Lata Mishra
Can an onion in your pocket stop heatstroke? Doctors say no
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s viral claim that carrying an onion can beat the heat has drawn medical pushback. Doctors warn such myths can mislead during heatwaves, when hydration, rest and early care — not folk remedies — determine whether heat stress turns dangerous
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is sudden fainting a heart warning sign? Top doctors answer this, and more
Every week, TOI+ subscribers ask questions about their health and India’s top doctors reply with clear, evidence-based guidance. From heart disease to diabetes, cancer to mental health, Hello, Doctor connects you directly with experts you can trust
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Another reason for a mammogram. It could be a window to your heart's health
Calcium deposits in breast arteries an early cardiac risk marker; treatmentcan even prevent heart attacks
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can new mRNA vaccine improve survival in India’s toughest cancer?
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers in India, with most cases detected too late for cure. A new mRNA vaccine is showing early promise in trials, but experts say its role, cost and real-world impact remain unclear.
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Are basic health tests enough after 40? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
India approves its first dengue vaccine. How it could protect you against dengue
What sets Qdenga apart is that it can be administered regardless of a prior infection. A phased rollout could take place as early as this year
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
What should I do if I get painful boils during periods? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Joint pain? You may need to get your gums checked
Management of oral health is integral to arthritis care, say doctors
- Lata Mishra
- TNN
Can stress and poor sleep affect blood sugar levels? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How to eliminate a persistent skin fungal infection? Top doctors answer
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why more Indians in their 90s are opting for major surgeries
Patients in their late 80s and 90s are increasingly undergoing complex surgeries once considered too risky for their age
- Lata Mishra
- TNN
What should you do if you experience hearing loss for over a week? Top doctors answer
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- Lata Mishra
- TNN
Why does the chest feel heavy even after a stent and pacemaker? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TNN
Mistakes, negligence, pressure: Why routine surgeries go wrong
In India, the possibility of a complication on the surgical table is higher than the global average, opening an added dimension of risk
Why does sleep get worse after knee replacement? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Should a healthy person take magnesium to sleep better? Top doctors answers this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Young, hardworking, successful. But helpless against chronic back pain
We spend a bulk of our day sitting, whether at work, commuting or scrolling the phone in free time. This is affecting the spine
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why heart attacks are striking gym-goers in their 30s, 40s and 50s
As younger Indians collapse during workouts, cardiologists are rethinking long-held assumptions about fitness and heart safety, outlining age-specific screening tests, safe heart-rate targets and recovery rules that could reduce the risk of exercise-triggered cardiac events
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why does my mind focus on worst-case scenarios before deadlines? Top doctors answer this, and more
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- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why is my blood sugar worsening after stopping some exercise? Top doctors answer this, and more
Every week, TOI+ subscribers ask questions about their health and India’s top doctors reply with clear, evidence-based guidance. From heart disease to diabetes, cancer to mental health, Hello, Doctor connects you directly with experts you can trust
- Lata Mishra
- TNN