4 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 02:00 PM IST The World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC). Considering this is the highest level of global health alert issued by WHO, we asked experts all about...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 09:28 AM IST Garlic has long been valued in traditional medicine, and some studies suggest it may help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. So, can a pre-diabetic stop taking Metformin by eating garlic instead? Answering this Quora query, Dr Pranav Ghody, a consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist at Wockhardt...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 09:00 PM IST It is a common belief that wisdom teeth need to be extracted. It almost feels inevitable and scary to many. But do all wisdom teeth actually need to be extracted? Not necessarily, experts say. Dr Tanu Gupta, Senior Consultant – Dental Science, ShardaCare–Healthcity, explains that some...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 07:00 PM IST Internet is filled with countless de-stressing guides, with a large chunk of them suggesting one easy hack — turn on your essential oil diffuser and boom! Your room smells better, the aura is calming, and pinteresty-spa quotient high. But is it a good idea to turn...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 05:55 PM IST During an interaction at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, Alia Bhatt spoke about a homemade snack she swears by for healthy skin. “Ghee is great for the gut, it’s great for the skin. There’s this snack that I have. It’s basically ghee with a little bit...
Vascular surgeon Dr Sumit Kapadia recently spoke about the limitations of modern “full body check-up” packages, pointing out that many people misunderstand what preventive healthcare actually means. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Dr Kapadia said, “There is nothing like a full body check-up. Any number of tests can never detect all problems in your body....
Pharmacist and digital creator Ariana Medizade says melatonin might help you fall asleep, but it’s not enough to help you power through those 3 am wake-ups. For that, you need a spoonful of healthy fat right before you doze off. “When glucose drops, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline to bring it back up. That...
After a few late nights, most people expect dark circles or constant yawning. But sleep deprivation can show up in far stranger ways — from suddenly craving junk food to becoming so mentally exhausted that you may agree to something you never did. These signs are not just “being tired”; they can be the body’s...
Fitness coach Ajay Sangwan recently shared his idea of the “perfect workout” during an appearance on Pankaj Sharma’s podcast. Speaking about the importance of workout structure, Sangwan said, “5 steps to the perfect workout…Warm-up: Protect your joints before you push them. Compound Lifts: Focus on movements that engage multiple joints. Core Training: A strong core—not just...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 16, 2026 08:00 PM IST Clinical nutritionist and longevity expert Dr Rhea Kotecha recently shared an alarming fact about the future of our medical health. Speaking on Masoom Minawala’s podcast, she said: “Most people will die of what we call the four horsemen of ageing. The first one is cancer, the...
