Appendix-related emergencies often arrive without warning, disrupting routines and forcing people to abruptly pause plans. What begins as mild discomfort can quickly turn into a situation requiring surgery, hospitalisation and recovery time. On 28 December, filmmaker Kiran Rao shared a candid health update on Instagram after undergoing surgery for her “12 mm diameter appendix,” offering...
Children’s eye health is vitally important, yet many parents may overlook when to have their child’s first comprehensive eye examination. According to Dr Rajesh Prabhu, senior consultant in pediatric ophthalmology and squint at Sankara Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, eye checkups should ideally start very early in life. “Eye checkups should ideally begin as early as six...
This year witnessed the launch of three major GLP-1, or injectable, medications for type 2 diabetes management in India, which also claim to have benefits for those grappling with obesity. The latest addition to the list is Ozempic (semaglutide) by Novo Nordisk, following the launch of Wegovy (semaglutide) in June 2025 and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) by...
“Hi, it’s me again, your healthiest unc in the Milky Way,” says American biohacker Bryan Johnson at the start of his latest Instagram reel, showing his resting heart rate to be 44 the night before. Sharing how he brought his resting heart rate down to that level, he said, “Lowering your resting heart rate (RHR)...
Recently, we came across Ayurvedic expert Dr Nimarjeet’s Instagram post listing some easy home remedies for naturally reducing cortisol and inflammation. Suggesting following a set of techniques as soon as one wakes up, she said: “As soon as you get up, two minutes of breathing is enough to calm down your nervous system. Skip coffee,...
Airport food is typically expensive. So, carrying homemade snacks not only offers better nutrition but also saves you money. Neena Gupta has always been a champion of carrying a light, healthy tiffin when travelling, and her recent social media upload gave us a peek at what’s on her plate on air. “Today’s plane menu, khakhra...
It sounds almost too simple: five quiet minutes, a slow breath, eyes shut, and the day finally loosening its grip. But according to neurologists and sleep specialists, this tiny nightly ritual may be one of the most powerful ways to reset your brain before bed — and its long-term impact is far from small. A...
In the latest instalment of Men’s Health Magazine’s Icebreakers series, Ed Sheeran jumped into an ice bath and answered some rapid-fire questions. When asked if he was feeling good (in the bath), the British pop star jokingly replied, “No.” Talking about a typical day of his training, Sheeran said that he likes to build it...
Many people turn to online forums like Quora for medical advice, which may not be very reliable. One such user posted a query about his nails: ‘I have dried blood in my toenail. It’s been 7 months. How do I take it out?’ So, we reached out to Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant – Dermatology...
Pregnancy is an exciting experience that shifts a person’s sense of self, relationships, and outlook on life. From the initial thrill of expecting a baby to the deeper emotional connection that develops during pregnancy, these experiences can profoundly shape one’s identity as a parent. In a recent conversation with Vogue India, Kiara Advani opened up...
