Health Stories
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
How India’s diet is driving its rising heart complications
A global study links 1.11 million heart deaths in India each year to poor diets, with the country also leading in lost healthy years. From excess salt to missing nutrients, everyday eating habits are emerging as a major driver of heart disease
Brown & white fat: How to activate one, lose the other
Storage of fat is different in Indians. This makes our organs vulnerable to inflammation
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
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
7 in 10 heart failure patients lack health cover. What does that mean for survival?
Most heart failure patients in India pay over 90% of treatment – or over Rs 1.06 lakh annually – out of pocket. New research shows how gaps in coverage are pushing families into debt – and may be affecting survival
- Rajesh SharmaDevyani Mohan
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Nagging neck & back pain? It may be overnight sleep strain
That’s how 6-8-hour stress on joints, discs, nerves and muscles shows up
Can fatty liver be undone? This case suggests it can
Diagnosed with stage-3 fatty liver, a 70-year-old refused to accept it as permanent. Three months later, even the damage was gone — offering rare hope against a growing epidemic.
- TNN
India’s screen addiction is triggering a bigger health concern
From nearly 200,000 hours of content in 2025 to 87.58 crore multi-screen users, India’s media boom is accelerating, but parallel research points to rising concerns over sleep disruption, cognitive fatigue and children’s screen dependency
- Alka Dhupkar
- 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
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
Joint pain? You may need to get your gums checked
Management of oral health is integral to arthritis care, say doctors
- Lata Mishra
- TNN
These weight-loss drugs aren’t cleared for use. But Indians are already chasing them
Online forums are leading Indians to experimental weight-loss drugs not yet approved for use. What follows is a murky chain of Chinese suppliers, local sellers, imports and self-injection that has doctors worried
Only 1 in 3 Indian kids has basic stamina. What’s going wrong?
Indian schoolchildren are getting fitter after Covid — but not enough where it matters most. Weak endurance and muscle strength highlight a growing public health concern shaped by diet, inactivity, and environment.
Can stress and poor sleep affect blood sugar levels? 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
Your bones may hold key to better blood sugar control
Good metabolic health is linked to bone-forming cells. Here’s how
‘We're fatter than ever before — but India can still avoid the mistakes richer countries made’
An Oxford University expert says obesity is less personal failure than a world built for overeating — and GLP-1 drugs show how biological it is. Can India avoid richer countries’ food mistakes?
- Srijana Mitra Das
- Times Evoke
Most heart attacks don’t come out of nowhere. A new tool shows why
A quiet shift is underway in how heart risk is assessed. Doctors are moving towards earlier, more precise intervention — before symptoms appear
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM