Category: Health

Japan is home to the world’s highest number of centenarians. As of September 2025, the number of people in the Southeast Asian country aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly one lakh. A total of 99,763 individuals were reported to be over 100 years old, of which women accounted for...

Weight loss conversations today are increasingly shaped by shortcuts, injectables, and assumptions that drastic change must come from medical intervention. As drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro enter mainstream vocabulary, many people struggling with their bodies are left wondering whether long-term effort still holds value, or if transformation is now impossible without pharmaceutical help. This shift...

“Can’t my diabetes be managed without insulin injections?’ This is one of the most common questions patients ask when doctors discuss starting insulin. “Fear of injections remains a major reason for delaying insulin therapy, even when it is clearly required. This hesitation, often referred to as insulin inertia, is an important cause of poor blood...

Archana Puran Singh, 63, got emotional as her son Ayushmaan Sethi praised her resilience after being diagnosed with a painful condition called CRPS following a wrist injury in 2025. Speaking about Archana’s ordeal in an Instagram Reel, Ayushmaan said, “I am proud of my mom. She has had the hardest year, guys. She broke her...

Many people believe that fibre is always good for digestion, but for someone with an inflamed gut, it can feel like rubbing sandpaper on a fresh wound. That’s how Davida Syne, a gut and hormonal coach, described it in an Instagram post. “For someone with gut issues, eating fibre is like taking sandpaper and rubbing...

Has this winter got you wrapped up in quilts and wracking up insane room heater bills? If you are struggling with a runny nose, cold and cough, Diljit Dosanjh’s desi nuskha will help you beat the winter blues. A traditional Punjabi home remedy for cold, the singer took to social media to share a recipe...

Busy schedules, constant stress and overthinking keep us in a state of overdrive all day long. At night, when the body lulls into sleep, it has a chance to recover and repair from the day’s burnout. But if sleep hygiene and quality are compromised, you might wake up in the middle of the night, tired...

Protein is essential for many bodily functions, but loading up on nutrients at the cost of our gut health is a counterproductive effort. Dr Pal Manickam, gastroenterologist and digital creator, recently took to social media to share five protein-rich options that are also easy on the gut. According to him, adding tempeh, tofu, Greek yoghurt,...

That slight rumble when you hit the pillow might be the secret to your weight loss. Online health coaches claim that going to bed slightly hungry means you hit a calorie deficit, leaving your body no choice but to tap into stored fat overnight. Edwina Raj, Head of Services – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI...