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CDSCO lists 17 drugs you should ‘flush down sink or toilet’ on expiry and not throw in trash; here’s why

Most of us have a common habit of discarding expired medicines in the dustbin. However, according to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s (CDSCO) latest advisory, flushing certain expired or unused drugs down the toilet should be the norm, rather

Here’s a trick to cool down your car in seconds in the summer (and no, it got nothing to do with the AC)

There’s nothing quite like the wave of heat that hits you when you open a car door after it’s been parked in the sun. The air inside feels suffocating, the seats scalding, and the steering wheel nearly untouchable. But a

Walking vs yoga: Which is better for blood sugar control?

Managing blood sugar isn’t only about what you eat; it’s also about how you move. Among the most recommended forms of physical activity for people with diabetes or prediabetes are walking and yoga. Both offer important health benefits and are

That belly fat may be pushing you towards chronic pain

A recent study has revealed a significant connection between excess belly fat and chronic pain, particularly in women. Researchers from the University of Tasmania and other institutions found that abdominal fat, specifically visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue

Diabetes specialist shares ways to bring down resting heart rate to feel ‘more calm and peaceful’; we verify

An elevated heart rate is considered good, especially post-exercise, but a lower resting heart rate is needed to feel calm and peaceful. This is why diabetes specialist Dr Malhar Ganla wanted to bring down his resting heart rate, or the

These warning symptoms on your hands can indicate fatty liver syndrome

In our daily health routines, we often overlook what our hands might be trying to tell us. But according to Dr Narander Singla, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, subtle changes in the hands could actually

Is a random blood sugar level of 97mg/dL considered normal?

A random blood sugar (RBS) test measures the glucose level in your blood at any given time, regardless of when you last ate. So, is a reading of 97 mg/dl on a random blood sugar test considered normal? To better

Tired of mosquito bites? Banana peels might just be your answer

When we think of fruits that are eaten along with their peels, banana would probably be the last one to come to mind. Banana peels are the ones thrown away as soon as it’s cut. But if you are tired

Ageing isn’t same everywhere – why inflammation may be lifestyle problem

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about ageing itself. For

575 litres of adulterated ghee, 7,000 kg of ginger-garlic paste seized in Hyderabad; here’s what it can do to your body

Food adulteration is at an all-time high, and the latest example has surfaced from Hyderabad, where a crackdown on illegal food manufacturing units has led to alarming discoveries. According to a report by The Hindu, authorities seized 575 litres of

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