, offering a major breakthrough against malaria and dengue
 "This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%")
High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication
High blood pressure can be managed without pills. From the DASH diet to yoga and weight loss, here are proven lifestyle changes to lower BP
 "High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication")
Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?
Carrying your phone in your trouser pocket may be convenient, but doctor says heat and radiation could slowly impact sperm health and fertility
 "Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?")
Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones
Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins are your natural happy hormones. Here's how simple lifestyle tweaks can lift your mood and lower stress, day after day
 "Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones")
Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers
From headaches to period cramps, painkillers are everywhere-but doctors warn against popping the wrong one without knowing the risks
 "Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers")
Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health
Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, they are simply misunderstood. Doctor explains how to manage overstimulation, stress, and mental health in today's fast-paced life
 "Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health")
Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?
Indian pharma takes Novo Nordisk to court over patents that keep Wegovy and Ozempic out of reach - could this slash prices for millions of patients?
 "Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?")
This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins
Scientists find our largest antibody doesn't destroy bacteria but blocks their toxins by stiffening them - a discovery that could inspire gentler, next-gen therapies for tough infections
 "This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins")
Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first
An Israeli hospital has created the first lab-grown kidney to survive 34 weeks, a milestone that could change future treatments for kidney diseases
 "Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first")
Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows
Drinking too little water doesn't just cause thirst-it could heighten how your body reacts to stress, with links to higher cortisol, heart risk, and mood disorders
 "Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows")
This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist
Most heart attacks strike between 7-11 am, not from stress but your wake-up routine, says cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj who warns mornings are high-alert hours
 "This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist")
Supplements can't replace food, sleep or movement: Rujuta Diwekar
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, said supplements can never replace the basics of health, such as home food, sleep, and daily movement
 "Supplements can't replace food, sleep or movement: Rujuta Diwekar")
At 51, Malaika Arora swears by ghee, home food and daily discipline
From workouts to wellness, Malaika Arora reveals how home food, ghee and discipline keep her energised and glowing even at 51
 "At 51, Malaika Arora swears by ghee, home food and daily discipline")
Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?
Workplace love can ease stress, boost morale, and even aid productivity-but it may also blur boundaries, fuel gossip, and affect your well-being. Psychiatrists weigh in on how to protect yourself
 "Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?")
From Covid-19 to cancer care: What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?
mRNA vaccines made headlines during Covid-19, now they could redefine cancer treatment. Here's what Nobel Prize-winning technology is and how it works
 "From Covid-19 to cancer care: What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?")
What to do if someone faints: First-aid tips and signs of emergency
From dehydration to stress, fainting has many triggers-doctor shares simple first-aid steps, signs of danger, and prevention tips everyone should know
 "What to do if someone faints: First-aid tips and signs of emergency")
Organ donation myths debunked: Experts explain facts that truly save lives
One donor can save up to eight lives, yet myths and misconceptions hold people back. Experts explain why these beliefs are false and how donation truly gives life
Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks
Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's fitness coach Karan Sawhney calls sitting the new smoking, recommends practical hacks to add movement daily
 "Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks")
