3 min readNew DelhiFeb 5, 2026 01:00 AM IST Respiratory conditions such as allergic rhinitis and asthma affect millions worldwide, causing discomfort and impacting quality of life. A groundbreaking study conducted in Portugal has revealed that these conditions may be associated with distinct fungal communities, or mycobiomes, in the nose, offering new insights into their...
Category: Health
The Vitamin D trap: Why you might be missing the most crucial part of bone health
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 4, 2026 07:00 PM IST Many people pop a Vitamin D tablet, thinking they’ve done enough for their bones. But according to Dr Anup Khatri, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Vitamin D works best when paired with another crucial nutrient: calcium. “Vitamin D is prescribed with calcium as...
Archana Puran Singh recalls miscarriage ‘trauma’, struggles of first pregnancy: ‘Was feeling pukish for 8 months, lost so much weight’; Parmeet Sethi says had ‘no clue’
Lately, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi have been revisiting their lives and journeys on their YouTube channel. Reflecting on life after four years of marriage, Archana shared, “I had conceived after four years in the marriage. But I couldn’t carry the pregnancy. I was working on a film that Sachin Pilgaonkar was directing. I...
Take Charge: Prevent Cervical Cancer with HERizon Care
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When cancer care overflows hospitals, families and NGOs take the burden
By nightfall, the pavement outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi begins to fill. Patients arrive carrying files thick with reports, X-rays folded into plastic sleeves, and blankets tied into bundles. Some lower themselves onto the ground immediately. Others hover, scanning the pavement for a patch of space that will not...
Oncologist shares case of non-tobacco related cancer in 21-year-old man with ‘sharp teeth,’ says ‘It could have been identified’
Oncologist Dr Akshay Kewlani recently detailed the case of a “young 21-year-old” who came to the OPD (outpatient department) with oral cavity cancer. “Now it is very difficult to believe that not smoking or chewing tobacco can cause cancer, but this guy had it. You will be shocked to know the reason why he developed...
‘No side effects’: Nutritionist says pineapple and cinnamon may help reduce period cramps naturally; we verify
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 3, 2026 08:00 PM IST Many people look for gentler, side-effect-free ways to cope with period cramps, especially when monthly pain disrupts daily life. Holistic health nutritionist and diabetes educator Khushi Chhabra recently shared a natural remedy that she believes may help ease menstrual discomfort. In her Instagram video titled “Reduce...
Don’t brush before bed? Your heart might pay the price
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 3, 2026 06:00 PM IST Oral hygiene may feel like a small daily habit, but skipping it could have consequences that go beyond cavities. Content creator Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, recently shared on Instagram that not brushing before bed could seriously affect heart health. Reacting...
Chitrangda Singh discusses ACL surgery recovery: ‘I was in bed for almost two weeks’
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 2, 2026 11:00 PM IST Actor Chitrangda Singh recently opened up about her ligament injury and subsequent recovery, owing to which she had to control her diet. “I have really worked hard on myself in the past few months. Clean eating. Painful living. I had an ACL surgery, because of which...
Hard vs. soft belly: Why the texture of your stomach fat is a major health ‘red flag’
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 2, 2026 08:00 PM IST Gastroenterologist Dr Shubham Vatsya recently shed light on the different types of protruding belly fat. “If you have a protruding belly and it feels soft, then the concern is usually less, but if you have a protruding belly and it feels hard, then it’s a red...









