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Foods like biscuits, bread, yoghurt may raise diabetes risk: Study

Foods like biscuits, bread, yoghurt may raise diabetes risk: Study

Emulsifiers added to processed and packaged foods to make them look more appealing, increase the risk of diabetes

24 April,2024 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Experts urge parents to keep children off social media for better mental health

Experts urge parents to keep children off social media for better mental health

Youngsters seek recognition, security and belonging, so they turn to the Internet for support. They think doing unique things will get them attention and make them feel good, like a drug. This makes them constantly crave more attention and try to outdo others

21 April,2024 01:55 PM IST | Lucknow | IANS
Abstaining from tobacco consumption key to prevent head and neck cancer: Doctor

Abstaining from tobacco consumption key to prevent head and neck cancer: Doctor

Head and neck cancer constitutes 25 per cent of solid organ cancers. Cancer of the cheek, jaw, and tongue are common cancers of the head and neck

17 April,2024 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why is India’s fertility rate declining

Mid-Day Premium Why is India’s fertility rate declining

Fertility expert delves into causes of dropping fertility rate, and what can be done in an individual capacity to maintain fertility

15 April,2024 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Study claims spike in e-cigarette users quitting traditional cigarettes

Study claims spike in e-cigarette users quitting traditional cigarettes

There has been an increase in the number of people switching to electronic cigarettes while quitting regular tobacco smoking, claims a study

03 April,2024 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Bhaichung Bhutia teams up with Mothers Against Vaping campaign

Bhaichung Bhutia teams up with Mothers Against Vaping campaign

This collaboration aims to raise awareness, garner support and foster a collective effort to protect the well-being of the younger generation from the hazards of these devices

02 April,2024 03:03 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mumbai: PUBG addiction lands man, 24, who eloped with minor girl in cop net

Mid-Day Premium Mumbai: PUBG addiction lands man, 24, who eloped with minor girl in cop net

The man had coerced the girl to run away with him on Valentine’s Day, following which cops launched massive manhunt

30 March,2024 04:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Mumbai: Man kills son who opposed his alcohol addiction

Mumbai: Man kills son who opposed his alcohol addiction

17-year-old used to work part time to support the family

26 March,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
How much caffeine is too much caffeine? Navigating pros and cons

Mid-Day Premium How much caffeine is too much caffeine? Navigating pros and cons

Caffeine is a double-edged sword. While its consumption can soothe the mind, over-consumption can also make one anxious. With March being observed as Caffeine Awareness Month, we spoke to health experts who dissected the pros and cons of consuming caffeine

13 March,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Can dehydration lead to stroke, as mentioned by Zerodha's Nithin Kamath?

Can dehydration lead to stroke, as mentioned by Zerodha's Nithin Kamath?

While dehydration isn't the direct cause of stroke, it can be a contributing factor mainly in cerebral venous strokes rather than arterial strokes

27 February,2024 01:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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