Thomas J Balkin’s latest article in Oxford Academic’s Sleep journal claims that sleep banking, a concept hinged on extending nighttime rest to counter potential future deficit, is a result of storing up extra sleep. “All individuals, regardless of sleep history, can benefit operationally from sleep banking,” concludes Balkin’s study published in November 2025. The paper...
Did you know that Wamiqa Gabbi is almost vegan? In a conversation with Mashable India, the Khufiya actor shared that she started following a vegan diet a few years ago, but certain things keep her from going all in. “I’ll say I’m almost 99% vegan,” she told the interviewer, while her co-actor Rajkummar Rao chipped in, “toothpaste...
Bringing blood glucose to normal range through lifestyle changes could halve the risk of heart attack, heart failure and premature death among prediabetics, according to a study. Findings published in ‘The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology’ journal show that remission of prediabetes — achieving normal blood glucose levels — may establish a new, measurable target for...
The indigenously developed Supernova stent retriever—approved in India using only domestic clinical trial data— is expected to be manufactured in the country and launched in February 2026. The device is used to treat severe strokes by removing clots and restoring blood flow to the brain within 24 hours. Developed by Gravity Medical Technology, its clinical...
We take our hearts for granted until it’s too late. But tiny habits can make a huge difference, and you can start small — by getting your LDL cholesterol levels checked. That is because bad cholesterol is one of the early predictors of cardiovascular issues, and should not be left unchecked signs start showing. CV...
It’s holiday season and plans are in the air for travel, celebrations and get-togethers. It’s also a time when cheat days will abound and exercise may take a backseat. It’s important though to ensure that you come out the other side, well-rested and healthy too! So take the quiz and find out how much you...
Sirisha K.V., has severe osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder causing brittle bones. The condition requires a person to help the 36-year-old out of a vehicle and into her wheelchair to go to her office in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Since the disorder can cause bones to break easily she needs to be constantly careful while moving....
A fresh debate has erupted online around preventive health screening following comments about the use of routine MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans in people without symptoms. The discussion gained momentum after Elon Musk responded to a social media post about preventive MRIs, stating, “Widespread MRI usage done at least annually with AI reviewing the...
Many people tend to frequently check their blood pressure, but how often is too often? We were wondering about it when we came across the same query on Quora, ‘Is it bad to check your blood pressure a lot?’. So, we decided to ask Dr Amit Saraf, director, internal medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, who said...
Rhea Chakraborty recently expressed her thoughts on the body clock (which is constantly ticking) and motherhood, calling it a responsibility that can be extremely daunting, yet necessary. “I’m 33, and I recently visited a gynaecologist for egg freezing. I am thinking of. It’s such a weird place to be because your body clock is telling...
