That environmental pollutants can breach the placental barrier and affect foetuses is now well established in research. But how exactly does this happen? Finally, there is clarity on this question. Researchers at AIIMS Delhi have mapped the step-by-step biological pathway through which urban air pollution silences a key foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies. The ICMR-funded study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, has...
Category: Health
Post
Beyond diabetes: 6 dangerous health conditions triggered by insulin resistance
3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 09:30 AM IST Insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells fail to respond effectively to insulin, is most commonly associated with diabetes and metabolic disorders. However, emerging evidence suggests a potential link between insulin resistance and migraines. Dr Dheeraj Kapoor, Head of Endocrinology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital,...
Post
Lactose intolerant patches are here: Expert urges caution
3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 01:00 AM IST Good news for all lactose-intolerant people — or is it? A company just launched wearable transdermal lactose relief patches, the first of their kind on the market. These mini patches promise to do exactly what they claim: help consumers enjoy dairy products without timing constraints or...
Post
‘5 things I will never do as a gynaecologist and a woman’
Women often grow up hearing that certain discomforts are just part of being a ‘woman’ — frequent fatigue, recurrent UTIs, irritation during periods, or discomfort “down there.” But are some of these things normalised when they actually should be red flags? Gynaecologist Dr Unnati Pandya recently posted an Instagram reel sharing five habits she personally...
Post
‘Wore a thin salwar kameez’: Kajol recalls filming Fanaa in -27°C; expert on the impact
4 min readNew DelhiJun 1, 2026 08:00 PM IST Extreme cold weather can place significant stress on the body, especially when a person is not dressed adequately for the temperature. Prolonged exposure to sub-zero conditions can affect body temperature regulation, circulation, muscles, skin, and overall physical endurance. Recalling her experience filming Fanaa in Poland, actor...
Post
‘Best procedure is the one you never need’: Why your 50-year-old heart is a map of your 30s
A growing body of medical opinion is shifting the focus of heart care from emergency treatment to early prevention. Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, a longevity medicine physician and board-certified interventional cardiologist, underscores this shift in his recent Instagram post, urging people to rethink when they should start paying attention to their heart health, ideally well before...
Post
‘Don’t mix rice and roti’: 5 ways families can manage diabetes at home
3 min readNew DelhiJun 1, 2026 12:00 PM IST Managing diabetes within a household often comes down to the small, everyday choices that can either help regulate blood sugar or make it harder to control. Dietitian Shweta J Panchal highlighted how simple tweaks to daily routines and meals can have a lasting impact when a...
Post
Rajeev Khandelwal on growing soursop tree for mom during cancer battle; oncologists react
Rajeev Khandelwal recently revealed that he started growing soursop at home after learning about its supposed anti-cancer benefits while his mother was battling the disease. “A lot of people won’t know what this is. This is soursop. Like ramphal, sitaphal…this is of the same category. This is grown in Goa. When my mother was going...
Post
Why you may be struggling to sleep in AC rooms amid heatwave
3 min readNew DelhiJun 1, 2026 06:00 AM IST Even with AC on, many people may be struggling to sleep amid the rising heatwave. But why does this happen? According to Dr Aniket Mule, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, people often think that turning on the air conditioner will solve sleep problems. “However, sleep...
Post
Orange vs Kinnow: Which should you pick for a vitamin C boost?
3 min readDelhiUpdated: Jun 2, 2026 02:33 PM IST Oranges and kinnows are two of the most popular citrus fruits in India, celebrated not just for their sweet, tangy flavours but also for their health benefits. Both fruits are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and fibre, making them excellent choices for boosting immunity during the...
