4 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 06:00 PM IST Balancing work and pregnancy continues to be a deeply personal choice, often shaped by health, support systems, and societal expectations. Actor Neha Dhupia recently opened up about her own experience, offering a glimpse into what it looked like for her to stay professionally active through the...
For decades, ageing was stereotypically associated with slowing down, reduced movement, increased rest, and a gradual withdrawal from physical exertion. But that narrative is shifting. Across India, people in their late 50s and well into their 60s are rewriting what ageing looks like. From gym floors to home workouts, this generation is proving that fitness...
After decades of being largely under control, diphtheria — a serious but vaccine-preventable disease — is making an unexpected return in parts of Australia. Health officials have reported outbreaks across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, with numbers steadily rising over recent months. According to the latest data mentioned by The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre,...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 06:00 AM IST A large percentage of the elderly wear dentures. But is tooth loss an inevitable fate? Do you really need to prepare yourself for a toothless future? Similar thoughts troubled one internet user who took to Quora seeking answers: How do old people lose all their teeth?...
When contagions don’t discriminate, why should cures? That question encapsulates a bitter irony of global public health. Countries that contribute the most pathogens to medical research are often the last to benefit from the outcomes. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America, where new pathogens often emerge, are expected to...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 08:00 PM IST Prolonged sitting has quietly become one of the biggest health challenges of modern work life. Over time, a lack of circulation can take a toll on the legs, heart, and overall vascular health. Vascular surgeon and varicose vein specialist Dr Sumit Kapadia, who has 18 years...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 07:00 PM IST We’ve all felt it — the foggy head, missed turns, slow reactions, and that strange sense of being mentally “off” after a night without sleep. While it may feel like simple tiredness, experts say sleep deprivation disrupts core brain processes that support attention, memory, and decision-making....
4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 02:00 PM IST In many Indian households, isabgol (psyllium husk) has long been a go-to remedy for constipation, often taken at night with water or milk to support smoother bowel movements. Fitness coach Dan Go recently shared his personal experiment with isabgol on X. Describing the outcome as unexpected, he...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 06:00 AM IST Ankita Konwar, 34, recently described her morning routine during a candid conversation with her husband, Milind Soman, and her mother-in-law, Usha Soman. “I tap my body completely,” to which Milind added, “Like…slapping the face…?” Ankita responded with a laugh, “Why would I start slapping myself early...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 09:00 PM IST Heartbreak is often described as an emotional experience, but its effects can extend far beyond feelings. Sleep, in particular, is one of the first areas to be affected when the mind is under stress. Actor Kalki Koechlin recently spoke about going through such a phase on...
