Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare progressive eye disorder that often leads to blindness. In National Geographic’s new documentary Blink, the reality of living with retinitis pigmentosa comes to life through the story of a Canadian couple, Édith Lemay and Sebastian Pelletier, whose three children are affected by the condition. Knowing their children’s vision is...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 07:00 PM IST Dr Dan Ginader, digital creator and doctor of physical therapy, in an Instagram video, drew attention to a neurologist’s claim that promises drastically low cortisol levels. The expert from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York told her patient to stick out his tongue for 40 seconds....
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...
