4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 17, 2026 11:08 AM IST “There is one fruit that you get for ₹ 5 in your kitchen or market. And it has at least 50 benefits.” That’s how gastroenterologist Dr Manav Wadhawan recently introduced one of India’s oldest superfoods in an Instagram video. Highlighting its nutritional value, he said,...
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‘Has at least 50 benefits’: Expert explains what amla can — and can’t — do
4 min readNew DelhiAug 15, 2026 08:00 PM IST “There is one fruit that you get for Rs 5 in your kitchen or market. And it has at least 50 benefits.” That’s how gastroenterologist Dr Manav Wadhawan recently introduced one of India’s oldest superfoods in an Instagram video. Highlighting its nutritional value, he said, “Vitamin...
The mystery of post-trek fever: Why symptoms show up after you return
Imagine going on a fabulous trek. You witness the best of landscapes, are awe-struck by nature, feel the triviality of human existence and click hundreds of pictures. You are happy that you did not fall sick and even proud of taking care of yourself during travel. You return happy, ready to share your travel stories...
The ‘40-year-old ICU club’: Why experts are warning against sacrificing sleep for success
Sleep deprivation is increasingly being linked to serious health concerns, and longevity physician Dr Navin Gnanasekaran believes it could be one of the overlooked factors behind heart attacks among men in their 40s. Speaking on The Health Wealth Channel podcast, Gnanasekaran discussed the growing “40-year-old ICU club” — a term used in the conversation to...
Bipasha Basu was told she may never dance again: What young adults should know about osteoarthritis
4 min readNew DelhiAug 15, 2026 12:30 PM IST Actor Bipasha Basu once opened up about a life-changing diagnosis that came much earlier than she expected. Speaking during a press interaction, the actor revealed that she was diagnosed with osteoarthritis around seven years earlier and was warned that she might never be able to dance...
Can one agarbatti a day increase diabetes risk?
4 min readNew DelhiAug 15, 2026 09:30 AM IST Burning incense sticks or agarbatti is part of everyday life in many Indian homes, whether during prayer, festivals, or simply to make a room smell pleasant. But could that familiar puff of smoke also increase your risk of diabetes? The internet is full of noise and...
Bhumi Pednekar on gaining 30 kg for Dum Laga Ke Haisha: ‘Took me roughly that time to lose…’
Written by: Lifestyle Desk 3 min readNew DelhiAug 14, 2026 09:00 PM IST Bhumi Pednekkar gained about 30kg for her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and when asked how long it took her to put on so much weight, she revealed “one year”. “And it took me roughly that time to lose that weight...
Gut doctors explain why life without a gallbladder can lead to urgent bathroom trips
5 min readNew DelhiAug 14, 2026 04:00 PM IST Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed abdominal surgeries. Although it provides long-term relief from pain or recurrent gallstones, some patients experience unexpected gastrointestinal changes after the procedure, particularly frequent loose stools or an urgent need to use the bathroom after meals. Content creator...
Lindsay Clancy trial puts postpartum psychosis in focus: Why its more than the baby blues
The ongoing murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has drawn attention to a rare but severe psychiatric condition that can emerge after childbirth: postpartum psychosis. Defense attorneys for the Massachusetts labour and delivery nurse do not dispute that Clancy strangled her three children — Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months — before jumping from...
Actor Shakeela warns against phone addiction after Rs 3 lakh neck surgery; expert advises caution
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 14, 2026 09:26 AM IST Veteran actor C. Shakeela Begum, popularly called Shakeela, has opened up about how digital addiction led her to neck surgery recently. “I have just come from the hospital. I had neck surgery. A phone is a useful gadget only when it is used judiciously (and...










