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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

A rare behind-the-scenes video from Irrfan Khan's unreleased directorial venture, 'Alvida,' has surfaced, offering a poignant look at his filmmaking aspirations. His wife, Sutapa Sikdar, shared the footage, revealing Irrfan's vision for the film, which he transformed into a love story from a leprosy narrative. The clip also highlights a young Nawazuddin Siddiqui's early days. Read on to know more in detail.

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

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

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

Doctors say that if there’s a history of heart attacks in your family, routine tests may not capture how much at risk you are even at young ages

An unreleased film from 25 years ago, 'The Last Tenant,' starring a young Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan, has premiered on YouTube. Thought lost, the footage was recently rediscovered on VHS. Director Sarthak Dasgupta released the film as a tribute to the late Irrfan Khan on his death anniversary, calling it a dream come true.

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.

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

Irrfan Khan, one of India's finest actors, died in 2020 at 53 from a neuroendocrine tumour after colon infection at Mumbai's kokilaben hospital. Qarib Qarib Singlle co-star Parvathy mourned at a Pinkvilla event: "It doesn't make sense that I am alive and he is not." His iconic films include Salaam Bombay!, Life of Pi, Angrezi Medium. Survived by wife Sutapa, sons Babil, Ayan.

KEM Hospital proposes a 42-storey tower with a helipad, but faces heritage preservation hurdles. Previous proposals for significant vertical expansion were rejected, with current limits set at 55 meters. Officials are examining heritage permissions for the ambitious plan to create a centralized critical care hub.

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

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

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is making good progress in his recovery following knee surgery on February 9. Ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup and IPL, Rana has joined the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. While his knee is healing faster than anticipated, the 24-year-old faces a fitness challenge to regain his optimal form.

In a historic leap for healthcare, a 54-year-old woman in Oman underwent pioneering remote robotic surgery to tackle suspected kidney cancer. The operation, skillfully orchestrated from Mumbai, took place over a staggering distance of 1,500 kilometers.

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.

Diabetes in India is a shared family responsibility, not just an individual battle. Experts at the TOI Diabetes Medithon emphasized that consistent family support, mindful food inclusion, recognizing warning signs, and avoiding treatment lapses are crucial. Understanding diabetes beyond sugar intake and adopting balanced diets are key to better outcomes, making care empathetic and effective.

Patients in their late 80s and 90s are increasingly undergoing complex surgeries once considered too risky for their age

A young athlete's life was transformed by pioneering robot-assisted surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, successfully treating severe ureteric endometriosis. This complex case, often missed due to subtle symptoms, highlights the hospital's multidisciplinary approach and advanced technology in preserving organ function and restoring a patient's competitive career, setting a new standard for endometriosis care in India.