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Diwali 2025: Rujuta Diwekar shares 5 easy health tips for the festive season

Diwali 2025: Rujuta Diwekar shares 5 easy health tips for the festive season

From sipping Tulsi tea on chilly mornings to enjoying food the way nature intended, the city-based nutritionist's guide helps ensure that Diwali is not just about gratification, but also nourishment, balance, and harmony

More mental health challenges being seen in young adults between 18-35 years

According to WHO estimates, nearly 1 in 5 Indians may experience some form of mental health concern in their lifetime, but actual figures are likely higher due to underreporting and stigma

08 October,2025 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

19 pct Indians say their perfect match is from different economic background

Over 37 per cent of daters between 28 and 35 years revealed in the survey that they would've never crossed paths with their matches in their life offline

08 October,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

New study reveals why females and males experience depression differently

In the study, published in Nature Communications, scientists found that genetic factors contribute more to depression risk in females than in males

08 October,2025 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

WHO sets new guidelines tackling deaths from excessive bleeding after childbirth

The maternal health guidelines, co-published with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives, highlight the urgent need for earlier detection and faster intervention to prevent death among new mothers

08 October,2025 12:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Severe obesity causes lungs to age prematurely: Study

In obesity, lung fibroblasts, that is, connective tissue cells, specifically accumulate fat, become more mobile, and show early signs of premature ageing

08 October,2025 10:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

New study says Gen Z are drinking less alcohol, health benefits will last longer

The study, published in the journal Addiction, showed that although alcohol abstinence is generally lowest in early adulthood, Gen Z shows a higher likelihood of abstaining compared to previous generations

08 October,2025 09:56 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

The Lancet: Calcium supplements may not lead to dementia in older women

Around 20 per cent of women over the age of 70 are affected by osteoporosis and calcium supplementation is widely recommended as a preventative measure against fracture

08 October,2025 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Healthy festive eating: Follow these expert tips to avoid overindulging

Celebrate the season without the stress. Learn how to enjoy festive foods mindfully with expert tips on portion control, smart swaps, and simple recovery

07 October,2025 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

India’s sex ratio at birth improved with 917 females per 1000 males in 2021-23

Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare added women by birth are more resilient and have a stronger immune system, hence the survival of a female child is more possible naturally than a male child

07 October,2025 03:00 PM IST | New Delhi

Mumbai docs see 60 pct rise in spine issues among women post-pregnancy, adults

Many new mothers experience back pain, posture issues, and spinal discomfort due to physical changes during and after pregnancy, the health experts highlighted

07 October,2025 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Government: 99 pct drop in prevalence rate of leprosy in India in last 44 years

As per an official statement, India in 2025 had a prevalence rate of 0.57 per 10,000 population and 0.82 lakh patients on treatment. In stark contrast, the country in 1981 had a prevalence rate of 57.2 per 10,000 population and 39.19 lakh patients on treatment

07 October,2025 10:35 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai docs see 60 pct rise in spine issues among women post-pregnancy, adults

Mumbai docs see 60 pct rise in spine issues among women post-pregnancy, adults

Many new mothers experience back pain, posture issues, and spinal discomfort due to physical changes during and after pregnancy, the health experts highlighted

07 October,2025 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Government: 99 pct drop in prevalence rate of leprosy in India in last 44 years

Government: 99 pct drop in prevalence rate of leprosy in India in last 44 years

As per an official statement, India in 2025 had a prevalence rate of 0.57 per 10,000 population and 0.82 lakh patients on treatment. In stark contrast, the country in 1981 had a prevalence rate of 57.2 per 10,000 population and 39.19 lakh patients on treatment

07 October,2025 10:35 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to three scientists

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to three scientists

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance

06 October,2025 07:05 PM IST | Stockholm | AP
Here are five simple practices to protect your mental health daily

Here are five simple practices to protect your mental health daily

Small acts of daily self-care can significantly improve mental health, manage stress, lower the risk of illness, and increase energy. Here are five simple steps to protect your mental health daily

06 October,2025 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ebola virus strain found in semen, breast milk months after infection: Study

Ebola virus strain found in semen, breast milk months after infection: Study

Nearly 60 per cent of the survivors of an outbreak in Uganda from 2022-23 reported ongoing and debilitating health issues, even two years post-infection, that interfered with their daily lives, noted researchers at Washington State University

05 October,2025 12:14 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

IN PHOTOS: 5 tips to maintain wellness during the festive season

Is the festive season messing with your nutritional routine? Here’s how to indulge consciously without losing the seasonal cheer (Story by Anindita Paul; Representational Pics/iStock)

02 September,2025 01:24 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Long Covid patients more likely to suffer from unusual heart rhythm disorder

Long Covid patients more likely to suffer from unusual heart rhythm disorder

The study found that the condition, where the heart beats abnormally fast when changing position from lying down to standing up, is more common in middle-aged women than men

05 October,2025 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Study shows size, severity of chikungunya outbreaks unpredictable

Study shows size, severity of chikungunya outbreaks unpredictable

The virus, common in tropical and subtropical regions, including Asia, Africa, and South America, leads to symptoms such as acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months

05 October,2025 11:35 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Deadly brain cancer can alter skull, immune response: Study

Deadly brain cancer can alter skull, immune response: Study

A team of researchers found the first evidence to show that glioblastoma can erode the skull, alter the makeup of skull marrow, and interfere with the body's immune response

04 October,2025 03:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

World Mental Health Day 2025: Less talk, more action

World Mental Health Day 2025: Less talk, more action

Mental Health has become an essential aspect of mainstream conversation, among Gen Z especially in recent times. From social media to boardrooms, the subject is spoken about more openly than ever before

04 October,2025 01:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Pulmonologist on the dangerous impact of Air Pollution in Mumbai

    Pulmonologist on the dangerous impact of Air Pollution in Mumbai

    Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. In a chat with mid-day, he also spoke about the city’s deteriorating air quality and its possible connection with the increase in lifestyle diseases, the risks linked to exposure to air pollution, and the efficacy of masks and air purifiers, impact of construction dust on health and lifestyle of the citizens among other things.

    31 January,2025 01:55 PM IST
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