AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares 8 better snacks he recommends his patients to eat instead of potato chips
[ad_1] Eating too much processed food, instead of whole foods, means consuming excessive amounts of calories, saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Per a report published by the NHS UK, diets high in ultra-processed foods have been linked to an increased risk of health conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Snacks can heal or harm. It depends
Cardiologist shares 3 types of foods he ate to lose hidden fat and protect his heart health
[ad_1] Updated on: Oct 04, 2025 12:09 pm IST Cardiologist Dr Sundeep Mishra recommends adding fatty fish, leafy greens, and whole grains to your diet to reduce visceral fat and improve heart health. As more people become aware of the dangers of hidden visceral fat, many are working to improve their heart health. To manage this type of fat effectively,
BMC introduces Integrated Patients Healthcare Scheme for cashless hospitalisation, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: More than 30 years after user fees were introduced in public healthcare hospitals, requiring patients to pay for services, the BMC plans to introduce a system that could make hospitalisation a “cashless experience” for patients. Towards this end, BMC has set up the Integrated Patients Healthcare Scheme Assistance System (IPHSA) to link most patients who walk into any
IHH gets SEBI approval for increasing Fortis shareholding, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: Malaysian healthcare service chain IHH Healthcare has secured market regulator, SEBI nod to proceed with its pending open offer for expanding its shareholding in corporate hospital chain Fortis and its subsidiary Malabar hospitals. Informing about the development to the malaysian market regulator— Bursa Securities— IHH said, “the Securities and Exchange Board of India, pursuant to its letter dated
Chennai sees early surge in flu, infections for second year in row, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai: For the second year in a row, a surge of influenza and other respiratory viral infections is hitting patients months ahead of the usual season, leading infectious diseases experts to doubt if flu is becoming an endemic threat. Most patients with fever, cough, and cold are testing positive for influenza A. Some infections in children are also triggered
Punjab public health care only moderately prepared for elderly care: Study, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chandigarh: Despite having one of the highest proportions of elderly population in the country, Punjab’s public healthcare system was found to be moderately prepared for geriatric-friendly services, with gaps in workforce availability, infrastructure, and financial support across different levels of care. These findings emerge from the first comprehensive evaluation of geriatric service readiness conducted across all tiers of the
Scientists create ‘mirror-image’ nanopores for early cancer detection, personalised diagnostics, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram: Scientists at BRIC-RGCB have built tiny “mirror-image” pores that work like nature’s own protein tunnels but are made from flipped synthetic peptides. These could help in the early detection of diseases such as cancer, as well as in personalised diagnostics. The team of researchers, led by faculty scientist Dr Mahendran K R, developed these new pores, called DpPorA.
Rohtak PGI Dental Professors’ Study on Mandibular Fractures Makes Top 50 List Worldwide, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Rohtak: The dental college physicians at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, which prioritizes research, have once again proven that the university’s physicians have a distinct identity on the world stage in the field of research. The research work conducted by professors at the Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, has been recognized globally. The study on
‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan concludes with over 18 lakh health camps nationwide, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched from September 17 to October 2 and concluded with widespread participation across India, benefiting lakhs of women, children, and families through comprehensive health services, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. By the end October 2, over 18 lakh health camps (comprising both screening
Blood, plasma units stolen from AIIMS Bhopal; one booked, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bhopal: Several units of blood and plasma have been stolen from the blood bank of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal, according to the police. Following a complaint by AIIMS blood bank in-charge Dr Gyanendra Prasad to the Bagh Sevania police station, a case was registered against an outsourced employee, an official said on
How they built a global AI healthcare venture, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Ankit Modi’s journey with Qure.ai could have ended almost as soon as it began. He had an offer from Epic Systems in the US, and though the company’s first H-1B application for Ankit failed, it succeeded the following year. But by then, he had started Qure.ai with Prashant Warier and Preetham Putha, and Ankit was in a huge dilemma.
US government shutdown threatens food-aid program for low-income Americans, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] By Bo Erickson and Leah Douglas Washington: Crucial food assistance for about 6.7 million low-income Americans has been put in jeopardy by a federal government shutdown that the deeply divided U.S. Congress shows no signs of resolving swiftly. The threat to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, illustrates how the effects of
AIIMS gastroenterologist suggests low-FODMAP swaps for fruits and veggies that trigger gut issues
[ad_1] Fruits and vegetables are often considered the cornerstone of a healthy diet, but for people with sensitive guts, certain produce can trigger bloating, gas, and digestive distress. While avoiding them altogether may seem like the only solution, the good news is that you don’t always have to give up your favourites – you can simply switch to gentler, low-FODMAP
Global Study Reveals 51 Lakh in India Could Face Chikungunya Risk Annually, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: India could experience the biggest impacts of chikungunya in the long-term, potentially putting 51 lakh people at risk of the mosquito-borne infection every year, a global modelling study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health suggests. Brazil and Indonesia might be the second and third most affected, with impacts due to the disease in India
French biochemist reveals how movement helps balance glucose spikes after meals, shares 4 tips: ‘Household chores like…’
[ad_1] Published on: Oct 03, 2025 06:21 pm IST Sitting down and relaxing immediately after meals can spike glucose levels. Instead, Jesse Inchauspé recommends 4 daily activities to help balance spikes. Glucose-rich meals can cause sharp spikes in blood sugar, leaving the body struggling to bring levels back to balance. While many people instinctively sit down or relax after eating,
Surgeon explains why women shouldn’t ignore leg pain at night: ‘Reflects deeper problems in the circulation…’
[ad_1] Varicose veins are often dismissed as a cosmetic concern, but for many women, they are more than just unsightly veins – they signal underlying vascular issues that can affect comfort and mobility. Despite experiencing aching, heaviness, or throbbing in their legs, women frequently ignore these symptoms, focusing instead on appearance or daily responsibilities. Dr Pankaj Sharma advises against ignoring
Woman shares she got pregnant at 46 naturally: ‘Doctors will have women believe that a story like mine isn’t possible’
[ad_1] Katrina Kaif is expecting her first baby with husband Vicky Kaushal at 42, sparking conversations about late motherhood and fertility. She is not the only celebrity to have a late pregnancy – everyone from Salma Hayek to Farah Khan gave birth after 40. Also read | Fertility expert explains pros and cons of assisted reproduction technologies for late pregnancies
The Realities of Being a Doctor Today, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: In India, becoming a doctor has always been seen as one of the most challenging and noble journeys. The path demands years of intense preparation for entrance exams, an exhaustive MBBS curriculum, internships, and often super-specialisation. Beyond academics, doctors contend with financial pressures, heavy patient loads, and infrastructural gaps, all while striving to balance compassion with the
Fitness coach shares top 5 ‘supplements’ that can actually help you lose weight and boost health: ‘If you sweat a lot…’
[ad_1] With so many fitness supplements available, it’s hard to know which ones actually work. While many promise quick results, only a few are truly effective. Fitness coach Raj Ganpath shares in his October 3 Instagram post 5 supplements that can genuinely support fitness and weight loss. (Also read: Fitness coach says ‘lose weight without running’; shares 4 simple strategies
The Impact of QR678 Neo, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Hair restoration has entered a new era—one that goes far beyond cosmetic enhancement and touches the core of mental health, self-esteem, and quality of life. In a recent international study, led by Dr. Michael Gold, founder and medical director, Gold Skin Care Center, USA, and published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, evidence shows that
Doctor reveals what the colour of your poop might indicate: ‘Green leafy vegetables can tint stool with chlorophyll…’
[ad_1] Your stool can reveal more about your health than you might think. Changes in its colour, consistency, and texture can provide important indicators about digestive health, or even underlying medical conditions. While some variations are temporary and harmless, others may signal the need for urgent medical attention. The colour and texture of your poop can tell a lot about
A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chicago: About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15 per cent if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission, which brought together scientists worldwide to review the latest data on food’s role in human health, climate change, biodiversity and people’s working and living conditions. Their
AIIMS study reveals how ‘slouch-sit-scroll’ lifestyle is impacting health of gadget-glued teens, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Slouching over phones, sitting for hours in classrooms and skipping warm-ups before sports — lifestyle habits like these are already showing adverse effects on the health of Delhi’s teenagers. A new study by AIIMS, funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), found that many schoolchildren aged 15–18 years are developing forward posture, back pain, muscle tightness
Romanian hospital infections under scrutiny after seven infants die, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bucharest: Romania’s Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete denounced Thursday “serious deficiencies” at one of the largest paediatric hospitals in the country, where seven infants had recently died after contracting a bacterial infection. The seven infants, all under one year old, had been admitted for pre-existing conditions to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital in the northeastern city of
Over a dozen Australian suncreams pulled over safety concerns, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Sydney: The makers of over a dozen suncreams have halted sales in Australia after a consumer advocacy group analysis found many of them did not provide the sun protection factor their makers claimed. Long, hot days in the sun are a fixture of daily life in Australia, famous for its good weather and outdoors-loving lifestyle. But the country also