Tejasswi Prakash, 32, opened up about being a “borderline insomniac,” adding that she finds it extremely “frustrating”. “I wake up at 10-11 am, sometimes noon. Very late. I sleep at 6 am because I am also a borderline insomniac. I just realised that. I can’t sleep at night. There is no mobile, TV. I just...
A 25-year-old man recently approached Hyderabad-based neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar with alarming symptoms — blurred and double vision, unsteady gait, forgetfulness, and confusion all developing within three days. Sharing the case on X, Dr Kumar wrote, “I recently met a 25-year-old man who came to me with unusual complaints — blurred vision, double vision, difficulty...
Reaching for an antacid after a heavy or spicy meal is a common habit, a quick way to quiet that uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest. But according to a gastroenterologist, frequent heartburn shouldn’t be taken lightly. AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi recently highlighted why heartburn is a symptom that should never...
Most people peel an orange and remove the pith — which is the spongy part between the skin and the fruit. However, health experts say this bitter, white layer is more valuable than it looks. According to Dr Amreen Sheikh, Chief Dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, “The orange pith is one of the most underrated sources...
When we chanced upon a Quora query from a 52-year-old non-diabetic about his blood pressure being 130/90 mmHg, his creatinine 1.35 and eGFR 55, we reached out to an expert for a solution. Dr Pranav Ghody, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said these numbers indicate “early stress on your kidneys, but not...
A recent paper in the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Dysmorphology has presented the first detailed case report of a new kind of gene mutation in a child, with a rare condition – pseudo-TORCH Syndrome Type 2. Using exome sequencing, a genetic test that analyses the protein coding regions of the DNA, researchers have identified a novel...
“Beetroot salad is one of my favourite things. I used to eat it constantly during Dear Zindagi. Beetroot is very good for the skin. Aur mai dahi tadke ke bina nahi khaati hun — tadka mein jaata hai rai, jeera, hing, curry patta,” Alia Bhatt shared in an old video on her YouTube channel. But...
Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would eventually be outgrown. Now it’s everywhere. TikTok videos describe “ADHD moments” that feel instantly familiar, clinics are booked out for months, and adults are finally getting diagnoses that explain years of chaos and exhaustion. Also Read:...
Many fitness buffs drag themselves out of bed to exercise even if they haven’t met their sleep requirements. While the duration of hours varies from person to person, the question is whether it’s advisable to rest it out? Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, said that when you haven’t slept...
Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier — shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds. Our bodies operate...
