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...
For Mimi, Kriti Sanon had to gain a significant amount of weight to portray a surrogate mother. And it was during the film’s two-month shooting break that she made a decision she is proud of: to freeze her eggs. Speaking to Karishma Mehta on her podcast, the actor revealed the experience, calling it one of...
Serena Williams, who withdrew from Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus Williams owing to a knee injury, took to Instagram to pen a detailed note and share details about the nature of the injury. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play...
Stress has become such a common part of modern life that it is often blamed for a wide range of health problems, from headaches and insomnia to weight gain and digestive issues. But can it also increase the risk of diabetes? The question recently surfaced on Quora, where an internet user wondered whether chronic stress...
A social media post about a 27-year-old woman whose breast cancer was diagnosed only after she reported persistent back pain has sparked a conversation about whether breast cancer in younger women sometimes presents with symptoms beyond a breast lump. “A 27-year-old girl came to me feeling a lump in her breast… and while I was...
Mumbai: IHH Healthcare and its subsidiary, Fortis Healthcare have announced the winners of the inaugural IHH Catalyst Fortis India Edition, a startup accelerator aimed at moving early-stage healthcare innovations from concept to clinical adoption. Ten startups were selected for the programme’s first cohort out of 195 applications, and presented their solutions on Demo Day before...
As new parents, protecting a newborn from infections often becomes the family’s biggest priority. Alongside medical advice, many Indian families also turn to age-old home remedies passed down through generations. One such remedy that recently came into the spotlight was the ajwain (carom seed) potli, after actor Vivek Dahiya shared that his family has been using...
5 min readNew DelhiJul 6, 2026 02:04 PM IST While some exposures to environmental toxins are backed by decades of scientific evidence, others continue to spark debate, making it difficult for people to distinguish genuine health risks from exaggerated fears. To help simplify the conversation, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, recently ranked several...
Sumona Chakravarti, popular for her supportive role in Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show, recently shared a health update with her fans on social media. “On 4th May, I underwent surgery for the excision of my endometriosis, which had unfortunately progressed massively despite me trying to manage it for years. I guess...
Sumona Chakravarti, popular for her supportive role in Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show, recently shared a health update with her fans on social media. “On 4th May, I underwent surgery for the excision of my endometriosis, which had unfortunately progressed massively despite me trying to manage it for years. I guess...
