3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 13, 2026 11:16 AM IST In a culture that glorifies hustle, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Many people walk into therapy carrying a heavy sense of guilt, convinced they’re not doing “enough.” However, according to Dr Pavitra Shankar, Associate Consultant – Psychiatry at Aakash Healthcare, what they’re experiencing...
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This is what happens if you apply expired antiseptic on wounds
Expired medicines are often discarded without much consideration, whereas antiseptics are often left in medicine cabinets long after their expiry date. Because they are applied externally, many people assume they remain safe or effective. But doctors warn that using expired antiseptics can quietly compromise wound care. “Yes, an antiseptic can lose its effectiveness over time...
Agentic AI Can Be a ‘Force Multiplier’ for Overstretched Health Systems
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Agentic AI as a Game Changer for Overstretched Health Systems, ETHealthworld Published On Feb 11, 2026 at 04:43 PM IST New Delhi: As health systems worldwide grapple with workforce shortages, rising chronic disease burdens, and widening inequities, Infosys is positioning “agentic AI” as a key lever to help close the healthcare divide. In...
‘Women who wear…’: Gynaecologist shares X-ray after surprising discovery of a piece of jewellery lodged in lung
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 01:58 PM IST Gynaecologist Dr Priya S P Patil took to her Instagram recently to show a chest x-ray of a woman who came for surgery as the ‘back of her nose pin’ got lodged in her lung. She mentioned, “Women who wear nose pins, be careful”. “Let me...
‘Is a blood sugar reading of 156 normal 2 hours after eating?’
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 10:30 AM IST The Internet can make any health number seem alarming. As such, it is not surprising that we stumbled upon a Quora user asking whether a blood sugar reading of 156 mg/dL two hours after eating was normal. But is it? To find out the answer, we...
When your morning fatigue is a medical warning sign
For years, sleep duration has been treated as the gold standard of rest. Adults are advised to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night—and many assume that exceeding this benchmark should guarantee energy and alertness. But for a growing number of people, even 9–10 hours of sleep fails to prevent morning exhaustion. According...
‘He was just lying in pain for two days’: Vinod Khanna’s wife Kavita details actor’s multiple cancer diagnoses; what long-term tobacco use does to the body
5 min readNew DelhiFeb 10, 2026 05:55 PM IST Vinod Khanna’s wife recently revealed how his health deteriorated, bringing attention to how long-term lifestyle habits and cancer risks can intersect in complex ways. The late actor and politician, who passed away in 2017 after battling bladder cancer, had earlier faced another major diagnosis that was...
Surgeon explains why you hear ‘someone yelling for help, your phone ringing, or your name being called’ in the shower: ‘Might get a bit trippy’
If you have ever paused mid-shower because you thought someone called your name, you are not alone. Hearing sounds that do not actually exist while showering is a surprisingly common experience. UK-based surgeon and health content creator Dr Karan Rajan explained this phenomenon in an Instagram post, identifying it as auditory pareidolia. In the video,...
Health is Wealth, Better Health = Better Economy
1 min readUpdated: Feb 10, 2026 02:47 PM IST About Haleon India (erstwhile GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare) Haleon in India is a leading fast-moving consumer healthcare company with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Currently, Haleon India is operating in oral care, digestive health, pain management and respiratory, and Vitamin Mineral Supplement...
Health Literacy: The Hidden Engine of India’s Economic Growth
5 min readUpdated: Feb 10, 2026 02:07 PM IST Imagine an overlooked key to India’s economic boom, one that’s not about shiny new tech or massive infrastructure projects. What if it’s something much more personal, something we all deal with every day- our health. A recent study by The Economist Impact, supported by Haleon, showcases that helping...









