Even as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in the Canary Islands and passengers disembarked, more than 100 travellers on a separate vessel in the Caribbean have fallen ill with norovirus. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the norovirus outbreak has affected 102 of the ship’s 3,116 passengers and...
The Indian summer arrives with a bounty. Mango stalls overflow, watermelon vendors line every corner and litchi season brings its own sweetness. In many Indian homes, large mixed fruit platters become part of daily eating during the hotter months. For people living with diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, or even those trying to maintain weight,...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 11, 2026 06:00 AM IST A single fasting blood sugar reading above 126 mg/dL can raise concern, but it doesn’t automatically mean you have diabetes. Diagnosis isn’t based on just one value; it requires consistent measurements and context, said Dr Pranav Ghody, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central. Blood...
Dr Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of his patients come to him complaining not only about stomach trouble but about their brains, too. Irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive dysfunction can be accompanied by a mental haze. People experiencing constipation and bloating, for example, may describe “a sense...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 04:58 PM IST Your periods going off the calendar can be confusing and leave you with a million doubts. Now imagine that they get delayed, and to make it even more confusing, you notice spotting only when you wipe. No proper flow, no clear answers. One such confused internet user...
The 1913 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Charles Richet “in recognition of his work on anaphylaxis.”His research uncovered a paradoxical reaction in which the body’s defenses, instead of protecting it, could overreact with severe consequences. This discovery became a cornerstone of immunology and the study of allergic diseases. In the late...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 12:00 PM IST It’s the kind of question that makes you pause mid-scroll. On Quora, someone asked: “Are bones wet? They must be, right? Why? Is the circulatory system not a closed system?” It sounds simple, but the answer reveals just how misunderstood our own bodies can be. Curious,...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 09:30 AM IST Everywhere you look, the market is flooded with protein-packed foods — from milks to eggs (obvious ones) to bread and coffee, and the most surprising of them all, water! There’s no denying that protein is an essential macronutrient that supports muscle growth, repair, and maintenance, aids in...
Mallika Sherawat believes in achieving fitness and better skin through a dedicated and natural process. The Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video actor has been actively sharing glimpses of her workout routine, encouraging fans to hit the gym and eat clean to stay fit in the long run. Recently, Mallik — who will turn 50...
The story so far: Following a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius expedition cruise ship in early May, in which three deaths were reported and at least five others were infected, global attention has once again turned to the group of viruses. Hantavirus had made headlines last year following the passing of Betsy Hackman, the...
