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...
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‘Silent’ belly fat and 4 other daily habits putting your pancreas under extreme stress
4 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 11:00 AM IST The pancreas plays a critical role in both digestion and blood sugar regulation, yet many everyday habits may quietly put excess stress on this organ over time. In a recent Instagram post, Maryland-based physician Dr Kunal Sood highlighted five common lifestyle patterns that can negatively affect...
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Tea, coffee, fruit juice: What not to eat on an empty stomach
4 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 06:00 AM IST Nutritionist Kiran Kukreja recently shared a list of foods she believes should not be consumed on an empty stomach. In an Instagram video, she cautioned against starting the day with citrus fruits such as pineapple and apple, green tea, tea and coffee, spicy foods, and fruit...
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‘You operate on patients while they are awake’: Why brain surgeries are often painless
4 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 12:00 AM IST Neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel said in a video that brain surgery is mostly painless. Speaking on the thesecretsaucepod podcast, he explained, “Sometimes you can operate on patients while they are awake. The brain feels no pain. 95% of patients after a craniotomy, which is the opening...
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‘Better off that way’: Shashi Tharoor rejects viral idli-chai combo; expert weighs in
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor recently weighed in on a social media post suggesting idlis and tea as a breakfast combination. Sharing his thoughts, Tharoor wrote. “I have to be honest: that idli looks a bit too solid and dense for my liking. And the discolouration in the pic is not very appetising. There’s something...
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Mayim Bialik shares ordeal after taking low dose of synthetic GLP-1 drug: ‘Uncontrollable diarrhea’
5 min readNew DelhiJun 8, 2026 07:00 PM IST The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik has opened up about a severe reaction she experienced after taking a shot of the lowest dose of a synthetic GLP-1. In a personal essay, Bialik revealed that a single injection triggered weeks of debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhoea, cramping,...
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Saba Azad advocates science-backed pregnancy care: ‘Iske laddoo khaa lo…’; gynaecologist reacts
4 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 10:00 PM IST Saba Azad, who plays a gynaecologist in the comedy-drama series Who’s Your Gynac?, while promoting the second season of the show, busted some popular myths associated with pregnancy. “Coconut khaane se bachhe ki skin achhi hoti hai, iske laddoo khaa lo, woh karlo, ye karlo —...
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No powders, no meat: How to hit 120g of daily protein on a pure vegetarian diet
3 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 07:00 PM IST If you are struggling to meet your daily protein intake, remember that the general guideline by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests consuming about 0.8 to 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight. But for active individuals who regularly strength-train or engage in intense workouts, a...
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How Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr reversed an inflammatory bowel condition
What if we told you that your body already knows how to heal, you just have to give it the right environment? Through diet changes, stress recovery, and targeted natural therapies, Miranda Kerr managed to reverse an inflammatory bowel condition without heavy-duty drugs. All she did was listen to her body and remove the foods...
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Why common antibiotics are suddenly ineffective against UTIs
4 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 12:00 PM IST The recently-concluded 79th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, has proposed the Draft Updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) for 2026–2036, signalling growing international concern over what health experts describe as a looming public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, “Antimicrobial Resistance...
