4 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 06:00 AM IST Summer heat can leave you feeling tired and dehydrated. But did you know that it can also take a toll on your kidneys? It significantly increases the risk of kidney problems, especially when people don’t hydrate properly. Dr Udit Gupta, Consultant, Nephrology, Renal Sciences, ISIC Multispeciality...
Category: Health
Farah Khan says she took 4-5 years to lose postpartum weight ‘unlike today’s actors’
3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 07:00 PM IST Farah Khan recently shared that she took 4-5 years to lose postpartum weight after the birth of her triplets. “I lost baby weight in 4-5 years. I am not able to believe that today’s actors manage to lose baby weight within two months. I was 42...
Can space oncology revolutionise cancer treatment?
Cancer is a group of diseases where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and sometimes spreading to distant organs of the body. In India, an estimated 1.87 million new cases are likely to be diagnosed in 2026, which means 1 in 9 Indians reading this article are at a lifetime risk of developing cancer....
38 parasites found in a British woman’s brain after years of no symptoms
A British woman has expressed her shock after discovering 38 parasites living inside her brain following a trip to India three years before diagnosis. The woman from Wales, United Kingdom, Lowri Denman, had taken a trip to the country in 2007 but was diagnosed with a rare condition of neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by...
‘Do not do this’: Type 1 diabetic Aishwarya Sakhuja warns against ignoring low blood sugar
3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 12:30 PM IST Actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, who has been a type 1 diabetic since 2018, shared an Instagram post cautioning against taking low blood sugar lightly. “Do not do this. Waiting until the last minute to correct hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) is risky because your body and brain don’t...
Anthropic launches ‘Claude Science’ AI research workbench for scientific research
AI startup Anthropic has launched Claude Science, a specialised workbench that has been built to help scientists quickly analyse complex data, manage heavy computer workflows and accelerate breakthroughs. The new platform marks an expansion for the IPO-bound tech company into the healthcare and life sciences sector, where Google DeepMind has already got success in the...
‘Water with sea salt’: Longevity doctor shares 5 non-negotiable morning habits
5 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 06:00 AM IST Morning routines are often promoted as a foundation for better health, but some experts argue that the first hour or two after waking may have an especially significant impact on hormones, metabolism, and long-term wellbeing. In a recent Instagram post, longevity doctor Dr Vass highlighted what...
‘My stomach is eating itself’: Bryan Johnson reveals hidden autoimmune condition
American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, who is touted to be the ‘world’s most measured human’, recently revealed that he has an autoimmune disease that about 2-5 per cent of people or more also have. “Bad news #1: I have an autoimmune disease. My stomach is eating itself. Bad news #2: 2–5% of people have this, too....
Why you should think twice before bathing during a thunderstorm
3 min readNew DelhiJul 1, 2026 08:00 PM IST It might sound like something your grandmother would warn you about, but avoiding a shower during a thunderstorm is actually solid advice—and not just an old superstition. Modern science backs it up, and doctors say it’s better to be safe than sorry. One such expert, Dr...
Outer thigh pain: What different symptoms may reveal about the cause
Pain in the outer thigh can be easy to dismiss as a temporary strain from exercise, prolonged sitting, poor posture, or a physically demanding day. However, discomfort in this area may sometimes involve more than just tired muscles. Because the outer thigh sits close to several muscles, nerves, connective tissues, and the hip joint, pain...








