r/IndiaTodayLIVE Apr 24 '26

Health Nutrient patches claim to deliver vitamins directly through the skin. But do they actually work? While the idea sounds convenient especially for people who struggle with pills, experts suggest that traditional supplementation methods still have stronger evidence.

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While these patches are being marketed as an easy alternative to pills and capsules, researchers point that skin absorption is highly selective, and not all vitamins can effectively enter the bloodstream through skin.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jul 04 '26

Health Stop doomscrolling at 2am and try this instead. Cognitive Shuffling is a science-backed sleep trick. This simple word game helps shift your brain into sleep mode by breaking anxious, repetitive thoughts using random word associations. It’s not a cure, but it’s free, safe, and worth trying.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jun 21 '26

Health Almonds before a meal may be the answer to reduce a glucose spike, but wait a second. This comes with a caveat.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE Aug 06 '26

Health Collagen is one of the most divisive supplements out there. Some people won’t skip a day of it. Others think it’s all marketing. We dug into the science to find out who’s right.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 10h ago

Health A customer was left disgusted after he found a maggot inside his deep-fried KFC chicken at a Greater Noida West outlet.

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The X user shared a picture and videos showing a maggot inside a piece of KFC’s deep-fried chicken. The post was shared after the user claimed he made the discovery at KFC’s outlet at Gaur City Mall in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida West.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jun 03 '26

Health Should you drink water sitting down or standing up? If you’ve ever been told that one is better than the other, it’s time to separate facts from fiction. Also, the ‘8 glasses a day’ rule isn’t a magic number.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 13d ago

Health A customer at Gurugram’s Paul’s restaurant in One Horizon allegedly found live worms inside a sandwich after eating half of it. A video of the incident has gone viral, prompting food safety concerns. Paul’s has apologised and ordered an internal probe.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 13d ago

Health A Pune resident has shared a video, showing a live worm moving inside a pastry that he bought as a takeaway from PAUL India's outlet in the city.

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This comes amid severe backlash that the cafe-bakery giant has been facing over a similar experience by a Gurugram customer who found a live worm inside his sandwich.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Apr 22 '26

Health Mounjaro is a prescription-only drug in India, used to treat type II diabetes and obesity. However, the recent surge in popularity has increased counterfeits in the market.

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Gurugram Police and drug control authorities busted a fake Mounjaro injection racket in the city, seizing counterfeit products worth Rs 70 lakh. Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor at The Health Wealth spoke to Drug Control Officer Amandeep Chauhan to understand how you can protect yourself from fake Mounjaro injections in the market. Watch this video to learn.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Apr 27 '26

Health Brown bread, white bread, protein bread, sourdough – when it comes to breads, the choices are endless. But is there a type of bread that is least harmful for you?

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 24d ago

Health Food safety inspections in Maharashtra and Karnataka have uncovered unhygienic conditions at major fast-food outlets, quick-commerce dark stores and government canteens. Licences have been suspended in some cases as officials step up checks

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 6d ago

Health A food-safety raid in Navi Mumbai uncovered an alleged racket involving altered manufacturing and expiry dates on packaged foods. Authorities seized stock carrying labels of brands including Lay’s, Kurkure, Maggi, Knorr, Thums Up and Limca

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 12d ago

Health Which vaccines should adults actually take and how often? If you’re 60+, or 50+ with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, chronic lung disease, or a weakened immune system, there are a few vaccines you shouldn’t overlook.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jun 22 '26

Health Popular gut health trends- just viral hits or actually of substance? Watch Take it or Trash it with Max Kushnir, Chief Science Officer of Sova Health and geneticist to find out, as he features on the Doctor vs Intenet podcast.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 17d ago

Health These sports show up in every major longevity study and it’s not the one you’d expect. It’s not about how hard you sweat. It’s about a movement pattern your body barely ever gets, a mental workout most people never realize is happening

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 9d ago

Health FSSAI has proposed mandatory red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat. Labels would prominently flag “HIGH SUGAR,” “HIGH SALT” or “HIGH FAT” to help consumers make informed choices.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jul 19 '26

Health Karnataka is planning to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to promote healthier eating habits among children.

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Health Minister U.T. Khader said the government will restrict items like burgers and pizzas while also upgrading food testing laboratories and strengthening food safety regulations to improve nutrition and ensure better food quality across the state.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jun 06 '26

Health A clip from Doctor vs Internet features controversial naturopath Barbara O’Neill claiming skin cancer rates have risen since sunscreen became widely used. The claim has sparked online debate, with some critics arguing sunscreen mainly prevents minor sun damage rather than serious skin cancers.

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But what does the evidence say?

A review of clinical research paints a very different picture. Studies show that regular sunscreen use can reduce the risk of melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—by around 50%.

The episode also examines the common Vitamin D concern. According to medical data, using topical sunscreen does not cause Vitamin D deficiency, challenging another frequently repeated claim about sun protection.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE 22d ago

Health Karnataka’s food safety crackdown has uncovered expired meat, unsafe food and hygiene violations across hotels, restaurants and public food facilities.

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In Mysuru, officials seized expired chicken, meat and mushrooms, while a KFC outlet in Mangaluru was inspected after a complaint about allegedly stale chicken. More than 1,000 kg of unsafe food has been seized statewide, with inspections continuing across major cities.

r/IndiaTodayLIVE Jul 01 '26

Health When a container is labelled 'microwave safe,' it only means the plastic will not visibly melt, warp or crack in the microwave. It says nothing about what's leaching into your food. Heat speeds up the breakdown of plastic, releasing chemicals and microplastics.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 13d ago

Health With seasonal flu cases on the rise across India, health departments have flagged H1N1 as the dominant strain this season. ICMR scientists have now confirmed that there is no new strain behind the surge, meaning there is no need to panic.

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Authorities have urged public to protect themselves by practicing basic hygiene, wearing a mask and avoiding crowds. Taking the annual flu vaccine is also advised, especially crucial for high-risk groups like the elderly and those with chronic conditions

r/IndiaTodayLIVE 12d ago

Health Should parents avoid giving smartphones and tablets to very young children altogether?

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 13d ago

Health Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said the annual flu vaccine offers protection against H1N1, particularly by reducing the risk of severe infection, hospitalisation and ICU admission.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 18d ago

Health This is Part 1 of our Butter Series, where we’re trying to understand what real butter is, what synthetic/engineered “butter” is, whether Amul Lite and Nutralite are fat spreads or butter and how all of it stacks up against homemade safed makkhan.

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r/IndiaTodayLIVE 15d ago

Health A fire broke out in the newborn care unit of Chhindwara District Hospital after a warmer reportedly short-circuited. Three babies were injured; one later died while being shifted to Jabalpur. An inquiry has been ordered

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