What seemed like a harmless craving for jalebi and rabri turned into a frightening pattern for 33-year-old Ravi (name changed) from Hyderabad. Every time he indulged in the sweet combination, he would experience sudden weakness in his arms and legs. The first time it happened, during a wedding function, Ravi assumed it was food poisoning...
Category: Health
Bigg Boss 13 fame Arti Singh reveals she ate lauki for 25 days at dinner before her wedding to lose weight: ‘Just rock salt and coriander leaves’
4 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 04:00 PM IST Bigg Boss 13 fame and TV actor Arti Singh recently revealed that she had followed an unusual diet change to lose weight ahead of her wedding. In an interview with AlphaTalks, Aarti shared that she wanted to look fitter in her wedding photos and chose a...
1 In 7 stroke patients in India are between ages 18-44: Here’s what happens if you reach hospital after 24 hours of symptom onset
A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has flagged a worrying trend: 1 in 7 stroke patients in India are aged 18–44, and nearly 2 in 5 reach hospital after 24 hours of symptom onset—delays that can severely impact recovery. The analysis covered 34,792 stroke cases registered across 30 hospitals between January...
Nano urea and public health: why India must proceed with caution
India’s agricultural transformation has long been driven by technological shifts—from the Green Revolution’s high-yielding varieties to the widespread use of synthetic fertilisers. Today, nano urea is being positioned as the next leap: a precision input that promises higher efficiency, lower environmental damage, and reduced dependence on conventional fertilisers. Backed by policy support and fast-tracked approvals,...
Soha Ali Khan discusses latest blood report, says a gene makes her predisposed to heart disease: ‘I have to keep my cholesterol even lower’
4 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 09:30 AM IST Soha Ali Khan, 47, recently opened up about her latest blood work, sharing that she has a gene that makes her “predisposed to heart disease”. “I am so obsessed with being healthy. I have been told that the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest. I just did...
How to quit sugar without the crash: A guide to beating cravings
4 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 06:00 AM IST Anyone who has tried cutting down on sugar can confirm that the first few days are the toughest. The more you think about not having it, the more intense the craving is. But don’t worry, this phase is temporary, and understanding what’s happening in your body...
From flaky scalps to weak roots: Dermatologist separates hair myths from medical facts
Social media is full of claims linking everyday hair concerns to deeper health issues. A recent such post by Avnish Chhabria, a wellness entrepreneur, listed “five early signs your hair shows when your body is asking for help.” Chhabria’s list included an oily, flaky scalp, early greying, a wider parting, and weak roots — all...
Why Type 1 diabetes diagnosis is frequently delayed in women
3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 07:00 PM IST Type 1 Diabetes is often associated with a sudden onset and clear symptoms. However, in many cases, especially among women, the early signs can be subtle, gradual, and easy to overlook, leading to delayed diagnosis. According to Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at Wockhardt...
Tired, thirsty, losing weight? It could be Type 1 diabetes
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 04:29 PM IST Type 1 Diabetes is often associated with a sudden onset and clear symptoms. However, in many cases, especially among women, the early signs can be subtle, gradual, and easy to overlook, leading to delayed diagnosis. According to Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at...
‘My creatinine is 1.4, GFR is 39 and dropping rapidly; nephrologist said I have nothing to worry about now but in 10 years from now I’ll be on dialysis. Is this true?’
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 27, 2026 03:03 PM IST Can tests predict your long-term risk of kidney function? If a Quora query is to be believed, a person with creatinine (1.4 mg/dL), which is considered a waste product in blood, and GFR or Glomerular Filtration Rate (39), which estimates how well the kidneys filter...









