A cardiologist is drawing attention to the difference between chronological age and biological age, especially in heart health. In a recent Instagram post, board-certified cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj explained that while people often focus on the number on the calendar, the body — and particularly the cardiovascular system — may be ageing much faster depending...
In February 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, then U.S. president, arrived at the Yalta Conference to negotiate the post-war future of Europe alongside Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin. The American president appeared visibly exhausted, lethargic and physically frail. Behind those images lay a silent medical crisis. Roosevelt’s blood pressure had reached around 260/150 mm Hg before...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 19, 2026 02:00 PM IST It may sound surprising, but chewing is not just a digestive activity. Dr Nikhil Jadhav, a consultant neurologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, told indianexpress.com that it is also a workout for the brain. “When we chew, multiple areas of the brain become active, especially those linked...
The story so far : On May 16, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a ‘public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Just ahead of that, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, DRC, and the Uganda Ministry of Health...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 09:00 PM IST Sudha Murty’s candid reflections on menopause bring attention to a phase that is often misunderstood, minimised, or quietly endured. Speaking about her own experience in an old interview with Shaili Chopra, she recalled an emotional moment: “I got menopause, both my children were out, and suddenly...
Can Vitamin B2 help cancer cells stay alive? New research indicates that vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, can shield cancer cells from destruction. “Vitamin B2 plays a crucial role in protecting cancer cells from ferroptosis, a special form of programmed cell death,” says PhD student Vera Skafar, who is part of the research team...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 06:00 PM IST Heatwaves are often associated with harsh daytime temperatures, dehydration, and heat exhaustion outdoors. However, high temperatures at night can also pose serious health risks, especially when the body does not have enough time to cool down and recover. Nighttime heatwaves and high nighttime temperatures are increasingly...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 02:00 PM IST The World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC). Considering this is the highest level of global health alert issued by WHO, we asked experts all about...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 09:28 AM IST Garlic has long been valued in traditional medicine, and some studies suggest it may help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. So, can a pre-diabetic stop taking Metformin by eating garlic instead? Answering this Quora query, Dr Pranav Ghody, a consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist at Wockhardt...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 09:00 PM IST It is a common belief that wisdom teeth need to be extracted. It almost feels inevitable and scary to many. But do all wisdom teeth actually need to be extracted? Not necessarily, experts say. Dr Tanu Gupta, Senior Consultant – Dental Science, ShardaCare–Healthcity, explains that some...
