Debapriya Bhattacharya

Articles by Debapriya Bhattacharya

Yawning does something unexpected to your brain: MRI scans reveal how yawning and deep breathing differ | Health - Hindustan Times

Health May 3, 2026

Yawning is an involuntary reflex action that is widely considered to be a sign of fatigue, boredom, or stress. However, a study published in the Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, titled BiomοΏ½...

Apollo neurologist reveals how sleep pattern predicts brain health 10-20 years later, explains nuances of napping | Health - Hindustan Times

Health April 28, 2026

Quality sleep is one of the prerequisites for good health. According to Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD, DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, the quality of sleep is a marker for possible brain heοΏ½...

Do you know what disorder β€˜skin tags’ can indicate? Neurosurgeon with more than 33 years of experience explains | Health - Hindustan Times

Health February 24, 2026

Many among us have noticed small, soft growths on our skin, which are often mistaken for moles or birthmarks. However, they are very different from them and are known as skin tags, stated Dr PrashantοΏ½...

Fitness coach with 20 years of experience shares 5 carbs to eat while getting lean: β€˜The goal is eating smarter carbs…’ | Health - Hindustan Times

Health January 27, 2026

Cutting carbohydrates is one of the popular ways to create a calorie deficit while trying to lose weight. However, according to Dan Go, a fitness coach with over 20 years of experience, we do not havοΏ½...

Maryland doctor clarifies if chronic throat clearing can lead to oesophageal cancer: β€˜It can be a sign of…’ | Health - Hindustan Times

Health January 22, 2026

Chronic clearing of the throat is an uncomfortable experience at the very least, and a clear sign of an underlying medical condition. Some people have linked it to oesophageal cancer, making it a cauοΏ½...

AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist answers 11 questions about eating eggs: Are eggs good for losing weight or belly fat? | Health - Hindustan Times

Health January 20, 2026

Eggs are not only one of the most popular sources of protein, but also one of the most versatile when it comes to methods of cooking and consumption. It can fit into any meal, and its compact size anοΏ½...

Cardiologist reveals β€˜high blood pressure is not the problem, but a warning sign’; explains why drugs fail | Health - Hindustan Times

Health January 5, 2026

High blood pressure is a common chronic disorder that occurs when the force with which blood pushes against the walls of the arteries is too high. This makes it more difficult for the heart to pump bοΏ½...

Texas-based vascular surgeon warns against leg cramps at night, shares 2 underlying causes that can act as triggers | Health - Hindustan Times

Health December 31, 2025

Leg cramps are a fairly common experience among us all. Also known as a charley horse, it is a sudden, involuntary, intense muscle spasm that is usually felt in the calf, foot or thigh. Leg cramps aοΏ½...

Cheat sheet for the perfect breakfast: AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist rates 10 popular foods for the first meal | Health - Hindustan Times

Health December 27, 2025

Breakfast is known to be the most important meal of the day. Everyone has their own favourites when it comes to curating the meal. However, not all popular breakfast items are equally beneficial for οΏ½...

AIIMS, Harvard, Stanford-trained gastroenterologist explains why belly fat increases after 30; shares tips to lose it | Health - Hindustan Times

Health December 23, 2025

Losing the extra pounds around the belly is likely to be a popular resolution in the coming new year. However, actually achieving it is a steep hill to climb, especially for people in their thirties οΏ½...