Health

The recent nationwide shortage of Diet Coke launched a thousand memes and viral reels across Indian social media. As zero-sugar beverage sales hit a five-year high in 2026, the public conversation has rapidly shifted from gym floors to clinical laboratories. Driven by an urgent desire to dodge the traditional ten-teaspoon sugar trap, millions of health-conscious Indian consumers have turned to diet sodas as a seemingly guilt-free lifestyle choice. However, leading medical experts warn that looking strictly at calorie counting misses a much larger physiological cost. The reality behind these synthetic beverages involves a highly complex neuro-chemical bait and switch. Gastroenterologists and neurologists break down how artificial sweeteners trigger digestive distress, alter insulin respons...

Doctors in Thane have successfully treated a 97-year-old woman for a high-risk lower intestinal obstruction, highlighting the importance of timely intervention even in old age. The woman came to the hospital with symptoms including blood in stools, altered bowel habits, and a persistent sensation of incomplete evacuation. While these symptoms had been present for some time, they were initially overlooked, leading to a delay in diagnosis. On evaluation at KIMS Hospitals in Thane, clinical examination done by Dr Saneya Pandrowala raised suspicion of a rectosigmoid lesion. Further investigations confirmed the severity of the condition. MRI imaging revealed wall thickening at the rectosigmoid junction, while sigmoidoscopy identified a significantly narrowed segment with a partially obstructi...

A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hidden heart, kidney and sleep-related complications in a large number of patients. The study was conducted on Thursday by the Department of Pediatrics`s Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, and has been published in the journal International Pediatric Nephrology. The research was carried out by Dr. Harshitha S. under the guidance of Dr. Girish Chandra Bhatt. Researchers studied children with sickle cell disease to understand the impact of the illness on blood pressure, sleep, heart health and kidney function. The findings are especially important for ...

As much as Indians love their coffee, they also love their tea. While the classic milk tea is really popular, the masala chai and kadak chai are some of the most popular variations of tea in Mumbai, apart from the refreshing ginger tea or lemon tea that showcases how we love flavour. However, does drinking tea have health benefits? Mumbai doctors say it does, but there is more you need to know about the beverage, especially if you are obsessed with green tea. Every year, International Tea Day is observed on May 21 to not only celebrate the beverage but also highlight its role in cultural significance, economic importance, and health benefits. Srudheep, the managing director of Tamil Nadu`s Salem-based 100-year-old Sri Narasu`s Coffee Company, which also deals in tea, has seen a change in ...

In a culture powered by deadlines, notifications, and endless caffeine refills, the modern professional often mistakes overstimulation for productivity. Coffee has long been the fuel of hustle culture, delivering a sharp burst of alertness that can feel essential during demanding workdays. But increasingly, health experts are pointing to tea as a more sustainable alternative for focus and cognitive performance. The difference lies not only in caffeine content, but in a naturally occurring amino acid called L-Theanine — a compound found almost exclusively in tea. According to clinicians and neurologists, the interaction between caffeine and L-Theanine creates a unique neurological effect: calm alertness rather than frantic stimulation. For many professionals juggling high-pressure schedul...

Fatty liver disease is no longer limited to those who consume junk food or alcohol because there is more to it than meets the eye, amid tradiitonally known causes. While it is traditionally linked to the accumulation of excess fat in liver cells due to obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and sugar-heavy diets, a new pattern is emerging. Causes of fatty liver in youngsters In 2026, Mumbai doctors are seeing a rise in fatty liver among young professionals because of chronic stress, genetics, certain medications, and modern lifestyle habits. Long working hours, irregular meals, lack of exercise, and constant digital exposure are silently affecting liver health, even in individuals who appear otherwise healthy. Health experts advise adhering to a well-balanced lifestyle, de-stressi...

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said that cosmetic products are not permitted to be used through injections and warned that such practices violate provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Cosmetics Rules, 2020, according to a notice released on Tuesday.  In a public notice, the CDSCO said products supplied in injectable form do not fall under the definition of cosmetics and cannot be used by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics. “No cosmetic is permitted to be used for injection by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics. Cosmetics are only intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on the human body,” the notice stated. The regulator clarified that cosmetics are legally defined as products intended for cleansing, beautifying, ...

In a life-saving intervention, doctors in Navi Mumbai have brought a woman back to life after her heart stopped beating for nearly 50 minutes, giving her a new lease of life. The team led by Dr Gaurav Surana, who is the consultant cardiologist at NewEra Hospital, revived the 48-year-old woman who had arrived at the emergency department with chest pain, but within minutes, her condition turned critical as she collapsed into sudden cardiac arrest.  It was followed by an intense and relentless fight against time, with prolonged resuscitation efforts continuing without pause. Just when hope seemed to be fading, the team managed to revive her, turning a near-fatal moment into a story of survival through timely action and advanced cardiac care. The woman Meherbi, a housewife from Vashi, came t...

The World Health Organization has said on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."  The WHO said on social media platform X that the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.  The Director-General of WHO expresses his gratitude to the leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for their commitment to take necessary and vigorous actions to bring the event under control, as well as for their frankness in assessing the risk posed by this event to other States Parties, hence allowing the global community to take necessary preparedness actions.  In his determination the Director-General of WHO has considered, inter a...