Category: Health

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 03:55 PM IST High blood pressure is influenced by factors such as body weight, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, diet, physical activity, and stress. In recent years, fasting has been studied for its potential effects on these markers. But does it really support blood pressure control? According to Dr Prateek Kumar,...

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 12:00 AM IST A recent incident involving a 9-year-old boy in Chicago has raised urgent questions about online challenges, peer influence, and how easily dangerous ideas can spread among children. Caleb Chabolla was nearly blinded after he was inspired by an old TikTok trend to microwave his NeeDoh sensory...

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 06:00 PM IST Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about eating patterns for weight loss and metabolic health. From celebrities to fitness influencers, many swear by it. But when it comes to diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, the question is more complex: is intermittent fasting helpful, or...

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 12:00 PM IST That smoking causes cancer is a known fact, with all cigarette packs also carrying the warning. But despite so much information around, even a harmless health symptom may raise suspicion among a smoker. One such user turned to the online forum Quora to seek answers to...

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 10:00 AM IST Shark Tank India’s Anupam Mittal recently spoke about his personal hygiene habits, revealing that he stopped using “synthetic” aftershaves about 2 years ago. “They are hormonal disruptors. They are synthetic. The long-term effect is severe. In fact, I stopped using the aftershave I applied two years...

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 10:00 PM IST In a culture that glorifies hustle, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Many people walk into therapy carrying a heavy sense of guilt, convinced they’re not doing “enough.” However, according to Dr Pavitra Shankar, Associate Consultant – Psychiatry at Aakash Healthcare, what they’re experiencing is...

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 13, 2026 11:16 AM IST In a culture that glorifies hustle, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Many people walk into therapy carrying a heavy sense of guilt, convinced they’re not doing “enough.” However, according to Dr Pavitra Shankar, Associate Consultant – Psychiatry at Aakash Healthcare, what they’re experiencing...

Expired medicines are often discarded without much consideration, whereas antiseptics are often left in medicine cabinets long after their expiry date. Because they are applied externally, many people assume they remain safe or effective. But doctors warn that using expired antiseptics can quietly compromise wound care. “Yes, an antiseptic can lose its effectiveness over time...

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 01:58 PM IST Gynaecologist Dr Priya S P Patil took to her Instagram recently to show a chest x-ray of a woman who came for surgery as the ‘back of her nose pin’ got lodged in her lung. She mentioned, “Women who wear nose pins, be careful”. “Let me...