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Health experts advise gym goers in India, particularly those aged mid-30s to 40s, to undergo medical evaluations before starting exercise regimens due to a rise in sudden heart attacks. Recent incidents in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, where four individuals died, underscore the importance of cautious fitness approaches post-Covid-19.

Deepak Gupta, a 32-year-old fitness enthusiast from Varanasi, died of a suspected heart attack while working out in a gym. Despite his fitness background and experience, he collapsed after feeling uneasy. This incident underscores growing concerns about sudden deaths during physical activities.

A mango is called the king of fruits. It is fleshy, and delicious to taste and is available only in the two months of summer.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) recently released a Dietary Guideline for removing the residue of pesticides from fruits in simple steps which can be easily adopted by every Indian home.

Ankur Warikoo, despite being diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis and advised against walking, transformed his life by joining a gym, running a marathon, and ultimately achieving 6-pack abs at age 43. His journey highlights overcoming severe health challenges and making substantial lifestyle changes.

Protein is essential for the body. Therefore, many people use protein powder. But do you know how safe is the protein powder that you are drinking? And how good it is for your health?

Driven by society’s obsession with fair skin, skin fairness creams have a lucrative market in India. However, the huge amount of mercury in these creams is known to harm the kidneys.

The advisory comes on the back of an investigation by the NCPCR that found the Bournvita contains sugar levels, much above the acceptable limits.

Kunal Bahl, Co-founder of Snapdeal and early-stage VC firm Titan Capital, on Friday revealed that he once took protein supplements which created serious health problems for him.

The 10 countries are China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines and the Russian Federation.

According to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR), Bengaluru, about 30 per cent of Indians have never tested their blood pressure.

The researchers explained that visualising neuronal changes is important both during the disease and in normal conditions.

With a whopping 2.8 million TB cases, India "represented 27 per cent of the global burden".

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder globally, and the symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping.

This year's theme resonates deeply amidst escalating global health challenges, underscoring the imperative of safeguarding every individual's fundamental right to health, say healthcare professionals.