Protein is essential for many bodily functions, but loading up on nutrients at the cost of our gut health is a counterproductive effort. Dr Pal Manickam, gastroenterologist and digital creator, recently took to social media to share five protein-rich options that are also easy on the gut. According to him, adding tempeh, tofu, Greek yoghurt,...
That slight rumble when you hit the pillow might be the secret to your weight loss. Online health coaches claim that going to bed slightly hungry means you hit a calorie deficit, leaving your body no choice but to tap into stored fat overnight. Edwina Raj, Head of Services – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI...
Researchers, policymakers, clinicians, investors and AI health-tech innovators gathered at IIT Delhi on Friday to examine how artificial intelligence can responsibly transform healthcare and life sciences at AI Impact in Biotech and MedTech Innovation – The Next Frontier, a curtain-raiser to the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Pitch sessions featured student-led health-tech solutions addressing gaps...
Sunil Chhetri is a devout vegetarian who believes in nourishing his body with lighter, easy-to-digest meals for optimal performance on the field. Last year, the Indian footballer revealed that he had also given up milk. But a true foodie at heart, even Sunil Chhetri cannot resist the pull of cheat meals once in a while....
Frequent urination can be confusing. Are you making those rounds to the washroom because you’ve taken too many fluids, or feeling cold, have had too much coffee, or is there a kidney-related issue you should worry about? One such confused user turned to online forum Quora seeking answers, and we decided to get a credible...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide. It occurs when the force with which blood pushes against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high, making it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. But despite widespread use of blood pressure drugs,...
GUWAHATI A team of scientists led by researchers from Assam’s Tezpur University has identified distinct chemical signatures in blood, offering fresh hope in the early detection of one of the deadliest and often undetected cancers in India. The scientists who studied patients from Assam, a part of the Northeastern region with one of the highest...
Water fasting, which involves drinking only water for several days, has recently emerged as a quick way to reset the metabolism, detoxify, and lose weight rapidly. But what really happens inside your body after 72 hours without food? Dr Sunil Rana, Associate Director and Head of Internal Medicine at Asian Hospital, notes that the changes...
Water fasting, which involves drinking only water for several days, has recently emerged as a quick way to reset the metabolism, detoxify, and lose weight rapidly. But what really happens inside your body after 72 hours without food? Dr Sunil Rana, Associate Director and Head of Internal Medicine at Asian Hospital, notes that the changes...
When food choices are not controlled, the body faces repeated spikes in blood sugar, even if medicines are working. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘What really happens when someone with diabetes ignores dietary advice but continues taking medicines and working out?’, we reached out to an expert. “Exercise helps, but it can’t completely offset...
