Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, the ubiquitous wedding open bar or drinks shared during a Fourth of July celebration all demonstrate how deeply alcohol has...
Category: Health
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5 common leftover mistakes that could put your health at risk
3 min readNew DelhiJul 5, 2026 05:56 PM IST Refrigerators and microwaves have made life infinitely easier. Extra food? No worries. Pop it in the fridge overnight, then heat it whenever you feel like it. But if you find yourself reheating leftovers often, there are certain safety guidelines you must keep in mind to avoid...
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Maheep Kapoor shares morning supplement routine: ‘CoQ10, Omega-3…’
3 min readNew DelhiJul 5, 2026 05:00 PM IST Maheep Kapoor, in conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, revealed that she eliminated sugar from her diet to combat candida and rid her body of free radicals. When asked about the supplements that find a permanent spot in her morning routine, the Fabulous Lives...
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5 everyday habits that may be quietly worsening your insulin resistance
4 min readNew DelhiJul 5, 2026 11:00 AM IST When people think about insulin resistance, they often blame sugar alone. But some of the biggest contributors are in fact the everyday habits that have become deeply ingrained in our households. Dr Chirag Tandon, Director – Internal Medicine, ShardaCare-Healthcity, confirms this while speaking to indianexpress.com. “Insulin...
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Inside a cardiologist’s 90gm fibermaxxing routine to boost heart health without the bloat
Fibermaxxing, TikTok’s hottest wellness buzzword, came as a response to low fibre consumption seen in most diets. Simply put, it is the practice of maximising fibre intake by stacking fibre-rich plant foods such as fruits, veggies, legumes, seeds, and whole grains in every meal and snack. In keeping with the same, cardiologist Danielle Belardo was...
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Study links obesity to 19 cancers: Why excess fat is more than ‘cosmetic concern’
A large new review of more than 1.5 million cancer cases has found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of 19 different types of cancer, reinforcing its role as a major, preventable risk factor. A study published in Nature Metabolism identified new associations with cancers such as leukaemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, bladder cancer, and...
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‘Gastric emptying takes 3 hours’: Why frequent meals may not suit you
3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 06:00 PM IST Fixed meal times and frequent snacks can seem like the ultimate hack to sorting your nutritional needs in order. But eating too often in a day can come with its own set of challenges. In conversation with Dr Pal Manickam on his podcast, Dr Nrutya Subramanyam,...
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Indian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip
Before a baby’s first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about — the placenta. Acting as the baby’s first life-support system, the placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products, protects the developing foetus and produces hormones essential for sustaining pregnancy. Yet, despite its critical role in human development,...
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From mangoes to pineapples: How to tell if your fruit is chemically ripened
3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 02:00 PM IST Summer is here, and markets are brimming with seasonal fruits—from juicy mangoes to sweet lychees. But there is also a looming concern: chemically ripened produce. With increasing reports of fruits being artificially ripened, what’s on your plate may not be as safe as it looks. One...
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Chahatt Khanna shares result after trying viral lemon and olive oil morning shot trend
3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 12:30 PM IST Chahatt Khanna, popular for her role as Ayesha Sharma in the television show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, recently undertook the wellness trend that has taken over our social media feeds. From Hailey Bieber to Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé to Kourtney Kardashian, celebrities are starting their mornings with...
