3 min readNew DelhiAug 28, 2026 07:00 PM IST Protein is considered essential for fat loss and muscle gain. So, can you actually eat too much of it? We asked Dr Prashant Hansraj Salvi, consultant in minimally invasive, bariatric, and metabolic surgery at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, about how much protein we should consume and the...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 28, 2026 04:57 PM IST The gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as an important piece of the puzzle in metabolic health, but new research suggests there may be no one-size-fits-all gut profile. A recent study found that the gut microbiomes of South Asian populations differ from those reported in other parts...
3 min readNew DelhiAug 28, 2026 03:58 PM IST Chhavi Mittal, a breast cancer survivor, recently underwent surgery to remove a uterine fibroid. Taking to Instagram, the Family Vacation actor revealed that the fibroid had grown quickly due to the Tamoxifen medication she was taking. Expressing her frustration with the constant ups and downs of...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 28, 2026 09:26 AM IST People often discuss blood sugar in terms of whether they have diabetes, but glucose levels can stay outside the normal range for some time before reaching a diagnostic threshold. During this stage, subtle changes in the body may not produce obvious symptoms, yet they could potentially...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 27, 2026 08:00 PM IST Fibre is often praised as a cornerstone of good health, but one question still lingers: how long does it actually take to feel the benefits? Is it immediate, or does it take weeks of consistent intake before changes become noticeable? NHS surgeon Dr Karan Rajan explained...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 27, 2026 11:00 AM IST A side-to-side, “penguin-like” walk in women may look like a simple effect of ageing, but it shouldn’t automatically be dismissed. Physiotherapist Dr Akash Singh recently explained that this pattern, known as a waddling gait, can be associated with weakness in the hip muscles. “Why do so...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 27, 2026 06:00 AM IST Insulin does not behave in exactly the same way in everyone who develops problems with blood sugar regulation. In some people, the body’s tissues become less responsive to insulin, so the pancreas must produce more of the hormone to keep glucose under control. In others, the...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 26, 2026 11:00 PM IST Vidya Malavade’s nighttime routine is a combination of 3 wellness practices that incorporate the goodness of breathwork, oiling and meditation to help her “sleep like a baby”. Taking to Instagram, the 53-year-old actor shared more about them in detail: Bhramari Pranayam/humming bee breath: Close the cartilage...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 26, 2026 10:00 PM IST Fertility treatment can involve hormonal medicines, injections, monitoring and procedures that temporarily influence the reproductive system. When treatment is stopped, whether because a cycle has ended, a pregnancy has not occurred, or someone has decided to take a break, people may wonder how quickly the body...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 26, 2026 05:56 PM IST Vitamin B12 deficiency remains widespread, particularly in countries like India, where many people follow vegetarian diets. B12 is found mostly in animal-based foods such as meat, fish, poultry and eggs. Therefore, vegetarians often struggle to meet their daily requirements through food alone. Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain, also...
