On a cold February morning, Jassuram Khanna, a farmer from Sujau village in Chakrata in Uttarakhand, felt a tightness in his chest on his way to the market. After waiting a few minutes, he called his son Suresh to come and take him to the doctor. They hired a private car and went to the...
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‘Don’t wait for a lump’: Longevity expert advocates for proactive screening, reveals the new blood test that detects 50+ cancers before symptoms appear
5 min readNew DelhiMar 23, 2026 05:58 PM IST Cancer is often easier to treat when it is detected early. However, many cancers do not cause noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Recently, longevity expert Dr Vassily Eliopoulos, also known as Dr Vass, spoke on Instagram about the importance of proactive cancer screening. Emphasising the...
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Eye doctors warn against sleeping in mascara: ‘I dare you to flip your lids and see what’s underneath’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 23, 2026 04:00 PM IST Removing eye makeup at the end of a long day often feels optional, especially when exhaustion takes over. Mascara, in particular, is frequently left behind under the assumption that it will simply flake off or wash away the next morning. However, eye-care experts warn that this...
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The zero trimester: Why women are training for pregnancy like a marathon
Before the nausea, the scans, the cravings. Before conception itself, there is an entirely different chapter taking shape for women in India and around the world today. It is called the ‘zero trimester’, a term coined by American sociologist Miranda Waggoner in her 2017 book of the same name, which examined how medicine and public...
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‘Khushi mein peeta hoon’: When Shaan opened up about drinking alcohol only in social set-ups; psychologist weighs in
4 min readNew DelhiMar 22, 2026 10:00 PM IST Singer Shaan once got candid about his relationship with alcohol, making it clear he doesn’t see himself as someone who drinks alone or out of emotional distress. In a conversation during the AP Podcast (Aftab Puttoo Podcast), the award-winning singer revealed, “I’ve never had a drink...
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‘I’m a kidney surgeon. Here’s why I hope I never see you’
As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their kidneys do not work at all. This leads to the toxic build-up of waste products, meaning they need regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. While these treatments are lifesaving, access...
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Experts decode supermodel Cindy Crawford’s ‘6-8.30 am’ routine: From red light therapy to Pilates power
3 min readNew DelhiMar 22, 2026 04:59 PM IST Cindy Crawford once ruled the runway. From Victoria’s Secret shows to campaigns for big-ticket luxury brands like Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, and Calvin Klein, she was everywhere, winning hearts. Recently, the supermodel posted a video on Instagram giving us a quick peek into her “6-8.30 am”...
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A cardiologist’s guide to quality vs. quantity in sleep: ‘You should also…’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 22, 2026 03:58 PM IST In a recent conversation with cardiac surgeon Dr Pravin Kulkarni, podcaster Ekta Khosla spoke about the importance of sleep hygiene and how small nightly routines can influence overall health. Dr Kulkarni explained that sleep hygiene is not complicated. “When I say sleep hygiene, it basically means...
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‘Why do I continue to bleed after my period, and why is the blood dark brown?’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 22, 2026 06:00 AM IST Menstrual cycles can vary from person to person, and sometimes unexpected symptoms can cause concern. One issue that often worries people is noticing dark brown bleeding even after their period seems to have ended. A similar question recently caught our eye on Quora, where a user asked:...
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Structural changes in blood plasma proteins may reflect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease: Study
3 min readNew DelhiMar 21, 2026 11:00 PM IST A new type of blood test that analyses the folding of amino acids rather than their amounts may detect earliest biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. Analysis of blood plasma samples from over 500 individuals show that structural differences in three proteins —...
