Barkha Mathur

Can yawning break your neck? This UK mum's freak injury says yes

A 36-year-old mother felt a jolt while yawning. What doctors found next shocked even her surgeons, revealing a rare but serious risk hiding in plain sight

Know your risk: How to stay safe from serious medicine side-effects

From skin rashes to seizures, here's how to spot adverse drug reactions early and protect yourself with timely medical action

WHO, EU dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism

After Donald Trump claimed that Tylenol (paracetamol) use in pregnancy may cause autism, WHO and the European Medicines Agency stressed that the evidence is inconsistent and the drug remains safe

Trump questioned Hep B birth dose. Indian doctors say it's essential

Trump suggested delaying the Hep B vaccine, but Indian experts say the birth dose is proven safe, essential, and the best defence against mother-to-child infection in the country

Trump links Tylenol to autism, but Indian doctors say paracetamol is safe

Indian medical experts dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol causes autism, saying paracetamol is safe in pregnancy and backed by strong clinical and observational evidence

Trump sparks row with unproven Tylenol-autism link, HepB vaccine scheduling

At White House press meet, Trump said Tylenol use in pregnancy may cause autism and also called for delaying Hep B vaccines; experts warn unproven claims risk fuelling confusion, vaccine hesitancy

Can you enjoy two gulab jamuns a day guilt-free? This doctor says yes

Sweet tooth but worried about calories? A doctor reveals how walking during work calls lets him enjoy gulab jamuns daily without gym guilt-here's how you can try it too

Can toxin level tests improve your health, or just drain your wallet?

Toxin tests are trending, but doctors warn they're not routine screens-here's when you actually need them, and what not to fall for on social media

Confused by new US vaccine rules for kids? What Indian parents should know

A US panel has restricted MMRV shots for kids under 4 and delayed advice on hepatitis B jabs for newborns-here's how India's vaccine policy compares and what Indian parents should do

Can you really stop wrinkles? Here's what doctors say about ageing skin

Doctors explain why some people wrinkle sooner than others and what you can do to prevent early lines through lifestyle, skincare and conscious expression

From frowns to smiles: These 7 tiny expressions speed up visible ageing

Everyday facial expressions like squinting, pouting and smiling can lead to wrinkles and fine lines over time, say doctors who explain how muscle movement ages the face

Do you really need that daily multivitamin? Doctors decode the facts

Multivitamins may seem like a quick fix for busy lives but doctors say they help only in specific cases and can harm when overused

Don't combine these: Doctors flag 6 medicine combos that can turn toxic

Popping an antacid with your antibiotic or mixing painkillers with cold syrups may do more harm than good-doctors explain which drug combinations are most dangerous

Gut health myths: Do probiotics, kombucha and detox kits really work?

Are gut detox kits, probiotics, and kombucha really the secret to better digestion? Doctors bust the myths around gut health trends

Watch: Kareena's yoga trainer shares 5 couch stretches to fix your posture

Celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani shares top 5 super-simple couch stretches to correct slouching, release stiffness, and improve posture-without moving from your seat

Irregular sleep may trigger 172 diseases, warns biohacker Bryan Johnson

Sleep irregularity is not just bad for rest-it may be a hidden trigger for liver, metabolic, and chronic diseases, says biohacker Bryan Johnson, citing new wearable-tracked data

Is it safe to mix Ayurveda with modern medicine? Here's what doctors say

Mixing Ayurvedic remedies with prescription drugs may seem harmless, but it can cause serious side effects or reduce treatment efficacy unless done under medical guidance

Why brushing at night may be the cheapest way to cut long-term health risks

Doctors warn that skipping your nightly brush may silently fuel diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation-here's why two minutes before bed could change your health trajectory

Is your gymwear giving you a rash? It's more common than you think

Tight synthetics, sweat and chemicals in gymwear can trigger textile dermatitis, a skin allergy more common than most people realise, warn dermatologists

Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk within five years, warns study

A massive study of over 4 million adults finds cannabis users face fourfold risk of type 2 diabetes within five years, raising new questions on its safety profile