For decades, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often called “bad cholesterol”, has been one of the primary markers used to assess a person’s risk of heart disease. However, a recent study published in JAMA suggests that another blood test, called apolipoprotein B (apoB), may better identify people who are truly at risk of heart attacks and...
3 min readNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 05:00 PM IST Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo, 45, recently shared that the concept of “cold-shock proteins” fascinated him so much that for the past four years, he has been taking cold showers every morning despite hating them. “It was 4 years back that I came across the concept of cold-shock...
4 min readNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 04:00 PM IST Do Vitamin D3 supplements come from sheep’s wool, and is plant-based Vitamin D3 becoming more common? In a post on X, Dr Sudhir Kumar, consultant neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, said, “Most people, even many doctors, don’t know this”. “Most vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplements worldwide are traditionally...
Pesticide residues do not arrive as a single dose. They arrive in a vegetable, a glass of water, and the air of a home, often on the same day, and none of India’s three major monitoring systems is built to add them up. In 2008, in the Orissa village of Sindhikela, village residents used pesticides...
Bryan Johnson recently left social media shocked with the revelation that he has autoimmune gastritis, or the condition where his stomach is eating itself. Now, following concerns and advice from social media, Johnson, in a post on X, retorted, “For those of you suggesting that I eat meat and get sun to cure my autoimmune...
3 min readNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 06:00 AM IST Almonds have long been considered a powerhouse of nutrients, rich in healthy fats, protein, fibre, and essential vitamins. Many people, especially those managing lifestyle conditions, are often advised to include them in their daily diet. For individuals with diabetes, small dietary choices can have a big...
The gut microbiome, which consists of the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in overall health. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, metabolism, and even aspects of mental well-being. While the microbiome is constantly evolving throughout life, ageing can bring significant changes...
Actor Dipika Kakar recently visited the hospital for an infusion as part of her ongoing treatment for liver cancer, with her husband Shoaib Ibrahim sharing updates through a YouTube vlog. Giving viewers a glimpse into the day, Shoaib said, “Baj raha hai 9.47 aur ho gaya hai infusion done… Ab chalte hain ghar. Best part...
Health authorities in the United States are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, after the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a rise in cases across multiple states. The infection, which is often referred to as the ‘explosive diarrhea parasite’ because of its...
Health authorities in the United States are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, after the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a rise in cases across multiple states. The infection, which is often referred to as the ‘explosive diarrhea parasite’ because of its...
