3 min readNew DelhiSep 21, 2026 09:30 AM IST If you have high blood pressure, you must take your prescribed medication regularly—but also know what may interfere with your blood-pressure control. Some commonly used medicines and supplements can raise BP or reduce your treatment’s effectiveness. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 20, 2026 08:00 PM IST Twinkle Khanna is tired of entertaining late-night guests — whether they are six-legged or two. Taking to Tweak India’s Instagram, the author shared her “desi jugaad that may keep cockroaches and red ants from making your kitchen into their garba ground”. Her trick? Spraying a mixture...
Pregnancy comes with a long list of things to keep track of — from scans and supplements to diet and exercise. Vaccination is another important part of antenatal care, but it can leave many women with questions: Which vaccines are actually needed? Are they safe for the baby? And what happens if you receive a...
5 min readNew DelhiSep 20, 2026 06:00 PM IST Shashi Tharoor and Anupam Kher recently found themselves at the same medical imaging clinic in Beverly Hills, California, for a full-body scan. Sharing photos with the Kher on X, Tharoor said he had undertaken the scan while in California and happened to run into the actor,...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 20, 2026 12:28 PM IST A sore throat can seem like a minor problem. But if you are undergoing cancer treatment or have recently completed it, even a seemingly simple symptom can raise questions: Is it an infection? Could it be a treatment side effect? Or does it mean the cancer...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 20, 2026 11:27 AM IST Hina Khan often shares glimpses of Kashmiri culture, from its food, customs and traditions to its distinctive attire. Most recently, the Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor revisited a cherished childhood memory—the simple joy of cracking open, peeling, and enjoying fresh walnuts. Posting a video of...
In March this year, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), both globally recognised premier organisations in cardiovascular medicine, handed down their newest dyslipidemia guideline, and gave universal Lipoprotein(a) screening in every adult a ‘Class I’ recommendation — the strongest tier there is. The High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) test got...
Getting tired more easily, feeling breathless after a short walk or slowing down physically can seem like an inevitable part of getting older. But it can get particularly concerning when you learn that the symptoms are actually linked to the heart. “Many heart-related symptoms in older adults develop gradually and can resemble common signs of...
If you are constantly thirsty and making frequent trips to the washroom, diabetes may seem like the obvious explanation. But high blood sugar is not the only possible cause. One such non-diabetic internet user took to Quora seeking answers to their query: Why am I always thirsty and excessively urinating when doctors have told me...
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Sep 20, 2026 10:31 AM IST Vidya Malavade has illustrated the benefits of Kumbhak, a “deep healing science” and a form of breathwork practised by yogis, in her latest social media post. Highlighting its two categories, Antarkumbhak (inhale and hold the breath) and BahyaKumbhak (exhale & hold the breath), the Mismatched...
