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‘That’s me’: Actor Yogita Bihani says she has thalassemia; expert explains condition
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‘That’s me’: Actor Yogita Bihani says she has thalassemia; expert explains condition

3 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 11:00 PM IST Actor Yogita Bihani recently shared in her fiancé Aaryamann Sethi’s YouTube vlog that she has Thalassemia minor. “That’s me, I have Thalassemia,” said Yogita, in response to actor Archana Puran Singh’s sister Kalpana Chaudhary and yoga trainer Sameeksha Shetty’s chat about iron and B12 deficiency, which...

Why ‘sleep shaming’ may be one of India’s biggest health mistakes
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Why ‘sleep shaming’ may be one of India’s biggest health mistakes

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vohra recently highlighted a common yet overlooked issue in Indian households — “sleep shaming” — arguing that it may be harming people’s health. In an Instagram video, he said, “You know what one of India’s biggest problems is? It is sleep shaming. People don’t let anyone sleep. This is very common...

Early signs of liver disease: 5 symptoms you should never ignore
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Early signs of liver disease: 5 symptoms you should never ignore

5 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 11:00 AM IST The liver quietly performs hundreds of essential functions every day, from processing nutrients and filtering toxins to producing proteins and aiding digestion. Because it can continue working even when damaged, liver disorders often develop gradually, with symptoms that may be subtle or mistaken for everyday health...

Why some lean and healthy people still experience blood sugar spikes
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Why some lean and healthy people still experience blood sugar spikes

4 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 06:00 AM IST Blood sugar is often thought to be closely tied to body weight and eating habits. Many people assume that those who are lean, physically active and eat a balanced diet are unlikely to experience significant blood sugar spikes, while people with less healthy lifestyles are expected...

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What prolonged fasting can do to the human body | Explained

The story so far: As Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite fast entered its 19th day on Thursday (July 16, 2026), concerns have emerged about his health. As the 59-year-old Mr. Wangchuk protests the continuation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in his position, in solidarity with the protests organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and the central government is yet to engage with them, experts have flagged...

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When does the brain first respond to music?

The intriguing evolution of musicality in humans, that primal form of artistic expression across cultures – that elevates in celebration, is an empath in grief, a rally cry in protests, a companion in solitude – remains enigmatic to scientists. This phenomenon has now become the subject of study of a group of psychologists, who have...

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