The urban environment presents significant psychological challenges. As competition within the global job market intensifies, professionals are increasingly susceptible to chronic stress and anxiety—conditions that often manifest in a spectrum of physiological health issues, most notably panic disorders. Recent data suggests these episodes are no longer confined to specific demographic cohorts or high-pressure industries; rather,...
Fasting for extended periods has gained popularity for weight loss and metabolic health. But what actually happens inside the body when someone stops eating for two days and survives only on water? According to Dr Vijay Negalur, HOD – Diabetology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, the body undergoes several metabolic changes as it tries to maintain...
Travelling abroad is often associated with relaxation and exploration, but incidents involving drink spiking have raised growing concerns about safety in popular tourist destinations. A recent case in Thailand has brought renewed attention to this issue. A British tourist, Tom Pardhy, 38, died suddenly while travelling with his girlfriend Naomi Raksha, 31, after they had...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 20, 2026 01:58 PM IST We have been helping you get expert input on some of the most common questions people ask about their blood glucose. One such question that we came across recently on Quora read: ‘Is it true that damage to the organs starts when blood glucose hits 126...
The call woke me from a dead sleep. The ER physician uttered the words STEMI, short for ST elevation myocardial infarction. She didn’t need to say more: I was out of bed as she narrated the rest. A STEMI occurs when a ruptured cholesterol plaque triggers a cascade of clot formations, sealing the artery shut....
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 19, 2026 03:03 PM IST A sharp pain on the left side while taking a deep breath can be unsettling, often raising more questions than answers. While it may sometimes be harmless, it’s not something to ignore. So when a user recently asked on Quora: “Why am I feeling pain on...
In a recent conversation on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma revealed that he has not consumed alcohol for three years, implying that he chose sobriety as part of a more disciplined and spiritually aligned lifestyle. “I haven’t had alcohol in three years. I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” Sharma said, adding he...
In a recent conversation on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma revealed that he has not consumed alcohol for three years, implying that he chose sobriety as part of a more disciplined and spiritually aligned lifestyle. “I haven’t had alcohol in three years. I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” Sharma said, adding he...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 19, 2026 12:00 AM IST Drawing attention to what often goes untested, entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar recently discussed her long experience with anaemia and the role of ferritin in women’s health. In an Instagram post showing her hooked to an IV drip, Thapar explained that while her...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 11:00 PM IST The debate over menstrual leave has resurfaced in India after the Supreme Court recently declined to mandate a nationwide policy for paid menstrual leave. During the hearing of a petition seeking directions to states to frame such rules, the court observed that making menstrual leave compulsory...
