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India’s fertility rate plummets, doctors seek solutions

Mid-Day Premium India’s fertility rate plummets, doctors seek solutions

A recent study makes concerning revelations about the drastic decline in India’s fertility rate. It hails careers, delayed childbearing, stress and climate change as key factors driving the decline. We spoke to health experts who explore various solutions and remedies to ensure healthy fertility

28 March,2024 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Prevention better than cure: Your guide to taking HPV vaccine

Mid-Day Premium Prevention better than cure: Your guide to taking HPV vaccine

Have you been contemplating whether or not to take the HPV vaccine? On National Vaccination Day 2024, Mid-day.com spoke to gynaecologists who answered common questions about the vaccine to help readers make an informed decision

21 March,2024 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Poor oral health linked to diabetes and pregnancy complications: Dentists

Mid-Day Premium Poor oral health linked to diabetes and pregnancy complications: Dentists

Ahead of World Oral Health Day 2024, dentists tell us the importance of adopting a healthy diet for optimal oral health and dodging health risks like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and pregnancy complications

20 March,2024 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
International Day of Happiness: Yoga practices to cultivate joy

Mid-Day Premium International Day of Happiness: Yoga practices to cultivate joy

On International Day of Happiness, wellness expert shares simple yoga practices which can help you cultivate happiness in your everyday life

20 March,2024 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
How two couples swapped their livers to battle end-stage disease together

How two couples swapped their livers to battle end-stage disease together

Two women donated a part of their livers to save each other’s husband suffering from end-stage liver disease

19 March,2024 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tobacco, alcohol raises risk of head and neck cancers by 35-fold: Experts

Tobacco, alcohol raises risk of head and neck cancers by 35-fold: Experts

Head and Neck Cancer typically consists of anatomical sub-sites like tongue, mouth, other parts of the pharynx like oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity and larynx (voice box)

18 March,2024 11:39 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
What is biohacking? Experts shed light on the new trend among Gen-Z, Millennials

Mid-Day Premium What is biohacking? Experts shed light on the new trend among Gen-Z, Millennials

Many Mumbaikars including Millennials and Gen-Z are consciously looking at their smartwatches and taking a mindful approach with their health. This includes watching the kind of food they are eating and a DIY route to optimise their health. Mumbai experts unravel ‘biohacking’, a new wellness trend

18 March,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Deadly heart attacks are 13 per cent more likely on a Monday, says study

Deadly heart attacks are 13 per cent more likely on a Monday, says study

Scientists have so far been unable to fully explain why this "Blue Monday" phenomenon occurs. Previous studies suggesting that heart attacks are more likely on a Monday have highlighted an association with circadian rhythm -- the body's sleep or wake cycle

16 March,2024 04:01 PM IST | London | IANS
World Sleep Day 2024: India is facing a sleep health crisis, say experts

World Sleep Day 2024: India is facing a sleep health crisis, say experts

The percentage of sleep-deprived Indians has been increasing in the last two years: it was 50 per cent in 2022 and 55 per cent in 2023

15 March,2024 04:44 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Can homeopathy be effective in treating chronic kidney disorder?

Can homeopathy be effective in treating chronic kidney disorder?

Homeopathy has gained attention for its potential role in managing symptoms and improving the quality of life in individuals with chronic kidney disease

15 March,2024 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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