3 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 08:00 PM IST Many people take supplements, sometimes without even being prescribed by a healthcare professional. As such, do men need to have them in their 30s to stay healthy in their 50s? According to Dr Ramita Kaur, a maternal and child nutritionist, there are seven supplements men should...
Checking your blood pressure at home may seem straightforward; wrap the cuff, press a button, and note the numbers. But according to diabetologist Dr Pramod Tripathi, small, everyday habits can significantly distort those readings. In an Instagram video, he listed what he called: “Extremely common 10 mistakes that people make while checking BP at home, telling...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 06:00 AM IST Is it a concern when HbA1C rises and fasting blood sugar, or FBS, comes down? To get an informed insight on a Quora query asking the same: Why are my HbA1C results 4.0 but FBS 121? The first test results were 4.3 and 111; we reached...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 10:00 PM IST Gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Priyanka Naik recently said IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation in India is oversold. “As a fertility doctor, I’m telling you half of couples don’t even need IVF. All they need is a 90-100-day lifestyle fix. His sperm are always damaged from...
Weight-loss medications have quickly become a major talking point in conversations about obesity management and metabolic health. With more people turning to medical interventions to support fat loss, questions are also emerging about what exactly the body is losing in the process. While the number on the scale may drop, not all weight loss is...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 04:00 PM IST Metformin is one of the most widely prescribed medications for managing Type 2 Diabetes. In recent years, however, it has also gained attention beyond diabetes for potential benefits, such as weight loss and even longevity. But is it safe for people without diabetes to take it...
For decades, medical science has viewed dementia as a slow-burning fire fuelled by genetics and lifestyle. However, a recent, compelling study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that more sudden events occurring externally may shape the timeline of cognitive decline. Specifically, cases of severe cystitis (bladder infections) and even tooth decay have been identified as accelerants...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 03:00 PM IST After a whole week, Shoaib Ibrahim took to his YouTube vlog to share an update on the health of actor and wife Dipika Kakar amid treatment for the ongoing cyst recurrence. “MRI me iss baar phir se do chote chote dots nikle hai (MRI has detected...
A Quora user recently asked, “What are the potential risks of taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for an extended period of time? How long can one safely take high-dose vitamin D before experiencing negative side effects?” It’s a relevant question, especially in India, where vitamin D deficiency is rampant and self-supplementation is common. To clear...
Fundamental research is the ‘silent engine’ of modern medicine. Before a scientist can design a pill or a new therapeutic technology, they must first understand the biology of the disease, including what is defective in the diseased state. This is particularly true for rare genetic disorders, where the roadmap to a cure is often missing....
