Xanax is one of the most popular anti-anxiety medications globally, often romanticised on social media as a quick fix for managing stress, anxiety, or sleeplessness. Thousands of posts used hashtags like #xanax, #anxietypills, and #stressrelief between 2024 and 2025, according to a TikTok content analysis. While the medicine is actually a central nervous system depressant...
One of the most common indicators that a person has had enough alcohol is when they start getting bouts of hiccups. Even cinema relies on this depiction, with some of the most iconic scenes with alcohol involving actors who stammer, stumble, and constantly hiccup. This isn’t a coincidence. While hiccups are usually shrugged off as...
Anyone who swears by healthy breakfast options can confirm the two staples that have made to every recommendation list: dalia and oats. While both are popular amongst health aficionados thanks to their nutrient profiles, ever really tried to find out which one wins the spot? Does the answer vary with health goals? Curious, we reached...
We have covered a wide range of topics for keeping blood pressure under control. So, when we came across a Quora user’s query about the quickest way to lower blood pressure without medication, we decided to consult an expert. Stressing that doing so is possible, Dr Amit Saraf, Director, Internal Medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, said that the...
Mumbai: Telemedicine platform MedySeva has secured Rs 4 crore funding from Unicorn India Ventures in a seed round. Over the next 18 months the health tech startup aims to reach 2 lakh annual consultations and launch over 500 physical healthcare centers. The raised capital will be deployed to expand clinics across tier 2 and 3...
Gwyneth Paltrow recently opened up about using alcohol as a coping mechanism during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Speaking on The Goop Podcast with Dr Mary Claire Haver, an OB-GYN and menopause expert, Paltrow admitted that her menopausal symptoms became significantly worse when she was drinking alcohol nightly. “I think I drank every night,” the...
Heart health is not just about walking as many steps as possible, but also about the way you do that. Many studies suggest that a moderate or fast walking pace is considered ideal for a healthy heart. This balanced approach maintains a reasonable heart rate, allowing the heart and lungs to function optimally. According to...
When someone is diagnosed with both pre-diabetes and fatty liver, it usually points to a common underlying issue — insulin resistance. This means that although your body is producing insulin, your cells are not responding to it effectively. “As a result, blood sugar levels rise and excess fat starts depositing in the liver, making the...
A Michigan-based neurosurgeon recently drew attention to a health issue that often goes unnoticed. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “I’m not sharing this to scare you — I’m sharing it because I see it every week in my practice. People who feel fine, exercise, eat well… and yet, when we scan their brain, there...
As consumers, we often overlook the importance of hygiene and safety when it comes to eggs. Compared to store-bought eggs, which are usually sanitised and cleaned, those bought from local vendors or markets are believed to come straight from farms, without any sterilisation. Meaning, they may carry the risk of bacterial infections. That’s why doctors...
