3 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 09:30 AM IST A Quora user wanted to know: “My blood pressure was 116-71. Can I still have a heart attack? I’ve been so nervous about it,” so we reached out to experts who said that a blood pressure reading of 116/71 mmHg is actually normal and healthy. “It...
Bhubaneswar: Suspected cancer patients and people who are already undergoing treatment for cancer will no longer need to stand in long queues in top govt hospitals for consultation, diagnosis and treatment, as the state govt is planning to create a digital platform for priority booking of appointments for these people. Patients’ appointments can be booked...
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 10:00 PM IST Billie Eilish once offered a rare and candid look into her life with tics induced by Tourette’s syndrome during her appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, turning a personal reality into a powerful moment of awareness. “If you film me for...
Radiation therapy is one of the most popular cancer treatments worldwide, but it comes with its own share of side effects. Besides the cancer cells, some of the normal tissue around the treated area may also be killed. In some extreme cases, the damage aggravates way beyond control. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant...
Stand-up comedian and content creator Aishwarya Mohanraj recently spoke about her experience with weight fluctuations and rapid weight loss. She revealed in a YouTube video that her transformation involved a medication-based approach. “I’ve grown up a skinny child,” she said, remembering that relatives commented on her body from an early age. She noted that being...
Stand-up comedian and content creator Aishwarya Mohanraj recently spoke about her experience with weight fluctuations and rapid weight loss. She revealed in a YouTube video that her transformation involved a medication-based approach. “I’ve grown up a skinny child,” she said, remembering that relatives commented on her body from an early age. She noted that being...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 01:55 PM IST A recent reel by creator Dr Fahad Imtiaz on Instagram has raised eyebrows. In the video, he shared an experience from his clinic: “There was a patient who had good skin, but we noticed some dandruff on his scalp. We gave him a ketoconazole shampoo and...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 09:26 AM IST Turmeric is a bright yellow spice, known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Besides its myriad benefits for skin and heart health, it also helps heal wounds. But did you know, India grows its own rare blue turmeric? Naturally bluish-purple in centre, it is an Ayurvedic...
The government of Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Drug Control recently issued a public notice against a specific batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol. This finding emerged during routine surveillance. It comes barely five months after India lost over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh last year due to contaminated...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 7, 2026 07:00 PM IST Blood donation is a noble cause, saving millions of lives each year. It is a non-negotiable during surgeries, accidents, or for medical conditions requiring specific blood components. However, there are many lingering doubts about the subject, with many first-time donors feeling anxious. The process, however, is...
