4 min readNew DelhiMar 10, 2026 10:00 PM IST Vitamin B12 supplements are often recommended to people who feel constantly tired or low on energy. The nutrient plays a crucial role in red blood cell formation, nerve function and energy production in the body. But what if a person becomes sleepy after taking the supplement?...
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‘If my period comes every two months instead of one, should I be concerned?’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 10, 2026 04:00 PM IST Menstrual cycles do not always follow a strict monthly pattern. While many people expect their period every month, some may notice their cycle stretches to every two months. A user recently raised this concern on Quora, asking whether such a pattern is normal or something that...
Why ‘double-jointed’ isn’t always a health win
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...
Why being ‘double-jointed’ could be the cause of your chronic pain
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 10, 2026 04:48 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...
‘Lying down soon after eating allows…’: Doctor shares why acid reflux gets worse at night, and the simple habits that can ease it
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...
Alia Bhatt reacts as BFF Akansha Ranjan Kapoor talks about freezing her eggs: ‘Injecting myself with fat needles every day’
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...
When signs like ‘staring spells,’ ‘becoming absent minded’ require medical attention
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:...
‘I drank RO water for 10 years — did it damage my health?’
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...
Severe irritability in teens can be reduced by daily doses of vitamins, minerals — new research
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...
‘I quit smoking with an app’: Arshad Warsi explains how his subconscious mind was ‘rewired’ to give up cigarettes after 35 years
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 11:46 AM 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....










