4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 04:25 PM IST As large parts of India continue to battle intense heatwaves, many households instinctively turn to electric fans for relief. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), fans may actually become counterproductive, and even dangerous, when temperatures rise beyond 40°C. Issuing guidelines to deal with...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 1, 2026 06:00 AM IST Can you feel dizzy and low on sugar if you are a diabetic and take Metformin? To get an informed response to this Quora query, ‘I am diabetic. I walk 10 k steps daily. I take metformin 500 after dinner, but without any medicine, I feel...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 11:00 PM IST Hollywood actor Sam Neill, widely recognised for his role as Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films, has shared an encouraging update about his health after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. In a recent television interview with Australia’s 7News, the 78-year-old revealed that he is...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 10:00 PM IST Senior gynaecologist Dr Shafali Dadhich Tungaria recently shared what one should avoid bringing when admitted for delivery or any surgery. “When you come for delivery or surgery, don’t wear makeup or any chemicals. Cut your nails. Take a shower. Take a head bath. Wear loose, comfortable clothes....
4 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 03:00 PM IST As Housefull marks 16 years since its release this year, actor Lara Dutta revisited memories from the film’s shoot, sharing an incident that highlighted the physical toll of illness and the pressures of sticking to demanding work schedules. During an interview with NDTV, she recalled how...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 09:30 AM IST Whether or not you know how to interpret your medical reports with absolute precision, elevated levels of any of the mentioned parameters can strike panic. One such common medical term that might raise suspicion is bilirubin, which is commonly assumed to rise in cases of liver...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 12:00 AM IST A neurologist and pain medicine specialist recently evaluated a range of widely shared migraine ‘hacks,’ ranking them on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their real effectiveness. In an Instagram video, Dr Elie Sader said, “Some of these will help. Some are straight-up useless....
3 min readNew DelhiApr 29, 2026 10:00 PM IST Starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming, especially when choosing the right weights. Picking weights that are too heavy can lead to injury, while going too light may limit progress. According to Dr Ashish Choudhary, MD Orthopaedic, Aakash Healthcare, the key lies in prioritising control, form,...
Actor Shilpa Shetty, popular for her approach towards health and wellness, was recently seen working out. But, she wasn’t alone this time. Beside her, mirroring her movements was her daughter. While fitness was once an adult quest or an incidental byproduct of “going out to play,” it is now being introduced into the fabric of...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 29, 2026 04:56 PM IST Huda Kattan got her implants done over 12 years ago, and the founder of beauty brand Huda Beauty kept telling herself, “I’ll check them later. Life gets busy, and we push things aside, especially when they don’t feel urgent. But sometimes your body will force you...
