Lisa Ray, 53, a cancer survivor, recently opened up about her struggle with menopause at 37, during her cancer treatment in 2009. “I went into chemo-induced menopause at 37 because of my cancer treatment. I was completely unprepared. I suffered for many years silently. I also had shame and stigma. And I couldn’t even explain...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 16, 2026 07:00 PM IST If you are diagnosed with diabetes but stopped medicines eight months ago after your HbA1c came down from 11.2 to 8.1 per cent, does it indicate the condition is in control? When a Quora user asked, ‘I am diabetic but not taking any medicine for 8...
Hrithik Roshan was told that his eye power would never decline, but a decade later, medical technology has proven otherwise. On Instagram, the Bang Bang actor shared the story with his signature humour and storytelling prowess. “At 42, my ever-so-proper eye doctor laughed and lovingly said to me: “Haha, no, I am sorry, Hrithik, you can’t reverse...
Researchers have found 58 genetic variants linked to an increased risk of anxiety, suggesting that the disorder is not driven by a “single anxiety gene”. The researchers, led by those from Texas A&M University in the U.S., said that anxiety disorders are influenced by genetic variants from across the human genome, with each variant inherited...
New Delhi: Health-tech company Qure.ai unveiled its report titled ‘AI in Action: Transforming Health Outcomes Across India’s Care Spectrum’ at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across India’s public healthcare system. The report documents how AI is being deployed at scale to address key public health challenges such...
New Delhi: The government is looking to provide access to e-books and AI resources to medical students to help them hone their skills better, with the first phase of the initiative covering around 57 medical colleges in the smaller towns and rural areas, according to a senior Health Ministry official. Speaking at the AI Impact...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 16, 2026 09:30 AM IST Gynaecologist Dr Sugandhi Unnikrishnan recently clarified that, contrary to popular belief, fertility doesn’t stop overnight. “Irregular periods don’t equal menopause. Fertility does not stop overnight. Pregnancy can still happen during peri menopause. Test first. Assume later,” she noted on Instagram. To verify, we reached out to...
The old food pyramid old guide recommended filling your plate with roughly equal portions of grains, protein, vegetables, and fruit, with dairy rudely downsized and pushed to the side. The new 2025-2030 American dietary guidelines replace the circular plate with an inverted pyramid that places animal foods, vegetables and fruits at the top. The calories...
Body: Homeopathic physician Sujit Telagamsetty recently shared a surprising case on Instagram that highlights how nutritional deficiencies can mimic mental health issues. He described a 27-year-old corporate professional who appeared “sharp, ambitious, and always smiling.” As his post says, outwardly, the patient seemed fine — no tremors, limp, or visible fatigue — but internally, she...
The postpartum period is an exciting yet daunting experience for new mothers. Choosing the right diet can help promote healing and maintain energy during this time. For South Indian actor Disha Madan, postpartum was an exciting phase of life, one she genuinely looked forward to, thanks to the delicious food she got to eat. In...
