3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 03:00 PM IST Will a 13-hour fast affect your blood sugar test results? Answering this Quora query, “I did my blood sugar test for 13 hours of fasting, whereas my doctor had told me to fast for 8-12 hours. Does it affect my test?”, Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD, diabetology,...
MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria, who underwent breast cancer surgery recently, shared an update on her health. According to the renowned chef, the post-surgery biopsies indicate that she has to undertake chemotherapy. “I wanted to tell you something. Last month, on May 29, I went for a breast cancer surgery, which by God’s grace was successful. And...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 10:00 PM IST Almost all of us are guilty of using concentrated antiseptic liquids on our wounds. But digital creator Ruchi, an emergency response specialist and trainer who goes by @thepanicprofessor on Instagram, shared an informative video highlighting common mistakes people make when using them during medical crises. “At...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 08:00 PM IST From sipping warm milk to drinking chamomile tea, social media is full of home remedies that promise better sleep. One such popular hack is keeping a slightly chewed clove in your mouth before going to bed, which supposedly helps you sleep more soundly. But is there...
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 11:05 AM IST From sipping warm milk to drinking chamomile tea, social media is full of home remedies that promise better sleep. One such popular hack is keeping a slightly chewed clove in your mouth before going to bed, which supposedly helps you sleep more soundly. But is...
New Delhi: Two-thirds of Indians have encountered a health or wellness scam, according to the McAfee Health and Wellness study. The study also found that 71 per cent of Indians, particularly young adults, have been targeted by health scams that exploit urgency, trust and everyday online behaviour. Based on a survey of 1,000 adults, the...
A recent video of singer Alka Yagnik at the Padma Awards ceremony has sparked concern among fans after she was seen using a wheelchair and being assisted by a companion. The footage surfaced shortly after the celebrated playback singer was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in New Delhi, prompting many social media users to speculate...
A recent video of singer Alka Yagnik at the Padma Awards ceremony has sparked concern among fans after she was seen using a wheelchair and being assisted by a companion. The footage surfaced shortly after the celebrated playback singer was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in New Delhi, prompting many social media users to speculate...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 09:30 AM IST Axar Patel cannot start his mornings without a dose of protein. He can skip his first meal, but a scoop of protein is a must before his takes on the day. In conversation with Jatin Sapru on his show Like An Athlete, the Indian cricketer opened up...
Chronic inflammation has increasingly been linked to a wide range of long-term health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers. In a recent Instagram video, Raipur-based oncologist Dr Jayesh Sharma explained that while “acute inflammation occurs when a flu, bacteria attack our body, our immune system responds to it, there is...
