3 min readNew DelhiSep 1, 2026 09:30 AM IST Can someone have blood glucose readings of 160–220 mg/dL and still have an HbA1c below 6 per cent? That’s the Quora query we took to Dr Pranav Ghody, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, who clarified that when the two results don’t match,...
Actor Rahul Roy recently opened up about how his life and diet changed after suffering a brain stroke six years ago. In an interview, Roy recalled, “I had a speech problem.” Already struggling with speech for nearly five to six months, Roy didn’t know whether he would be able to walk and talk normally again....
3 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 11:00 PM IST Nutritionist Shweta Shah recently highlighted three simple morning habits for people in their 40s—having soaked black raisins and fennel seeds, starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast, and combining breathing exercises with a 15–20-minute walk. While these may sound like easy additions to a morning routine,...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 10:00 PM IST Bollywood actor Tara Sutaria feels lucky that her father helps her with all things money. From investing smartly to building a “diverse portfolio,” the Toxic actor recently opened up about the importance of staying on top of your finances, especially as a woman. She also admitted to...
6 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 04:57 PM IST A heart attack may sound like a straightforward medical emergency, but not every myocardial infarction (MI) happens for the same reason. Now, four leading international cardiac organisations have introduced a new, simplified way to classify heart attacks, which doctors say could make diagnosis, treatment and communication...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 03:55 PM IST Mira Kapoor met former Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani on a recent flight, and they discussed a wide range of topics, from coding platforms to history and everything under the sun. During their mid-air conversation, Mira also seemed to remind Irani of a soup recipe she...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 03:00 PM IST GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have transformed the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions; yet researchers are exploring a very different approach to weight loss. A new study suggests that a small chemical compound called 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furoic acid, or TOFA, may help reduce...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 31, 2026 09:28 AM IST Muscle is often discussed in the context of strength, mobility and physical fitness, but it also plays an important role in how the body handles glucose. Skeletal muscle is one of the major tissues involved in taking up glucose from the bloodstream, particularly after eating. This...
For decades, India’s population story was largely about rapid growth and the need to bring down birth rates. Now, another demographic shift is taking shape: families are getting smaller, parenthood is being delayed, and fertility rates are falling across much of the country. The trend came into focus after Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared a...
3 min readNew DelhiAug 30, 2026 05:01 PM IST Ageing of the skin is inevitable, with wrinkles, fine lines or even spots taking over. However, certain lifestyle choices may accelerate the process. Two popular culprits often blamed online are sun exposure and smoking. A few online claims even say that sun exposure can accelerate skin...
