3 min readNew DelhiJun 28, 2026 09:26 AM IST If you’ve searched for foods to avoid during pregnancy, papaya likely tops the list. From family advice to viral posts, many warnings claim it can cause miscarriage. But is that medically accurate? Dr Isha Kriplani, Consultant (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Paras Health, Gurugram, says the fear is...
Poor sleep can leave you feeling tired, irritable, and unable to focus the next day. But what many people don’t realise is that regularly skimping on sleep may also affect how the body handles sugar — and could even increase the risk of insulin resistance. According to Dr Rajiv Kovil, Diabetes and Obesity Specialist at...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 27, 2026 05:00 PM IST Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — recently renamed to Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) — is a condition many women silently struggle with on a regular basis. Bhagyashree recently took to Instagram to share a simple home remedy “without side effects” that can help reduce disruptions to...
There is a reason swimming is often called the “perfect workout”. It is low-impact, full-body, and surprisingly meditative. But what actually happens if you commit to it every single day for a month? Or, more importantly, is it even a wise idea? According to Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, the changes go far beyond...
What should you eat for a healthier colon? A recent Instagram post by US-based gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab attempted to answer that question. Sharing the foods he personally eats as someone who sees colon cancer regularly in his practice, the doctor highlighted everything from cruciferous vegetables and yoghurt to nuts, fruits, and avocados. “This does...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 27, 2026 11:00 AM IST We get the bulk of nutrients from our diets, but certain vitamins — micronutrients essential for our bodies to function properly — come packed with multiple health benefits. Which is probably why celebrity macrobiotic coach Dr Shilpa Arora took to Instagram to share 3 supplements she...
Oxytocin is a medicine that can be used to induce labour before a delivery and to contract the uterus for preventing blood loss after it. Yet, gynaecologists say, had the oxytocin not worked, the doctors would have noticed the continued bleeding immediately, and used other methods to prevent further blood loss. “And, it is not...
Fitness entrepreneur Jitendra Chouksey recently explained why 3000 calories a day are not suitable for an average urban Indian’s body. When asked whether urban Indians are eating more than they actually need, Chouksey told Faye D’Souza on her podcast, “100% …3000 calories on average. This is the National Family and Health Survey from last year…...
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare progressive eye disorder that often leads to blindness. In National Geographic’s new documentary Blink, the reality of living with retinitis pigmentosa comes to life through the story of a Canadian couple, Édith Lemay and Sebastian Pelletier, whose three children are affected by the condition. Knowing their children’s vision is...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 07:00 PM IST Dr Dan Ginader, digital creator and doctor of physical therapy, in an Instagram video, drew attention to a neurologist’s claim that promises drastically low cortisol levels. The expert from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York told her patient to stick out his tongue for 40 seconds....
