In a recent Instagram video, Dr Manan Vora, an orthopaedic surgeon, breaks down how different sitting styles at work can affect spinal load and why the duration of a posture matters as much as the posture itself. He states, “Which sitting posture is correct? Number one, sitting straight or number two, sitting slightly slouched? If...
Category: Health
Antibiotic resistance fuels 87% of India’s typhoid economic burden: Study
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87% of India’s disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. The total economic burden due to typhoid fever was estimated at ₹123 billion. Children under the age of 10 incurred the highest economic burden, contributing to over half of...
Xanthelasma: Why those tiny yellow eyelid deposits matter for your heart
4 min readNew DelhiMar 25, 2026 03:00 PM IST The human body is complex and can show what’s going on inside it in unusual ways. One such rather unexpected connection is that small yellow patches near the inner corners of your eyelids may be related to the cardiovascular system. Even though they seem harmless, according...
Loss of pay for ‘obese’ staff: Inside Air India’s new health and fitness mandate
4 min readNew DelhiMar 24, 2026 04:00 PM IST Air India is all set to roll out a new health and fitness compliance policy for its cabin crew starting May 1, 2026. According to a PTI report, the Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy states that the assessment will focus on an individual’s Body...
Air India cabin crew face loss of pay over new health and fitness policy; ‘BMI is an outdated metric’ says expert
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 25, 2026 11:21 AM IST Air India is all set to roll out a new health and fitness compliance policy for its cabin crew starting May 1, 2026. According to a PTI report, the Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy states that the assessment will focus on an individual’s...
‘What are the noticeable physical signs that your insulin resistance is improving, such as changes in skin or weight?’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 24, 2026 06:00 AM IST Noticing subtle changes in your body can sometimes be the first clue that your insulin resistance is improving, even before lab results show a difference. A person recently asked on Quora: “What are some noticeable signs in your body that suggest your insulin resistance is improving, like...
‘Wahan pe sadan paida hota rehta hai’: Dentist explains hidden risks of not brushing at night
4 min readNew DelhiMar 23, 2026 10:00 PM IST For many people, brushing in the morning feels like the most important part of their oral hygiene routine. It freshens breath, removes overnight buildup, and sets the tone for the day. But what if the real damage isn’t happening in the morning but overnight? In a...
Heart disease kills 28.6 lakh Indians every year and yet, treatment is uneven and erratic
On a cold February morning, Jassuram Khanna, a farmer from Sujau village in Chakrata in Uttarakhand, felt a tightness in his chest on his way to the market. After waiting a few minutes, he called his son Suresh to come and take him to the doctor. They hired a private car and went to the...
‘Don’t wait for a lump’: Longevity expert advocates for proactive screening, reveals the new blood test that detects 50+ cancers before symptoms appear
5 min readNew DelhiMar 23, 2026 05:58 PM IST Cancer is often easier to treat when it is detected early. However, many cancers do not cause noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Recently, longevity expert Dr Vassily Eliopoulos, also known as Dr Vass, spoke on Instagram about the importance of proactive cancer screening. Emphasising the...
Eye doctors warn against sleeping in mascara: ‘I dare you to flip your lids and see what’s underneath’
4 min readNew DelhiMar 23, 2026 04:00 PM IST Removing eye makeup at the end of a long day often feels optional, especially when exhaustion takes over. Mascara, in particular, is frequently left behind under the assumption that it will simply flake off or wash away the next morning. However, eye-care experts warn that this...








