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Kuttu vs Singhara vs Wheat Atta: Which Flour Spikes Blood Sugar Less

Why Flour Choice Affects Blood Sugar at AllWheat atta raises blood sugar through starch, specifically, how quickly its starch breaks down into glucose in the small intestine. The speed of that breakdown is what the glycaemic index measures. A flour with a lower GI releases glucose more slowly, producing a…

Times Life · Oct 1

Before Ayushman Bharat, families sold their homes to afford treatment: J P Nadda

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday that the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has transformed India's healthcare. He said the scheme covered over 60 crore beneficiaries, becoming the world's largest health assurance programme. The scheme has over 5.6 lakh health facilities and around 11 lakh…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Before giving cough syrup to your child, check the bottle: Sale still continues despite advisory for kids under 4; check what changes are being planned

India's drug regulatory authority is evaluating the introduction of new warning labels for cough syrups. These proposed labels will prominently display red warnings alongside visuals of older children. This is intended to curb the usage of these medications in children younger than four years old. Such a proposal comes in…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

8 Ways High AQI Pollution Is Slowly Damaging Your Lungs and Respiratory Health in India

Your Cilia Are Being ParalysedThe lungs' first line of defence is a carpet of microscopic hair-like structures called cilia, which beat rhythmically to sweep dust, bacteria, and debris up and out of the airways. PM2.5, particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres, the dominant pollutant on high-AQI days across Delhi, Mumbai,…

Times Life · Sep 1

Why Indian Women Hit Menopause Earlier and Feel It Differently Than Western Women

The age gap is real, and it mattersThe average age of natural menopause in Indian women is 46.2 years, compared to 51 in the United States and most of Western Europe. That figure comes from a large-scale study published in the Journal of Midlife Health, drawing on data from women…

Times Life · Aug 28

No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DG

The ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no widespread panic. Current circulating viruses align with seasonal patterns observed in recent years. Individuals at higher risk should exercise caution and seek medical advice. Routine hygiene and avoiding…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Delhi H1N1 cases rise: What parents, senior citizens and children need to know about symptoms and precautions as swine flu infections surge past 1,777

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Health officials have issued an advisory explaining symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions from swine flu.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panic

H1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. There is no evidence of the virus becoming more virulent or dangerous. Most people recover with rest and fluids, while severe cases need medical attention. Seasonal flu vaccination is recommended for…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

H1N1 Cases Are Surging: 5 Things Nobody Tells You

A fever, cough and body ache can easily look like an ordinary seasonal illness. But when H1N1 cases begin rising across Delhi, one question naturally comes to mind: Is this something to fear? The answer is more reassuring than the headlines may suggest. Health authorities have said that no new…

MyLifeXP · Aug 24

Indian Council of Medical Research says no new H1N1 strain detected; urges no panic

The Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed no new H1N1 strain exists in India. Current circulating viruses belong to a known A/Missouri/11/2025 strain, which matches vaccine recommendations. Delhi has reported over 2,600 influenza cases, including 1,777 H1N1 cases recently. Health authorities are monitoring the situation and advising public hygiene…

The Economic Times · Aug 23