“What if your brain suddenly switched off… without warning?” read a post by Rebooting The Brain, a podcast that explores topics ranging from mental health to brain health. In a recent episode, the podcast turned its focus to narcolepsy, a neurological sleep disorder often misunderstood and overlooked. “Kumbhakarna from the Ramayana had this condition,” a...
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies, yet it often goes unnoticed in its early stages. A ferritin level below 15 ng/mL is generally considered a clear indicator of iron deficiency. However, if symptoms are present, ferritin levels below 30 ng/mL may also suggest iron deficiency, depending on the individual’s overall health...
Actor Jackie Shroff has an important message for couples planning a baby: get tested for thalassemia first. Speaking at the first Mahadhiveshan and Youth Conference organised by the Vishwa Sindhi Hindu Federation in Mumbai earlier this months, Jackie used his trademark candid style to urge people to prioritise awareness around the inherited blood disorder. “Bachcha...
There has been increasing discussion worldwide about a potential link between some weight loss and diabetes medications, including semaglutide-based drugs like Wegovy, and a rare optic nerve condition called Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), sometimes informally known as an eye stroke. The British Journal of Ophthalmology study published in March 2026 notes that Ischaemic...
Yo Yo Honey Singh recently opened up about his struggles with substance abuse and bipolar disorder. Talking about one of the darkest phases of his life, the rapper said on ABtalks podcast, “For three years, I didn’t step out of my bedroom. Even while taking a shower, I used to keep the bathroom door open...
Wet bulb temperature is not the regular temperature we see on weather apps. It is a measure that combines heat and humidity to show how stressful the environment actually feels to the human body. “During extreme humidity, sweat does not evaporate properly, which means the body struggles to cool itself. That is why even temperatures...
A recent raid by the Gujarat Food Safety Department has raised serious concerns about the safety of everyday food items like fennel seeds, commonly known as saunf. Authorities seized over 3,500 kg of suspected adulterated fennel seeds along with nearly 140 kg of the chemical substance believed to have been mixed into the products. According...
Is one gender affected more by the sun or heatstroke? If the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s ADSI (Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India) report, published May 2026, which details statistics on unnatural deaths, accidents, and suicides nationwide, based on police reports, is to go by, out of 7,903 accidental deaths attributable to forces...
Biohacker Bryan Johnson recently disclosed that the most important thing he cares about is a lower heart rate before going to bed and explained why. “The thing I care about the most is what my heart rate is before bed. It is like the most useful biomarker. You lie down on your bed, take a...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 27, 2026 06:55 PM IST For many new parents, especially mothers, returning to exercise after childbirth is not only about physical recovery but also about rebuilding routine, confidence, and personal space amid changing priorities. A recent post by actor and fitness coach Mustafa Ahmed, best known for his role as Rizwan...
