4 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 10:00 PM IST Billie Eilish once offered a rare and candid look into her life with tics induced by Tourette’s syndrome during her appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, turning a personal reality into a powerful moment of awareness. “If you film me for...
Category: Health
How a 70-year-old oral cancer patient with ‘hole in his jaw’ caused by years of radiation was saved by Bengaluru doctors in a rare surgery
Radiation therapy is one of the most popular cancer treatments worldwide, but it comes with its own share of side effects. Besides the cancer cells, some of the normal tissue around the treated area may also be killed. In some extreme cases, the damage aggravates way beyond control. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant...
‘It’s ₹40,000 per shot’: Comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj admits using Mounjaro for weight loss; expert on how these drugs work and who they’re for
Stand-up comedian and content creator Aishwarya Mohanraj recently spoke about her experience with weight fluctuations and rapid weight loss. She revealed in a YouTube video that her transformation involved a medication-based approach. “I’ve grown up a skinny child,” she said, remembering that relatives commented on her body from an early age. She noted that being...
‘It’s ₹4,000 per shot’: Comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj admits using Mounjaro for weight loss; expert on how these drugs work and who they’re for
Stand-up comedian and content creator Aishwarya Mohanraj recently spoke about her experience with weight fluctuations and rapid weight loss. She revealed in a YouTube video that her transformation involved a medication-based approach. “I’ve grown up a skinny child,” she said, remembering that relatives commented on her body from an early age. She noted that being...
Can seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff be a hidden sign of HIV? Expert weighs in on viral claim
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 01:55 PM IST A recent reel by creator Dr Fahad Imtiaz on Instagram has raised eyebrows. In the video, he shared an experience from his clinic: “There was a patient who had good skin, but we noticed some dandruff on his scalp. We gave him a ketoconazole shampoo and...
The Blue Gold: All about India’s rare, deep-indigo turmeric with supercharged healing power
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 09:26 AM IST Turmeric is a bright yellow spice, known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Besides its myriad benefits for skin and heart health, it also helps heal wounds. But did you know, India grows its own rare blue turmeric? Naturally bluish-purple in centre, it is an Ayurvedic...
When institutional reliability matters: the story of di-ethylene glycol
The government of Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Drug Control recently issued a public notice against a specific batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol. This finding emerged during routine surveillance. It comes barely five months after India lost over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh last year due to contaminated...
This is what actually happens inside the body 24 hours after you donate blood
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 7, 2026 07:00 PM IST Blood donation is a noble cause, saving millions of lives each year. It is a non-negotiable during surgeries, accidents, or for medical conditions requiring specific blood components. However, there are many lingering doubts about the subject, with many first-time donors feeling anxious. The process, however, is...
‘Has risen nearly 30%’: Why doctors are seeing more pancreatic cancer in their 30s and 40s
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 7, 2026 02:03 PM IST Pancreatic cancer has long been considered a disease of older adults, often linked with ageing, smoking, or long-standing diabetes. But oncologists are now noticing a worrying shift — more cases are being diagnosed in younger people, many of whom don’t have traditional risk factors. According...
‘Signals over calories’: How to gain muscle while losing fat
3 min readDelhiFeb 7, 2026 09:30 AM IST Losing fat while gaining muscle may seem like a fitness myth, but research shows it is possible in certain situations. This process, called body recomposition, goes against the old idea that you can only build muscle by eating more calories than you burn. To determine when this...









