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‘One son is not enough’: Doctor raises alarm over 22-year-old expecting her sixth child
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‘One son is not enough’: Doctor raises alarm over 22-year-old expecting her sixth child

Repeated pregnancies at a very young age can place significant physical and emotional strain on women, particularly when pregnancies occur with little recovery time in between. A recent case from Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district drew attention after gynaecologist Dr Pragya Tomar shared a video from her clinic on Instagram. The case involved a 22-year-old woman...

Heatwaves and migraines: Experts reveal why summer can trigger more headaches
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Heatwaves and migraines: Experts reveal why summer can trigger more headaches

3 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 09:30 AM IST As temperatures rise during prolonged heatwaves, many people report that headaches and migraine attacks become more frequent, intense, or difficult to manage. Neurologist and content creator Dr Priyanka Sehrawat recently discussed several common migraine triggers and lifestyle measures that may help reduce attacks in an Instagram post....

Why you may not feel hungry in the morning
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Why you may not feel hungry in the morning

4 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 01:00 AM IST Breakfast is often seen as the most important meal of the day. Browse through the internet, and you’ll find countless stories about how it is a devastating idea to skip it. But what if you can’t convince yourself to eat that plate of poha or pancakes...

What living with chronic narcolepsy actually feels like: ‘Often misunderstood as…’
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What living with chronic narcolepsy actually feels like: ‘Often misunderstood as…’

“What if your brain suddenly switched off… without warning?” read a post by Rebooting The Brain, a podcast that explores topics ranging from mental health to brain health. In a recent episode, the podcast turned its focus to narcolepsy, a neurological sleep disorder often misunderstood and overlooked. “Kumbhakarna from the Ramayana had this condition,” a...

9 early signs of iron deficiency most people ignore
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9 early signs of iron deficiency most people ignore

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies, yet it often goes unnoticed in its early stages. A ferritin level below 15 ng/mL is generally considered a clear indicator of iron deficiency. However, if symptoms are present, ferritin levels below 30 ng/mL may also suggest iron deficiency, depending on the individual’s overall health...

Jackie Shroff urges thalassemia testing before pregnancy: ‘Bahut dhyan rakho’
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Jackie Shroff urges thalassemia testing before pregnancy: ‘Bahut dhyan rakho’

Actor Jackie Shroff has an important message for couples planning a baby: get tested for thalassemia first. Speaking at the first Mahadhiveshan and Youth Conference organised by the Vishwa Sindhi Hindu Federation in Mumbai earlier this months, Jackie used his trademark candid style to urge people to prioritise awareness around the inherited blood disorder. “Bachcha...

Wegovy and eye stroke risk: What experts say about vision concerns
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Wegovy and eye stroke risk: What experts say about vision concerns

There has been increasing discussion worldwide about a potential link between some weight loss and diabetes medications, including semaglutide-based drugs like Wegovy, and a rare optic nerve condition called Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), sometimes informally known as an eye stroke. The British Journal of Ophthalmology study published in March 2026 notes that Ischaemic...

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