Every neonatologist carries the memory of their first encounter with a non-breathing infant. For most of us, that moment remains indelible. The appearance. The quality of silence. The sound that should have been there but wasn’t. The instinctive reach for the resuscitation bag before conscious thought caught up. Over time, we come to understand that...
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‘Early signs are often subtle’: This is what a diabetic skin rash looks like
It often starts as something easy to ignore—a patch of dry skin, a bit of itching, or a rash that just won’t go away. Many people brush it off as a minor reaction. But in some cases, these changes can be linked to diabetes. One curious internet user took to Quora seeking more verified information...
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‘My contact lens fell on the sink and came in contact with a drop of water; but I cleaned it with solution and wore it for the day. Should I go for a checkup?’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2026 09:00 PM IST Whenever something falls, our first instinct is to pick it up and clean it. A similar reflex recently made a Quora user do the same with their contact lens, sharing: ‘My contact lens fell on the sink and came in contact with a drop of water,...
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Celeb fitness trainer debunks gym’s biggest myth: ‘Stop using sweat as feedback’
4 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2026 07:00 PM IST Sanya Malhotra’s fitness trainer Tridev Pandey says, “If sweat was the measure of fat loss, sitting in a sauna would be the best workout. But it’s not”. The expert took to Instagram to share that many people still judge their workouts by how much they sweat,...
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The 15-minute meal Avinash Tiwary stuck with every night for 7 years: ‘Pressure cooked it for 3-4 seeti’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2026 06:00 PM IST Avinash Tiwary has stuck to the same lunch and dinner recipe for 7 long years: a homemade meal of brown rice and chicken pulao, that quickly comes together in just about 15 minutes. During a recent interview, the Laila Majnu actor shared how he managed to...
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Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’
Cardiologist Alok Chopra recently argued that cholesterol has been unfairly demonised over the years. Speaking on Eisha Chopra’s podcast, he said, “Cholesterol has become a swear word…everybody thinks it’s evil. The moment the cholesterol goes around 200, everybody gets a pill. You must understand that cholesterol is essential for life… Where does cholesterol come from?...
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EQT emerges sole bidder for OmniActive Health Technologies
New Delhi: Swedish private equity firm EQT has emerged as the sole contender to acquire Sanjaya Mariwala-promoted OmniActive Health Technologies, after the only competing bid for the nutraceuticals manufacturer and exporter was recently rejected, people aware of the matter said. EQT was competing with a consortium of Temasek and Novo Holdings for a controlling stake...
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Protein alone is not enough: This is the missing piece of nutrition for your peak health
Just like you cannot get through a gruelling day without ranting to your work bestie, a high-protein diet alone cannot guarantee long-term health. You need to pair protein with carbohydrates to maximise its efficiency in the body. During a recent episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, health coach Luke Coutinho revealed that if you’ve been...
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The ‘chilled spoon’ trick and other easy ways to de-puff your face
3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 09:00 PM IST Facial bloating can feel frustrating. While it’s often harmless, the reasons behind that puffiness can vary from simple lifestyle triggers to underlying health concerns. According to Dr Shweta Nakhawa, most cases are temporary and manageable with small, consistent changes. What actually causes sudden facial bloating? “The...
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Why you don’t need 45°C temperatures to suffer a heatstroke
4 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 07:00 PM IST When people think of heatstroke, they often imagine extreme temperatures crossing 45°C. But according to Dr Ajay Chauhan from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, dangerous heat-related illness can begin much earlier, even at 38°C, especially when dehydration, physical exertion, and poor ventilation come into play. Speaking to...
