5 min readNew DelhiAug 12, 2026 09:30 AM IST Can a handful of supplements help you live longer and healthier? A South Africa-based longevity clinic believes they can, at least to some extent. In a recent Instagram post, Eden MediSpa by Dr Adri shared its list of the “Top 5 Longevity Supplements for 2026,” describing...
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Antibiotics and blood sugar: Can they temporarily affect glucose metabolism?
4 min readNew DelhiAug 11, 2026 07:00 PM IST Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications and play a crucial role in treating bacterial infections. However, while they target harmful bacteria, they can also temporarily alter the composition of the gut microbiome by reducing beneficial bacteria that support digestion, immunity and other aspects of...
Influencer Sydney Towle’s death at 26 highlights rare cancer that can go undetected
4 min readNew DelhiAug 11, 2026 05:56 PM IST Influencer Sydney Towle, who documented her journey with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma on social media, has died at the age of 26. According to a BBC report, Towle was diagnosed with the rare bile duct cancer at just 23 after seeking medical attention for what initially seemed...
Ruskin Bond, 92, reveals spinal surgery after losing the ‘use’ of his legs
3 min readNew DelhiAug 11, 2026 02:00 PM IST Author Ruskin Bond recently spoke about his health, sharing that he has lost the use of his legs, a condition that developed a few months ago. “A few months ago, I lost the use of my legs. I was collapsing. I couldn’t walk. This was up...
AMH of 0.65 at 30: What this number means for your fertility
5 min readNew DelhiAug 11, 2026 09:30 AM IST Fertility and pregnancy expert Zohra Dawoodani recently discussed why an AMH level of 0.65 at age 30 may be concerning for a woman’s ovarian reserve. In a video shared on Instagram, she explained that AMH, or anti-Müllerian hormone, is used as an indicator of ovarian reserve...
From pickles to papad: The truth about their impact on blood sugar
4 min readNew DelhiAug 10, 2026 09:00 PM IST Many people with diabetes or prediabetes pay close attention to staples such as rice, rotis, bread or desserts, but the smaller accompaniments on the plate often escape scrutiny. Pickles, papad and chutneys are common additions to Indian meals, adding flavour, crunch and variety. But can these...
Why pulse pressure matters for heart health after 60
4 min readNew DelhiAug 10, 2026 09:30 AM IST What is pulse pressure, and what makes it an important indicator of heart health? We posed this Quora query — ‘Why is pulse pressure important for older adults, and what does it really tell you about their heart health?’ — to a cardiologist who explained that...
Saina Nehwal’s arthritis diagnosis: How years of competitive sport can impact body
5 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 08:00 PM IST Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal recently spoke candidly about how arthritis brought her illustrious badminton career to an end. During an interview with Hauterrfly, when asked, “When you retire because of arthritis, it must be so hard for you,” the former Olympic medallist reflected on life after...
How sleeping with lights on — even if they’re dim — may affect your sleep quality
4 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 07:00 PM IST There’s something magical about sleeping with fairy lights on, or even warm lights. These lights can make a bedroom feel cosy, calm and Instagram-ready. But while they may help set the mood, sleep experts warn that keeping them on through the night could quietly disrupt your...
Surbhi Jyoti says normal delivery is ‘very normal’ today; doctor explains when it’s the right choice
3 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 05:55 PM IST Popular television actor Surbhi Jyoti welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with husband Sumit Suri this June. During a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session she hosted on Instagram, when a fan asked her about normal delivery in today’s time, the Qubool Hai actor replied: “Why not?...










