4 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 09:00 PM IST As women cross 40, subtle but significant shifts begin to take place in the body. Hormonal fluctuations, changes in metabolism, concerns about bone density, and evolving nutritional needs can all influence overall health. What worked in your twenties and thirties may no longer be sufficient, making...
A growing body of research is turning global scientific attention toward Influenza D virus (IDV), a relatively lesser-known member of the influenza family with zoonotic potential. A study published by the National Library of Medicine, US, highlights early insights into its interaction with humans, revealing both low general prevalence and significant exposure among high-risk groups....
3 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 02:01 PM IST Lauren Wasser’s life changed “utterly and completely overnight” at the age of 24. The model and activist was rushed into hospital, close to death, and diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS) – a condition commonly associated with tampon use. A decade later, Wasser made her Met...
Artificial intelligence is steadily moving beyond chatbots and search engines into something far more complex: human biology. In a bold new move, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are investing heavily in building AI-driven representations of human cells through their research organisation, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. The project has drawn global attention for its ambitious goal: improving...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 06:00 AM IST Blood sugar level fluctuations can vary from person to person, depending on a mix of lifestyle, medical, and situational factors. However, if a particular pattern keeps repeating, it might be a sign that your body is signalling something important. One internet user noticed a pattern and...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 5, 2026 10:00 PM IST Kalki Koechlin, 42, recently opened up about her lifestyle routine, including her dinner and sleep schedule, in a conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her YouTube talk show. “I am a grandma. I sleep by 10.30 pm. I am very happy to sleep by 10.30 pm....
4 min readNew DelhiMay 5, 2026 07:00 PM IST Making healthier food choices often comes down to everyday decisions rather than occasional indulgences. Recently, Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, shared his take on five commonly consumed foods, rating them out of 10 for suitability for regular consumption in an Instagram post. One of...
Seeing “enlarged heart” on an X-ray report can feel scary, making one wonder if something is seriously wrong. But sometimes doctors aren’t concerned, which can be confusing. An internet user had a similar experience, which they shared on Quora: ‘It was found in an X-ray that my heart is bigger than normal, but the doctor...
5 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 09:00 PM IST A cancer diagnosis often comes with multiple terms that can feel overwhelming, especially when reports mention both ‘grade’ and ‘stage.’ While they may sound similar, they describe very different aspects of the disease. To simplify the concept, Dr Jayesh Sharma, a senior cancer surgeon, recently broke...
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, on the latest episode of Soha Ali Khan’s podcast All About Her, spoke about the physical discomfort and emotional challenges she experienced during egg freezing. Recalling her experience, Akansha said, “Physically, I was in a lot of pain, which I don’t think happens to everybody, but I was in a lot of...
