4 min readFeb 27, 2026 10:48 AM IST India’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as medical costs continue to rise faster than household incomes. According to recent projections, medical expenses in India are expected to increase by around 11.5% in 2026, placing the country well above the global average. Although the improvement of...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 27, 2026 12:00 AM IST It’s almost instinctive. Whether you’re tired, stressed, or have been staring at a screen too long, your hands go up and you start rubbing your eyes. And somehow, it feels incredibly satisfying. It’s a sensation many are familiar with, but few understand why it feels so...
Prabha Sinha, co-founder, ZS New Delhi: In global healthcare today, adopting technology is no longer what sets organisations apart. It is simply the baseline. Most large pharmaceutical and medical device companies have already digitised their core functions, from CRM platforms to AI tools. The real shift now, observes Prabha Sinha, Co-founder, ZS, is not about...
Recovering from a major illness is rarely a straight path. Recently, actor Dipika Kakar experienced another health setback months after undergoing treatment for stage 2 liver cancer. In June 2025, she had tumour-removal surgery as part of her treatment. After that, this week, her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, announced on his YouTube channel that she had...
Snow-covered streets and driveways can make winter mornings look calm and almost inviting, but clearing that snow is anything but gentle on the body. Cardiologist and heart-transplant specialist Dr Dmitry Yaranov is drawing attention to why snow shovelling is considered one of the most dangerous winter activities for the heart. In an Instagram video, he...
A close friend of mine was diagnosed with gallbladder stones during her pregnancy. While she dealt with intermittent abdominal pain, she had to manage the symptoms during the pregnancy months and after delivery. Not long ago, Drishyam actor Ishita Dutta spoke about how gallbladder removal surgery after delivery indirectly contributed to her postpartum weight loss....
Joint pain is often brushed off as a sign of ageing, overexertion, or temporary strain. But when discomfort becomes persistent, symmetrical, or accompanied by stiffness and swelling, it may signal a more serious condition: inflammatory arthritis. We spoke with an orthopaedic surgeon, who outlined six warning signs of inflammatory arthritis and urged people not to...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 25, 2026 06:00 AM IST HbA1c is a simple blood test that shows your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. Unlike a single fasting or random glucose reading, which captures just one moment, HbA1c provides a broader view. So, then, what are the normal, prediabetic, and...
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 25, 2026 12:00 AM IST For many women, periods don’t just bring cramps and mood swings — they also arrive with an uncomfortable side effect that isn’t talked about enough: period flatulence or excessive gas. Bloating, flatulence, and sudden digestive changes can feel embarrassing or even alarming, especially when they show...
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 24, 2026 08:00 PM IST Golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and sometimes sprinkled with masalas and cheese, French fries are not just a staple at get-togethers but also emotional support when one needs warmth and comfort. However, over the years, the snack has been deemed unhealthy,...
