4 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 11:00 AM IST Gut health has become one of the most discussed topics in wellness conversations, but it is also an area where misinformation spreads easily. Recently, Delhi-based gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Shubham Vatsya addressed several widely held myths about digestive health in an Instagram post. One of the claims...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 06:00 AM IST Metformin is one of the most common medications and the first treatment prescribed following a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. But, how much can Metformin actually lower blood sugar? Responding to this Quora query, Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD, diabetology, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said there is no single...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 12:00 AM IST The current market is flooded with protein-enhanced foods — wherever you go, the labels boldly claim to offer twice the protein of regular competitors. So, when certified health coach and digital creator Ankita Shrivastava questioned whether “high protein paneer is a scam,” it made us stop...
Have you ever found yourself snapping at a loved one during a heatwave, only to regret it later? According to health coach Gunjan Taneja, soaring summer temperatures may be partly to blame. In a recent Instagram reel, Taneja explained that hotter weather can increase discomfort, stress, and irritability while reducing patience, making people more impulsive...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 10, 2026 07:00 PM IST Beyond the pitch, Sunil Chhetri has an unexpected gift: the ability to drift off to sleep almost instantly, regardless of where he is. “I can sleep wherever, whenever. It’s an ongoing joke in my team, in my family. Also, being short helps. I can generally sleep...
The Government of India’s Ministry of Health recently emphasised the need for people to check their ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) levels to monitor liver health. In a post on X, their handle mentioned, “Your liver speaks through a number—ALT. ALT levels can reveal early signs of liver stress or fat buildup, long before symptoms appear. A...
A new study says GLP-1 drugs are associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, the Penn Medicine study found that women between the ages of 45 and 80 who took GLP-1 medications were 30 per cent less likely to develop breast cancer as opposed to those who didn’t. The study, presented...
Following a recent enforcement action against a popular vada pav vendor in Mumbai, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), West Region, has reiterated its ban on using newspapers for packing, serving, or storing food. The regulator warned that newspaper ink contains harmful chemicals, including heavy metals, that can leach into food, particularly...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 04:00 PM IST Neena Gupta, 66, recently revealed the quirky way she likes to begin her mornings. “I get up sometimes very early, like 5 or 5.30 am. And what do I do? I go to my dressing room, style myself, take pictures, and put them in a styling...
Heart failure is one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular challenges worldwide and a major cause of hospital admissions in India. Unlike a heart attack, which is a sudden event, heart failure is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. Patients often experience repeated episodes of worsening symptoms, leading to hospitalisation. A recent U.K. clinical trial found...
