Sunil Chhetri is a devout vegetarian who believes in nourishing his body with lighter, easy-to-digest meals for optimal performance on the field. Last year, the Indian footballer revealed that he had also given up milk. But a true foodie at heart, even Sunil Chhetri cannot resist the pull of cheat meals once in a while....
Frequent urination can be confusing. Are you making those rounds to the washroom because you’ve taken too many fluids, or feeling cold, have had too much coffee, or is there a kidney-related issue you should worry about? One such confused user turned to online forum Quora seeking answers, and we decided to get a credible...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide. It occurs when the force with which blood pushes against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high, making it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. But despite widespread use of blood pressure drugs,...
GUWAHATI A team of scientists led by researchers from Assam’s Tezpur University has identified distinct chemical signatures in blood, offering fresh hope in the early detection of one of the deadliest and often undetected cancers in India. The scientists who studied patients from Assam, a part of the Northeastern region with one of the highest...
Water fasting, which involves drinking only water for several days, has recently emerged as a quick way to reset the metabolism, detoxify, and lose weight rapidly. But what really happens inside your body after 72 hours without food? Dr Sunil Rana, Associate Director and Head of Internal Medicine at Asian Hospital, notes that the changes...
Water fasting, which involves drinking only water for several days, has recently emerged as a quick way to reset the metabolism, detoxify, and lose weight rapidly. But what really happens inside your body after 72 hours without food? Dr Sunil Rana, Associate Director and Head of Internal Medicine at Asian Hospital, notes that the changes...
When food choices are not controlled, the body faces repeated spikes in blood sugar, even if medicines are working. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘What really happens when someone with diabetes ignores dietary advice but continues taking medicines and working out?’, we reached out to an expert. “Exercise helps, but it can’t completely offset...
Many of us turn to mehendi or henna during festivities, for that added touch of culture. It isn’t just another fashion check-list — for some, it stirs nostalgia, while others celebrate its spiritual and traditional connections. While the activity is pretty harmless, a Reddit user had an unexpected experience. ‘The henna on my hands feels...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT Health. It is a new space within ChatGPT tailored specifically for health and wellness. OpenAI revealed that health is already one of the most common use cases for ChatGPT, as more than 230 million people globally ask health-related questions each week. “ChatGPT Health builds on the strong...
Winter comfort often involves heaters, blowers, and closed rooms. While these appliances provide warmth, they can also create unsafe indoor air conditions. To understand the risks, we turned to a pulmonologist who explained the risks of using a blower in a closed room and how the body warns us. Dr Manas Mengar, a consultant pulmonologist...
