5 min readNew DelhiAug 5, 2026 09:29 AM IST You’ve been doing everything “right,” yet your glucometer flashes 234 mg/dL two hours after eating. Should you be concerned? According to a diabetes expert, the answer is yes—but not for the reason you might think. One such concerned user recently turned to Quora, writing: “My blood...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 09:00 PM IST Can something as simple as walking lower your risk of a heart attack? According to interventional cardiologist Dr Ravinder Singh Rao, the answer is yes, provided you’re consistent. Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Dr Rao highlighted the power of this everyday habit, saying, “Walk at least...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 03:55 PM IST Bollywood actors are often lauded for their intense dedication to fitness, but Rashmika Mandanna’s freak accident while shooting for the upcoming film Mysaa reminds us that even our favourite stars are human. Taking to Instagram last night, the Cocktail 2 actor spilt the beans on a hip...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 02:56 PM IST If you’ve ever undergone surgery, you may have noticed an unexpected question during your pre-anaesthesia assessment: “Do you snore?” At first, it might seem unrelated to the procedure. After all, what does snoring have to do with anaesthesia? But according to Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, Consultant Pulmonology,...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 11:00 AM IST Actor Manisha Koirala once detailed her cancer diagnosis, stressing that she felt hopeless before treatment helped her. “In 2012, I was diagnosed. I had no clue that it was the last stage of ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed in Nepal. And very fearful, like everybody else....
4 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 09:30 AM IST Hormonal contraceptive pills are commonly used not only to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as irregular periods, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and acne. Because these medications influence hormone levels, many women wonder what happens after they stop taking them, particularly whether it...
Priya walks into an orthopedician’s clinic with knee pain that she says she has had for three months. The doctor spends eight minutes with her, orders an MRI, and asks her to come back with the images. MRI shows signs of early osteoarthritis. The doctor lists three options: injections, physiotherapy or wait and watch. Priya...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 3, 2026 07:00 PM IST Heart failure is often mistaken for a condition that develops suddenly, but in many cases, it is the result of years of gradually accumulating risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, poor diet, physical inactivity, untreated sleep disorders, and unmanaged cholesterol levels. The encouraging news...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 3, 2026 01:59 PM IST Nauheed Cyrusi and her husband Rustom share a happy life with their furry companions. However, their decision to not have children sparked speculation over the years. Recently, the Bollywood actor addressed the rumours and revealed the real reason behind choosing a child-free life. “We got married...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 3, 2026 09:28 AM IST Constipation is usually thought of as a digestive issue, while blood sugar regulation is associated with the pancreas, insulin and diabetes. For people living with diabetes, constipation is also relatively common and may occur due to a combination of factors such as dehydration, dietary habits, reduced...
