A 32-year-old working mother exclusively breastfed her newborn for the first three months. However, after resuming work, she found it challenging to maintain regular breastfeeding due to long working hours and commuting. With proper guidance from a lactation professional, she was able to express and store breast milk. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from...
In a recent video on actor Soha Ali Khan’s YouTube channel, celebrity hairstylist Yianni Tsapatori, who has worked with clients including Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Deepika Padukone, highlighted the importance of proper washing techniques. He cautioned, “You’re not supposed to use very hot water when you’re washing your hair,” and advised people to “Rinse...
Following directions from the Supreme Court mandating a comprehensive review of Fixed Dose Combinations available in the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs). These include certain antibiotic combinations, antispasmodic combinations, cosmetic and topical products, and also diabetes and pain-related...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 22, 2026 09:32 AM IST Can fasting blood sugar after 13 hours be higher than fasting blood sugar after 8 hours? Isn’t a longer fast supposed to lower glucose levels? In response to this Quora query, Dr Sukirti Misra, consultant endocrinologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said that it may sound surprising,...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 21, 2026 09:00 PM IST As Indian cities grapple with rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves, planting trees is often seen as the go-to solution. But what if simply increasing tree numbers isn’t enough? According to environmentalist Jasmit Singh Arora, popularly known as the ‘Gutliman of India’, cities may achieve far...
Mitochondria, responsible for producing energy in a cell, may have an increased respiratory capacity in adults who experienced adversities in early childhood but the ‘hypermetabolism’ can be harmful in the long term, according to a study. Findings published in the journal Biological Psychiatry suggest that while mitochondria might be better able to respond to cellular...
A recent claim circulating online has left many people wondering whether something as ordinary as a pillow could be harmful to their health. During an episode of the podcast ‘Figuring Out with Raj Shamani’, cancer specialist Dr Tarang Krishna suggested that pillows may collect particles from the air and potentially become harmful if used for...
Dr Kerry Dierberg barely pauses as she coordinates shifts of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers for a 24-hour vigil at a health centre in Goma. This city, in North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is Ground Zero of the world’s worst Ebola outbreak. A transit hub with a population over 1 million,...
3 min readDelhiJun 21, 2026 12:00 AM IST Ever tried mixing betel leaf with ghee? A nutritionist, who goes by the name vinnuskitchensaga, explained the digestive benefits of betel leaf. “This simple addition gives your ghee a beautiful aroma and subtle earthy flavour, while also enhancing its cooling and digestive properties. The sizzling sound when...
Celebrity astrologer Jai Madaan prepared a tempting ‘panch-tatva’ watermelon chaat for director-choreographer Farah Khan Kunder and her cook Dilip during her visit to Madaan’s Vaastu-inspired Delhi mansion for a home tour. What intrigued Farah the most, however, was the unique dish itself, prompting her to seek the recipe details. “Humne watermelon ko aadha katkar scoop...
