Congratulations are in order for Karishma Tanna. The Scoop actor took to Instagram yesterday to announce her pregnancy, sharing a series of pictures with her husband, Varun Bangera, captioning the post: “A little miracle, our greatest gift.” A first for Tanna: she is all set to become a mother at 42 — an age typically...
A recent case shared by Hyderabad-based neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar highlights how easily critical clues can be overlooked in health care, and why careful listening still plays a central role in diagnosis. Detailing the case on X, Dr Kumar described a 55-year-old man who had been struggling with severe back pain for four months despite...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 6, 2026 05:00 PM IST For many people, a ‘normal’ blood test result brings a sense of relief, often signalling that nothing serious is wrong. But what happens when symptoms persist despite those reassuring numbers? In a recent Instagram video, content creator and UK-based surgeon Dr Karan Rajan emphasised that it’s...
Climate change is emerging as a major public health threat in India, reshaping disease patterns, straining healthcare systems, and placing nearly 40% of districts at high risk from extreme weather events, according to a new report. The report, Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience, by Dasra, a philanthropy fund organisation, highlights...
Two disorders caused by the dysfunction of the reproductive and endocrine system are PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and endometriosis. Both are deeply linked by genetics and how our body regulates certain biological signals. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder, that affects the reproductive system in women. It leads to irregular menstruation, higher levels...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 6, 2026 09:30 AM IST Is a fasting blood sugar level above 100 mg/dL concerning? When we came across a Quora query on the same topic, we turned to a diabetologist, who said that, ideally, fasting levels should be below 100 mg/dL. In response to “My fasting blood sugar is 111...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2026 06:00 PM IST Have you ever seen a person become a little more aggressive, irritable, and rude after drinking alcohol? Almost as if the drink turned their violence barometer a few notches up. This isn’t a coincidence but a rather unwanted side effect, with a proper scientific explanation. ARTICLE...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2026 04:00 PM IST Rujuta Diwekar’s latest Instagram post serves as a wake-up call for husbands to prioritise their partners’ health as they approach midlife. “If your wife is in perimenopause or menopause, congratulations. You did something right that she is still with you. Now make it worth her while...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of a mission in Ladakh to examine the physiological, psychological and operational dynamics of gaganyatris (astronauts) and ground teams functioning in a high-altitude environment. Scientific data generated on crew performance and human factors will contribute directly to the Gaganyaan programme and future long-duration missions. Known...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 4, 2026 11:00 PM IST Quick weight loss hacks often flood social media, promising dramatic transformations in just days. One such viral list by a fitness influencer suggests 15 rules to lose 15 kg in 15 days—including starting the day with jeera water, following an 8 AM–8 PM eating window, cutting...
