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Many people believe walking is not good for the knees. To know if this is actually true or just another myth, we spoke to an orthopaedic surgeon.

Perimenopausal women experience hormonal fluctuations, which impacts their sleep. Our expert shares all you need to know about perimenopause insomnia.

If you feel an intense urge for things to feel just right, then you may be struggling with just right OCD. Our expert explains its causes, signs and how to deal with it.

Switched your shampoo and now facing sudden flaking? A dermatologist breaks down whether it's actually dandruff or just your scalp adjusting, and when to see a specialist.

Blurry vision may be a common and extremely normal phenomenon occurring at any point in pregnancy. Our expert explains its causes and how to deal with it.

Barefoot shoes promise stronger, more natural feet, but do they deliver? An orthopaedic specialist breaks down 5 real benefits and the risks to know first.

Moong dal is a good source of protein and nutrients. But is it better to have them boiled or sprouted? A dietitian answers this question for you.

Postpartum weight loss is different from regular weight loss because your body is still recovering after pregnancy and childbirth. An expert shares 7 practical tips for new mothers.

Did you know plastic surgery dates back over 3,000 years? Explore the fascinating evolution of aesthetic medicine from underground clinics to modern practice.

It is a known fact that severe psychological stress can lead to hairfall. Can anxiety cause hair thinning as well? Read this article to know your answer.

Just starting your black coffee journey? A nutritionist shares 7 real benefits, from liver health to gout relief, and everything that beginners should know first.

Metformin has been used for decades to manage type 2 diabetes. But the inexpensive medicine is now attracting attention for another possible benefit: slowing biological ageing. But is this really possible? Lets find out.

These days, ultrasound is the best way to track the development of a foetus. Long before doctors could see a baby on a screen, they relied on the mother's symptoms, physical examination, fetal movements, and heartbeat.

H1N1 is currently on top of the Indian health trends with significant surges recorded in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai lately. Most people ignore this as just the flu, not knowing that it can manifest itself to pneumonia, which can be life-threatening.

H1N1, COVID-19 and dengue can begin with the same frustrating combination of fever, fatigue and body aches. But the clues are different, and knowing them can help you get the right test and treatment before complications develop.

The painkiller sitting in your medicine cabinet has a history that stretches back thousands of years, and includes opium, heroin, a willow tree and one of medicines biggest turning points.

Had H1N1 (influenza) before or taken the flu vaccine? Here is why you can still catch it again, what happens to immunity, and how vaccination can reduce the risk of severe illness.

Being slim does not necessarily mean your cholesterol is healthy. A person can have a normal body weight, eat reasonably well, and stay active, yet still have high cholesterol. To know the reasons, read this article.

Pain in the abdomen, groin, or around the waist after lifting something heavy can be confusing. Is it simply a pulled muscle, or could it be a hernia?

Do you use essential oils? If yes, do you know the right way to use them? We asked an expert to tell us some common mistakes that people make when using essential oils.

Acidity or heartburn is a common issue these days, but you should not ignore persistent acidity, as it is also a prominent sign of a heart attack. Lets learn from a doctor how to identify whether you are dealing with heartburn or a heart attack.

Babies start life with almost 100 more bones than adults, and that's just the beginning. Here are 10 surprising facts about the human body that sound too strange to be true.

Have you ever wondered why do you see dreams? We asked a psychotherapist to understand what goes inside our brain when we dream.

Could monkey testicle grafts really restore youth and sexual vigour? In the 1920s, Serge Voronoff's bizarre treatment became a medical sensation before falling out of favour.

H1N1 cases in Delhi have risen nearly six-fold from last year. Know why the national capital is facing this surge and what people can do to prevent the flu.