Barkha Mathur

Diwali 2025 first-aid guide: How to treat burns, eye, and smoke injuries

Here's your essential doctor-approved guide to handle burns, eye injuries, and breathing problems safely this Diwali without panic

Diwali 2025 safety guide: How to prevent firecracker burns and injuries

Doctors say most Diwali-related accidents are preventable with simple safety habits, from avoiding synthetic clothes to using green crackers and knowing first aid

Scientists discover brain neurons that record your meals and hunger cues

Researchers have identified 'meal memory' neurons that log what and when we eat, offering clues on how poor food memories disrupt hunger control and trigger overeating

How to enjoy Diwali drinks without damaging your liver or your waistline

Doctors warn that even small festive indulgences can strain your liver. Experts share science-backed tips to celebrate responsibly and stay healthy this Diwali

Can Ozempic slow Alzheimer's? Inside Novo Nordisk's big brain bet

Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic is now being tested in Alzheimer's patients in global trials that may redefine how metabolism links to brain health

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

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

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

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

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

'Why did I catch the flu even after taking the vaccine?' Doctor explains

You got the flu shot but still caught the flu? A doctor explains why vaccines don't always offer full protection, yet remain your best defence against severe illness and hospitalisation

Meet BCECNN: The AI that detects breast cancer and explains its logic

Researchers have developed an AI model that not only detects breast cancer with near-perfect accuracy but also visually explains its diagnosis to doctors, improving trust and transparency in screening

WHO flags a silent crisis: Are we running out of antibiotics that work?

The WHO's latest data show bacteria are evolving rapidly, outsmarting modern drugs, with South Asia and West Asia among the worst-hit regions as antibiotic resistance soars

The silent threat of irregular heartbeats: Doctors explain arrhythmia

Stress, caffeine, and long work hours can make your heart race, but doctors explain when it crosses the line into arrhythmia and how it may trigger sudden cardiac arrest

What causes hair to go grey, and how stem cells could restore colour

A new study finds that hair turns grey when pigment stem cells get trapped inside follicles instead of moving to the colour-making zone, revealing a potential path to reversal