4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:55 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...
Category: Health
‘Damn, my testing strips are over’: Aishwarya Sakhuja on the hidden exhaustion of work with diabetes
Creating awareness about issues that people with diabetes face at work, actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, who is a type 1 diabetic, recently listed some of them: *Was my dose enough to cover my morning meal?*I hope I am not going to go low.*Do I need to calibrate?*Damn, my testing strips are over*This scene requires me to...
‘What are the first signs of stomach cancer?’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 06:00 AM IST Stomach cancer rarely makes itself known loudly in the early stages, so it is often missed or confused with common digestive issues. As such, what are the first signs of stomach cancer? To bring an informed insight to this Quora query, we reached out to Dr...
Dr Sriram Nene’s tips to ‘beat the heat before it beats you’ this summer
With temperatures already above 40 degrees this April, Indians are in for a wild summer ahead. This year’s weather predictions in the city have health experts all worked up. As we gear up to face the brutal May heat, Dr Sriram Nene, cardiothoracic surgeon and husband of Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, shared some key tips...
Hara Hachi Bu to Moai: 5 Japanese lifestyle habits that will keep your heart healthy
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 05:57 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart health,...
Why Japan’s everyday lifestyle may be the key to longer life
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:58 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart...
New study finds regular egg consumption lowers Alzheimer’s risk; but neurologist says ‘not possible to rely on…’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 04:00 PM IST A long-term Adventist Health Study-2 published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who eat eggs up to 5 times a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study, eggs are a rich source of nutrients relevant to brain health....
‘22% of my liver was removed’: Dipika Kakar on the test that detected her 11cm tumour
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
‘FAPI kiya toh…22% liver ka hissa kaat ke nikala’: Dipika Kakar on the scan that detected her cancer
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakkar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
Deadly Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship spark concern: Why this specific strain can spread between humans
A few passengers on a Dutch cruise ship — the MV Hondius vessel — from Argentina to Spain were found to be infected by the deadly hantavirus earlier this week. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least seven cases — two laboratory-confirmed and five suspected — have been identified among the 147 passengers...










