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Excess visceral fat gets accumulated due to various reasons such as consumption of high-calorie diets with very little or no physical activity, genetic factors, hormonal changes, chronic stress, and other lifestyle-related factors. (Representational Image)

Watch that belly

If you have a belly that is growing, it probably is because of accumulation of visceral fat and it is time you do...

1 April 2022 12:22 AM IST

The normally busy Asifnagar road at Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad looks deserted at noon due to rising temperature on Wednesday. (R.Pavan/DC)

Painkillers, fans may lead to heatstroke

City hospitals filled with heat related cramps, exhaustion

31 March 2022 9:18 AM IST

A food health expert said palm oil was majorly used by restaurants, which was not good for health if consumed regularly. (Representational image: iStock Photo )

Health risk as high prices forces use of cheap edible oils

Every oil has a specific smoke point and when it is heated beyond its smoke point, then the oil becomes carcinogenic

27 March 2022 11:16 PM IST

Many victims find it hard to make friends in later life and are less likely to live with a long-term partner. (By Arrangement)

Inside the mind of a bully

Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes, Blake Lively, Kate Middleton, have all spoken about being victims of bullying at school

21 March 2022 4:43 PM IST

It is well-known that plants can improve a living space by adding an aesthetic touch. (By Arrangement)

A green guide to good sleep

Spending 15 minutes with plants before you go to bed can help you feel calmer

17 March 2022 12:22 AM IST

According to a new study, exercise might break the vicious cycle of inflammation that could lead to developing diabetes and depression. (Image via ANI)

Exercise may treat long COVID-induced diabetes, depression: Study

Long COVID causes symptoms including brain fog, muscle pain, and fatigue that can last for months after a person...

11 March 2022 3:32 PM IST

Although India has made much headway in the field of genome sequencing, it is dependent on chemicals that have to be imported.

NIMS to get state-of-the-art genome sequencing system

As for Telangana, this will only be the second such machine at a government-owned facility after CCMB

11 March 2022 2:15 AM IST

Around 3 per cent of 40 plus people suffering from hypertension or diabetes worldwide suffer from this condition, Rao said with 10 per cent of them eventually losing eyesight. Representational image/DC

Ignoring glaucoma could lead to blindness: Harish Rao

Health minister flags-off awareness rally marking World Glaucoma Day

6 March 2022 11:59 PM IST

Divya Sathyaraj

Healthcare â€“ an unaffordable luxury?

â€˜Fear of costs overrides fear of illness among the poorâ€™

2 March 2022 6:03 PM IST

Supermodel Bella Hadid recently confessed that her people-pleasing attitude had ruined most of her relationships.

People-pleasing is a no-win situation

This fallback tactic in a difficult relationship rarely results in a happy ending

2 March 2022 2:17 PM IST

the intermittent closure of schools and lack of social contacts were taking a toll on the emotional health of children. (Representational image: PTI)

Forcing kids to wear masks may prove detrimental: Experts

As offline classes have been resumed despite the prevalence of the pandemic, parents of young children are still...

1 March 2022 2:19 AM IST

Besides, self-medication, use of food supplements and dehydration after intense exercise could cause sudden death. (Representational Image)

Multiple factors cause sudden deaths in youngsters

Doctors say there are multiple cardiac diseases that can cause sudden death among youngsters and middle-aged persons

23 Feb 2022 3:13 AM IST