Migraines are now understood as more than “just headaches.” They are complex neurological events influenced by inflammation, changes in blood vessels, and the brain-gut connection. While many people still need medication, research shows that food can also help reduce migraine severity. Aamir Khan also confirmed this, sharing that he lost about 18 kg by following...
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The second wind secret: Why you’re suddenly alert at 11 PM
It’s been a long day. You’re exhausted, mentally drained, and counting the minutes till bedtime. And then, just as you finally get into bed, your brain decides it’s time to wake up. Suddenly, you feel alert, even energised. You start scrolling, planning tomorrow, or finally tackling that one task you’d been putting off. This sudden...
Nithin Kamath on the every day fight to rebuild his speech after suffering a stroke: ‘My ability to speak is now a drawback’
After two years of suffering a stroke, Nithin Kamath, 46, has opened up about recovery, which is still ongoing as he is working on improving his ability to speak. “I had a stroke. My ability to speak is now a drawback. Things come up in your mind, but you can’t speak in terms of words....
‘My urine smells really badly lately, like acid. What could be the reason?’
Urine is smelly, yes. But when it starts smelling like acid, anyone can get concerned, especially when it isn’t a one-off but persistent. One such Quora user got distressed by the experience and posted the query on the online forum: ‘My urine smells really badly lately, like acid. What could be the reason?’ So, we...
Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50 Million AI Health Initiative in Africa, ETHealthworld Published On Jan 22, 2026 at 07:36 AM IST The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts,...
Inside Sara Ali Khan’s bag: ‘There’s chewing gum, for when you’re hungry’
“I’ve been told it’s not polite to look into a woman’s bag,” says Sara Ali Khan while rifling through her tote. During a recent interview, the Kedarnath actor gave us a peek into all that she carries in her jhola when making her way out and about town. “There’s a perfume, so you smell good....
Cardiologist dismisses ‘common belief’ that taking blood pressure medicine every day harms the kidneys: ‘The damage was actually caused by…’
Calling out the “common belief” that taking blood pressure medicines daily can harm the kidneys, Dr Parin Sangoi, a consultant interventional cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, stressed that this is “not correct.” “Blood pressure medicines do not damage the kidneys. In fact, untreated high blood pressure is a major cause of kidney disease. When...
The scent of toxicity: Why your fabric softener might be the leading cause of indoor air pollution
Are fabric softeners a leading cause of indoor pollution? As social media has been abuzz with claims that these softeners can be toxic, we reached out to Dr Manas Mengar, consultant in pulmonology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who said there is growing evidence that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in scented fabric softeners can irritate the...
AIIMS Delhi neurologist lists 3 behaviours to avoid ‘if you want to prevent dementia, Parkinson’s…’
AIIMS Delhi neurologist Dr Priyanka Sehrawat recently took to Instagram and listed three things one should avoid “if you want to prevent dementia, Parkinson’s, neurological issues, watch carefully.” According to the expert, the three primary things include: Sleep deprivation Have 7-8 hours of adequate sleepAvoid using digital devices two hours before sleepSleep deprivation can lead...
Neurologist lists 3 behaviours to avoid ‘if you want to prevent dementia, Parkinson’s…’
Neurologist Dr Priyanka Sehrawat recently took to Instagram and listed three things one should avoid “if you want to prevent dementia, Parkinson’s, neurological issues, watch carefully.” According to the expert, the three primary things include: Sleep deprivation Have 7-8 hours of adequate sleepAvoid using digital devices two hours before sleepSleep deprivation can lead to increased...









