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Twinkle Khanna says this DIY wash removes pesticides. Does it?

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National Nutrition Week: India’s child malnutrition gains mask a deeper diet crisis

National Nutrition Week: India’s child malnutrition gains mask a deeper diet crisis

Is 10,000 steps is a magic number or what actually matters?

Is 10,000 steps is a magic number or what actually matters?

FACT CHECK: Does salt under the tongue cure a headache in 5 minutes?

FACT CHECK: Does salt under the tongue cure a headache in 5 minutes?

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Does your favourite celebrity eat what they promote? Rethinking unhealthy food choices

Does your favourite celebrity eat what they promote? Rethinking unhealthy food choices

‘People think you can’t live normally’: This schizophrenia survivor proves otherwise

‘People think you can’t live normally’: This schizophrenia survivor proves otherwise

Why 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities still lack health insurance; a new survey reveals

Why 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities still lack health insurance; a new survey reveals

The silent struggle: How Gen Z and millennials battle burnout and financial stress

The silent struggle: How Gen Z and millennials battle burnout and financial stress

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Is 10,000 steps is a magic number or what actually matters?

Is 10,000 steps is a magic number or what actually matters?

Published on : 7 Sep, 2026

Severe anaemia in pregnancy more than triples stillbirth risk, finds study of 2 lakh Indian women

Severe anaemia in pregnancy more than triples stillbirth risk, finds study of 2 lakh Indian women

Published on : 3 Sep, 2026

‘The gut works tirelessly. Let’s give it the respect that is due to it’: Dr Anupam Sibal

‘The gut works tirelessly. Let’s give it the respect that is due to it’: Dr Anupam Sibal

Published on : 2 Sep, 2026

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Trust in the age of AI: Healthify’s Tushar Vashisht on data, safety and the future of digital health

Trust in the age of AI: Healthify’s Tushar Vashisht on data, safety and the future of digital health

Published on : 2 Sep, 2026

India talks about mental health more than ever: Anisha Padukone says that’s not enough

India talks about mental health more than ever: Anisha Padukone says that’s not enough

Published on : 17 Aug, 2026

One in seven Indian couples faces infertility. Is India ready to respond?

One in seven Indian couples faces infertility. Is India ready to respond?

Published on : 24 Jul, 2026

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Men react to myths & facts about women's health

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