3 min readNew DelhiFeb 16, 2026 09:30 AM IST Gynaecologist Dr Sugandhi Unnikrishnan recently clarified that, contrary to popular belief, fertility doesn’t stop overnight. “Irregular periods don’t equal menopause. Fertility does not stop overnight. Pregnancy can still happen during peri menopause. Test first. Assume later,” she noted on Instagram. To verify, we reached out to...
Category: Health
Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares his take on the new inverted ‘food pyramid’: ‘Children are well positioned to benefit from..’
The old food pyramid old guide recommended filling your plate with roughly equal portions of grains, protein, vegetables, and fruit, with dairy rudely downsized and pushed to the side. The new 2025-2030 American dietary guidelines replace the circular plate with an inverted pyramid that places animal foods, vegetables and fruits at the top. The calories...
‘She didn’t have depression. She had a deficiency we never talk about’: Homeopathic doctor shares case of a 27-year-old, expert explains
Body: Homeopathic physician Sujit Telagamsetty recently shared a surprising case on Instagram that highlights how nutritional deficiencies can mimic mental health issues. He described a 27-year-old corporate professional who appeared “sharp, ambitious, and always smiling.” As his post says, outwardly, the patient seemed fine — no tremors, limp, or visible fatigue — but internally, she...
Disha Madan shares her well-kept postpartum diet secrets: ‘A lot of ghee, nice salty food, menthe dosa…’
The postpartum period is an exciting yet daunting experience for new mothers. Choosing the right diet can help promote healing and maintain energy during this time. For South Indian actor Disha Madan, postpartum was an exciting phase of life, one she genuinely looked forward to, thanks to the delicious food she got to eat. In...
Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter — but now we’re learning more
Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this loss would not affect health. But evidence has mounted over the past few years that when people who have a Y chromosome lose it, the loss is...
When your ‘healthy’ habits start doing more harm than good
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 11:00 PM IST From extreme intermittent fasting and two-hour workouts to rigid clean-eating rules, the pursuit of “perfect health” is relentless. But when does healthy stop being healthy? According to Dr Prabhat Ranjan Sinha, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Aakash Healthcare, the shift occurs when balance is replaced by...
‘Excessive fasting or over-exercising do more harm than good,’ says health expert
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 16, 2026 01:02 PM IST From extreme intermittent fasting and two-hour workouts to rigid clean-eating rules, the pursuit of “perfect health” is relentless. But when does healthy stop being healthy? According to Dr Prabhat Ranjan Sinha, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Aakash Healthcare, the shift occurs when balance is replaced...
The 30-minute rule: Why brushing immediately after eating acidic foods could be ruining your teeth
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 07:00 PM IST Tooth sensitivity can make everyday pleasures—like sipping tea or biting into fruit—uncomfortable. While sensitive toothpaste is often the go-to solution, it isn’t the only way to manage the problem. According to Dr Zulfiqar Hafeez, Senior Consultant – Dental Services at Asian Hospital, everyday habits play a...
‘Wait at least 30 minutes’: Why brushing soon after eating acidic foods could be ruining your teeth
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 16, 2026 01:23 PM IST Tooth sensitivity can make everyday pleasures—like sipping tea or biting into fruit—uncomfortable. While sensitive toothpaste is often the go-to solution, it isn’t the only way to manage the problem. According to Dr Zulfiqar Hafeez, Senior Consultant – Dental Services at Asian Hospital, everyday habits play...
Khushi Kapoor says Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the ‘most loyal thing in her life’
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 05:30 AM IST Khushi Kapoor doesn’t eat much dairy. Her reason? The digestive issues that come with it are not worth the little indulgence. Giving further clarity during a fun video shot by her friend Orry, the Bollywood actor, when asked what’s the most loyal thing in her life,...










