4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 10:00 PM IST Hypermobile, or double-jointed, individuals may be able to bend their limbs beyond the usual range, a trait that often draws curiosity and even admiration. But for many, such as Chicago-based nurse Jacqueline Luciano, hypermobility can carry unexpected health risks, according to National Geographic. “For most of...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 05:54 PM IST Nighttime acid reflux is more than just an occasional inconvenience. For many people, symptoms such as chest burning, a sour taste, coughing, or disturbed sleep can quietly become part of their nightly routine. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often worsens at night because lying down removes gravity’s...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 03:00 PM IST Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recently opened up about egg freezing, revealing that the past two weeks were “intense”. In an Instagram post, the 32-year-old wrote, “Yesterday I froze my eggs!! I really didn’t plan on sharing, but today feels like the right day to say this… the female...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 12:00 PM IST Fits or jerky movements are extreme types of seizures that require prompt medical attention, but neurologists stress that subtle seizures may also need medical consultation. Addressing some of the other types of seizures, Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, neurologist, AIIMS Delhi, shared in an informative post on Instagram:...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 06:00 AM IST A user posed an intriguing question on Quora: “I drank reverse osmosis water for ~10 years with no minerals added. Did this possibly damage my health?” Reverse osmosis (RO) systems are widely used in Indian homes to remove contaminants. But in the process, they also strip...
Irritability is one of the most common and distressing problems teenagers and their families face. Its main symptom is an excessive reaction to negative emotional stimuli, resulting in temper outbursts and severe irritable mood. While current treatment options such as psychotherapy and medications are helpful for some, they can be inaccessible or poorly tolerated. Our...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 8, 2026 11:00 PM IST Actor Arshad Warsi recently opened up about quitting cigarettes after 35 years in a week, for which he credited not medication, but a mobile application. Speaking candidly, he told Pinkvilla: “Anybody with the right mind can say, how can you quit smoking with an app. I...
5 min readNew DelhiMar 8, 2026 05:55 PM IST Recently, on Quora, a user asked whether it’s possible to improve eyesight naturally. So, we reached out to Dr Jayashree K Bhat, Consultant – Ophthalmology, Aster RV Hospital, seeking answers, and she said that while refractive errors like myopia or hyperopia usually need glasses or medical...
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3 min readNew DelhiMar 8, 2026 08:00 AM IST High blood sugar is often viewed as a lifelong condition that demands immediate medication. But that is not always true — especially in the early or borderline stages. According to Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, lifestyle plays a powerful role...
