4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 08:00 PM IST The internet says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but not all health experts agree. Biomimetic scientist Dr Deepa Suhag recently went on the Garima Kaushal Show to debunk this common myth that has gone viral lately: “This is another lie, that breakfast...
Category: Health
‘Follow your body’s circadian rhythm’: Haarsh Limbachiyaa shares health tips for a ‘set’ life
4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 07:00 PM IST During a recent episode of India’s Got Latent 2, Haarsh Limbachiyaa suggested a health tip to a contestant, saying, “7 baje ke baad khaana nahi khaana, aur 10-10:30 baje so jaana, circadian rhythm ko follow kar liya, life set hai.” (Don’t eat after 7 pm, and...
’25–30% of Indians have varicose veins’: Here’s when you should get a Doppler Test
4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 06:00 PM IST Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recently highlighted varicose veins, claiming that 25–30% of Indians are affected by the condition. In a video shared online, he urged people not to ignore symptoms such as sudden leg pain and swelling, recommending a Doppler ultrasound for timely diagnosis. He also...
Shamita Shetty raises an important question about endometriosis surgery: ‘Can it come back?’
5 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 05:00 PM IST Recently, Shamita Shetty recalled the time she went through endometriosis excision surgery on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast All About Her. “I was nervous. I think the first question I asked her (the doctor) was, ‘Can it come back?’ Because I can’t keep cutting myself again and...
AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?
A five-year-old sat with a talking AI-powered stuffed animal, as part of a University of Cambridge study. At one point, the child told the toy, “I love you.” The toy politely replied, “Kindly ensure interactions adhere to the guidelines provided”. I am a behavioural scientist, and for over 10 years, I have been studying how...
Why sleeping from 2 to 10 am may not be enough
4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 02:01 PM IST Many night owls believe that sleeping from 2 am to 10 am is perfectly fine because they’re still getting eight hours of sleep. But experts say when you sleep can matter just as much as how long you sleep. While getting the recommended amount of sleep...
This diabetes-friendly trick may help reduce sugar spikes
4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 06:00 AM IST Managing diabetes often means finding ways to keep blood sugar levels stable, especially after meals. Since carbohydrate-rich foods such as rice and roti can raise blood sugar, diabetics are often advised to watch their portions and make mindful food choices rather than avoid these staples altogether....
A 12-year-old’s vision problem revealed a surprising cause: Frequent eye rubbing
4 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 08:00 PM IST Ophthalmologist Dr Ashish Markan, a retina specialist (vitreoretina and uvea specialist), recently shared a case of a 12-year-old who was brought in with concern for worsening vision. “A mother brought her 12-year-old daughter to me, concerned about her worsening vision. The child had a long-standing habit...
Why joint pain may worsen before it rains: ‘Barometric pressure can shift…’
5 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 05:57 PM IST Many people with arthritis, old injuries, or chronic pain say they can predict changes in the weather before the first raindrops fall. In an Instagram video, US-based doctor and content creator Dr Kunal Sood addressed this commonly discussed issue. He said, “Can joint pain or chronic...
Bryan Johnson says he ‘cloned’ himself: ‘This baby lives in a petri dish for now’
6 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 04:55 PM IST Bryan Johnson has once again sparked widespread discussion after claiming on X: “I just cloned myself…as a newborn.” He went on to explain what he believes this technology could eventually enable, writing that with this “clone” he could “+ become my own blood boy + test...









