Health & Fitness

Explore expert insights, fitness guides, and nutrition summaries. Stay informed in 60 words. We understand you don’t have time to go through long news articles everyday. Cookie cutter hgealth based news in 60-word shorts. Short Health news for the mobile generation.

Why do newborn babies cry at birth?

Why do newborn babies cry at birth?

Babies don't cry from pain at birth, as commonly believed, a News18 report said. Inside womb, baby lives in warm, fluid-filled environment and has never taken a real breath. At birth, air enters lungs for first time and sudden pressure expands air sacs and triggers crying, helping oxygen flow, the report said. Doctors call this baby's first "system on" moment.

News18 profile image
News18 9:44 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Can tulsi leaves really control diabetes?

Can tulsi leaves really control diabetes?

Tulsi contains bioactive compounds studied for glucose-modulating effects, yet clinical evidence remains limited. According to Dr Surajeet, current research does not support tulsi as a standalone diabetes treatment. It may complement lifestyle measures, but insulin sensitivity and glycemic control still require evidence-based medical and nutritional interventions.

The Healthy Indian Project profile image
The Healthy Indian Project 8:31 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

I used to struggle with tracking my meals and staying consistent. Then I found Zylo AI, it made calorie tracking effortless. Just a quick photo, and I knew exactly what I was eating. I have Lost over 12 Pounds (Kgs) in 30 days.
Over time, I learned my habits, made smarter food choices, and finally reached my goal weight. Zylo didn’t just count calories; it guided me toward balance and progress.
Start your journey with Zylo AI track smarter, live better.

Red dot blinking
Live ! Download now on Android !
Neha Dhupia's parenting lesson for her kids

Neha Dhupia's parenting lesson for her kids

Actor Neha Dhupia revealed she taught her daughter Mehr the word 'bas' (enough) early on to establish consent and personal boundaries. In an interview, Dhupia stated this empowers children to express discomfort regarding food or physical affection, fostering self-respect and body autonomy from a young age.

Free Press Journal profile image
Free Press Journal 8:19 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Toxic air chokes Vizag as extreme AQI levels trigger alarm

Toxic air chokes Vizag as extreme AQI levels trigger alarm

Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a worsening air pollution crisis that civil society groups describe as a full-blown public health emergency. The air quality in Visakhapatnam, also known as the City of Destiny, was “extreme” on Friday, December 12, despite the Andhra Pradesh government's efforts to portray it as a "global digital gateway" and a future-ready investment destination.

The South First profile image
The South First 7:55 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
FSSAI tightens bread labels; experts highlight health benefits

FSSAI tightens bread labels; experts highlight health benefits

The FSSAI has introduced new labelling norms for bread makers, mandating that whole wheat bread contain at least 75% whole wheat flour and brown bread at least 50%. Dietitian Sheela Krishnaswamy notes that longer fermentation and careful flour selection can improve mineral absorption, digestibility, and metabolic health without compromising taste or texture.

The Healthy Indian Project profile image
The Healthy Indian Project 7:30 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Is rice flour a good choice for osteopenia?

Is rice flour a good choice for osteopenia?

Rice flour offers carbohydrates and some minerals, but for osteopenia improved bone mineral density demands targeted nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and protein for bone metabolism. Clinical guidance emphasises fortified foods and diverse nutrient sources to support remineralisation processes. Sustained intake of bone building nutrients under expert supervision is the key.

The Healthy Indian Project profile image
The Healthy Indian Project 6:31 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

I’d tried every diet and app before, but nothing stuck. Then I discovered Zylo AI. Instead of guessing, I started tracking my meals with a single photo. Zylo instantly showed me calories, protein, and nutrients no manual logging, no confusion.
Slowly, I built better habits and stayed consistent. In just months, I lost 26 kgs and gained real confidence. Zylo didn’t just track my food — it changed how I live.

Track smarter. Eat better and the best part its Free Calorie Tracker

Red dot blinking
Live ! Download now on Android !
65% of country's heart transplants performed only in South India

65% of country's heart transplants performed only in South India

65% of 957 heart transplants in the 5 years (2020-24) occurred in southern states, led by Tamil Nadu (332). Meanwhile, 1,695 await hearts and 82,285 wait for all organs nationally; 2,805 died waiting. Telangana tops lung transplants, yet many northern states recorded zero procedures, exposing a stark regional divide in life-saving care.

The South First profile image
The South First 6:29 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Norovirus cases surge in US; handwashing crucial to stop spread

Norovirus cases surge in US; handwashing crucial to stop spread

Norovirus cases are rising across the US, causing severe vomiting and diarrhoea that hand sanitizers can not kill. Experts warn that soap-and-water handwashing is crucial to stop the spread. The highly contagious virus spreads through close contact, contaminated food or surfaces, and can cause dehydration, especially during winter outbreaks.

Times Now profile image
Times Now 5:46 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article
Soft food planning for children dealing with braces pain

Soft food planning for children dealing with braces pain

Orthodontic pain often reduces chewing efficiency, risking inadequate intake in children. As highlighted by Garima, nutrition expert, soft foods that provide protein, calcium and essential micronutrients help maintain growth while minimising mechanical stress on teeth. Texture modification without nutritional compromise plays a key role in recovery during early stages.

The Healthy Indian Project profile image
The Healthy Indian Project 5:31 AM • 14 Dec 2025
Read full article