4 min readNew DelhiJun 27, 2026 11:00 AM IST We get the bulk of nutrients from our diets, but certain vitamins — micronutrients essential for our bodies to function properly — come packed with multiple health benefits. Which is probably why celebrity macrobiotic coach Dr Shilpa Arora took to Instagram to share 3 supplements she...
Oxytocin is a medicine that can be used to induce labour before a delivery and to contract the uterus for preventing blood loss after it. Yet, gynaecologists say, had the oxytocin not worked, the doctors would have noticed the continued bleeding immediately, and used other methods to prevent further blood loss. “And, it is not...
Fitness entrepreneur Jitendra Chouksey recently explained why 3000 calories a day are not suitable for an average urban Indian’s body. When asked whether urban Indians are eating more than they actually need, Chouksey told Faye D’Souza on her podcast, “100% …3000 calories on average. This is the National Family and Health Survey from last year…...
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare progressive eye disorder that often leads to blindness. In National Geographic’s new documentary Blink, the reality of living with retinitis pigmentosa comes to life through the story of a Canadian couple, Édith Lemay and Sebastian Pelletier, whose three children are affected by the condition. Knowing their children’s vision is...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 07:00 PM IST Dr Dan Ginader, digital creator and doctor of physical therapy, in an Instagram video, drew attention to a neurologist’s claim that promises drastically low cortisol levels. The expert from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York told her patient to stick out his tongue for 40 seconds....
3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 03:00 PM IST Will a 13-hour fast affect your blood sugar test results? Answering this Quora query, “I did my blood sugar test for 13 hours of fasting, whereas my doctor had told me to fast for 8-12 hours. Does it affect my test?”, Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD, diabetology,...
MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria, who underwent breast cancer surgery recently, shared an update on her health. According to the renowned chef, the post-surgery biopsies indicate that she has to undertake chemotherapy. “I wanted to tell you something. Last month, on May 29, I went for a breast cancer surgery, which by God’s grace was successful. And...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 10:00 PM IST Almost all of us are guilty of using concentrated antiseptic liquids on our wounds. But digital creator Ruchi, an emergency response specialist and trainer who goes by @thepanicprofessor on Instagram, shared an informative video highlighting common mistakes people make when using them during medical crises. “At...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 08:00 PM IST From sipping warm milk to drinking chamomile tea, social media is full of home remedies that promise better sleep. One such popular hack is keeping a slightly chewed clove in your mouth before going to bed, which supposedly helps you sleep more soundly. But is there...
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 11:05 AM IST From sipping warm milk to drinking chamomile tea, social media is full of home remedies that promise better sleep. One such popular hack is keeping a slightly chewed clove in your mouth before going to bed, which supposedly helps you sleep more soundly. But is...
