5 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 08:00 PM IST Many people assume that serious health problems develop suddenly, but in reality, they often build up quietly over months or even years. In a recent Instagram video, heart surgeon Dr Jeremy London warned against this tendency to become too comfortable with the status quo. He said,...
4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 05:58 PM IST For many people, earplugs are a simple way to block out snoring, traffic noise or other disturbances that affect sleep. But if you use them every night, is it possible to have any long-term effects? After all, you are keeping something inside your ear canal for...
3 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 12:30 PM IST Hina Khan, 38, recently surpassed her own record by extending her ice bath from seven continuous minutes to an impressive 12 minutes. “Last record: 7 minutes. Let’s try to break it. 70 kg ice. And it’s 12 minutes,” she shared in an Instagram video, adding that...
4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 11:00 AM IST Managing diabetes often involves paying close attention to carbohydrates, as they have the greatest impact on blood sugar levels. For years, the focus has largely been on how many carbohydrates a person eats, with advice centred on portion control, carbohydrate counting and choosing high-fibre, minimally processed...
5 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 09:00 PM IST LiverDoc, aka hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips, took to X to bust the myth that jaundice, which is not a disease and is a symptom of a disease, can be liver-related or non-liver-related. “Just want to pitch in here (again, sigh). This is a long-standing myth in...
4 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 08:00 PM IST Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav clinched the silver medal in the women’s 53kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. While her podium finish won applause, it was her candid revelation after the event that resonated with women across the country. During the post-match presentation,...
3 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 04:59 PM IST Ozempic and Mounjaro are diabetes medicines that are also widely used for weight loss. They work by controlling appetite, slowing digestion, and helping regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. “Because of this, people also see benefits for heart health — like lower blood pressure, less strain...
6 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 03:59 PM IST Actor Ram Charan underwent a successful wrist surgery following an injury during his latest film Peddi. The treating team of doctors from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, led by Dr Raja Shanmugakrishnan, noted that it was a sports injury. “Happy that Ram Charan chose us for...
5 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 03:00 PM IST Many people assume they are getting enough sleep because they manage to get through the day, but the body often signals when it is not receiving the rest it needs. In a recent Instagram post, Dr Kunal Sood highlighted five signs that may suggest the body...
3 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 09:30 AM IST Why do blood sugar levels rise even when a person avoids sugar and carbohydrates? Since this is one of the most frequently asked questions and a common concern among prediabetics, we decided to understand the reason from Dr Pranav Ghody, a consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist at...
