3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 02:00 PM IST Summer is here, and markets are brimming with seasonal fruits—from juicy mangoes to sweet lychees. But there is also a looming concern: chemically ripened produce. With increasing reports of fruits being artificially ripened, what’s on your plate may not be as safe as it looks. One...
Category: Health
Chahatt Khanna shares result after trying viral lemon and olive oil morning shot trend
3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 12:30 PM IST Chahatt Khanna, popular for her role as Ayesha Sharma in the television show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, recently undertook the wellness trend that has taken over our social media feeds. From Hailey Bieber to Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé to Kourtney Kardashian, celebrities are starting their mornings with...
6 hours vs 8 hours of sleep: What it really does to a woman’s body
4 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 06:00 AM IST Longevity sleep expert Dr Deepika Krishna recently said that sleeping for only 5–6 hours and calling it “normal” is one of the fastest ways to silently damage the brain and body. In an Instagram video, she said, “Poor sleep affects memory, focus, hormones, mood, metabolism, and...
‘Not permissible’: FSSAI doubles down on top ‘energy drink’ brands
The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the apex food regulator under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare under the Government of India, recently issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be ‘energy drinks’ for misbranding and misleading claims. According to them, brands like “Red Bull”, “Adrenaline Rush”, “Sting”, “Monster Energy”,...
Doctor urges shingles vaccine for elderly; expert explains blood sugar link
4 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 11:00 AM IST An internal medicine doctor claimed in an X post that she has been “seeing nearly one case of Shingles every single day since the last week or so”. “Please vaccinate the elderly in your family for this preventable and very debilitating disease. Not only does the...
Heat waves may be putting your kidneys at risk: ‘Older adults, outdoor workers…’
4 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 06:00 AM IST Summer heat can leave you feeling tired and dehydrated. But did you know that it can also take a toll on your kidneys? It significantly increases the risk of kidney problems, especially when people don’t hydrate properly. Dr Udit Gupta, Consultant, Nephrology, Renal Sciences, ISIC Multispeciality...
Farah Khan says she took 4-5 years to lose postpartum weight ‘unlike today’s actors’
3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 07:00 PM IST Farah Khan recently shared that she took 4-5 years to lose postpartum weight after the birth of her triplets. “I lost baby weight in 4-5 years. I am not able to believe that today’s actors manage to lose baby weight within two months. I was 42...
Can space oncology revolutionise cancer treatment?
Cancer is a group of diseases where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and sometimes spreading to distant organs of the body. In India, an estimated 1.87 million new cases are likely to be diagnosed in 2026, which means 1 in 9 Indians reading this article are at a lifetime risk of developing cancer....
38 parasites found in a British woman’s brain after years of no symptoms
A British woman has expressed her shock after discovering 38 parasites living inside her brain following a trip to India three years before diagnosis. The woman from Wales, United Kingdom, Lowri Denman, had taken a trip to the country in 2007 but was diagnosed with a rare condition of neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by...
‘Do not do this’: Type 1 diabetic Aishwarya Sakhuja warns against ignoring low blood sugar
3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 12:30 PM IST Actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, who has been a type 1 diabetic since 2018, shared an Instagram post cautioning against taking low blood sugar lightly. “Do not do this. Waiting until the last minute to correct hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) is risky because your body and brain don’t...









