3 min readNew DelhiMay 26, 2026 09:31 AM IST Is a blood pressure reading of 130/70 mmHg normal for someone who has hypertension and is taking medication? This is what we asked Dr Parin Sangoi, consultant interventional cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, who affirmed that, in many cases, yes, a reading of 130/70 mmHg...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 25, 2026 10:00 PM IST Should you soak in early morning sunlight or peak afternoon sun for better vitamin D absorption? We asked an expert about this, who affirmed that early morning sunlight is considered safer and more beneficial, especially in a country like India, where afternoon temperatures and UV intensity...
Ideas about weight-loss medications often focus on visible changes such as lower numbers on the scale, improved blood sugar control, or reduced appetite. But as the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro becomes more widespread, some users have begun describing a less visible shift — one that affects emotions, motivation, and...
As northern India enters the hottest stretch of the season, attention has once again turned to ‘Nautapa,’ the traditional nine-day period associated with intense summer heat. Derived from the Hindi words ‘Nau’ (nine) and ‘tapa’ (heat), the term has long been linked to the sun’s movement through the Rohini Nakshatra and is particularly embedded in...
The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern on May 17. The outbreak exposes a critical gap in international vaccine preparedness. There is no licensed vaccine yet for the Bundibugyo species of the ebolavirus because...
When parents think of serious brain conditions in babies, unusual eye movements may not immediately ring alarm bells. But doctors say a baby whose eyes appear unusually fixed downward could be showing an important warning sign. This lesser-known symptom, often called “sunsetting eyes”, can sometimes point to hydrocephalus—a condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 24, 2026 06:00 PM IST Like every new mother grappling with postpartum weight, Masaba Gupta, too, had made the gym her best friend. Regular strength and resistance training, yoga, and cardio sessions not only helped her stay fit but also set her on a sustainable path toward regaining her pre-pregnancy strength...
Turning 50 brings a host of changes for women. Hormonal shifts, lifestyle adjustments, and natural ageing can affect energy, immunity, and overall health. Often, these changes are linked to deficiencies in iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, which are surprisingly common in Indian women. The tricky part? Symptoms can be subtle and are often...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 23, 2026 11:00 PM IST During a candid conversation with Chhavi Mittal and Karan Wahi, Sanyukta Paul recently shared her thoughts about andropause, also known as male menopause. “Women have a 28-day hormonal cycle, and it only keeps getting worse with age,” Mittal shared, adding, “But you know, there is also...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 23, 2026 08:00 PM IST For many women, the shape of their C-section scar can sometimes come as a surprise. While most people are familiar with the small horizontal “bikini cut,” some notice a vertical scar instead and wonder why. A puzzled internet user took to Quora seeking answers. The query...
