5 min readNew DelhiSep 13, 2026 06:00 PM IST If you reach for sugar-free chewing gum or sweets because you assume they are the more heart-friendly choice, a new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026 may make you pause. Researchers looked at the association between xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute,...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 13, 2026 04:01 PM IST In our race to fill our plates with enough protein and fibre, we often miss key nutrients needed for metabolic health. Zinc is one such essential mineral that the body needs for a strong immune system. Dr Brunda M S, Sr. Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster...
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Sep 13, 2026 03:00 PM IST While the world chases daily targets of 100 grams of protein, Mira Kapoor has taken a small step back. The entrepreneur tried the rigid life of high-protein tracking and realised it’s not meant for her. During a recent interview, she shared that strict macro tracking...
Quitting alcohol can feel like a major reset for the body. But what if you’ve been alcohol-free for 17 days and still feel pain or heaviness in the area where your liver is located? That is the concern behind one such Quora query, with an internet user wondering whether persistent pain after nearly three weeks...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 12, 2026 10:00 PM IST If you are anything like me, the idea of swallowing tablets and capsules makes you break into a sweat. I can’t explain where it began, but somewhere along my childhood, I developed an irrational fear that my medicine will get stuck in the back of my...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 12, 2026 09:00 PM IST Saumya Tandon, who amazed us with her powerful performance as Ulfat in Dhurandhar, swears by a simple 3-ingredient concoction to power her metabolic health. In an Instagram reel, Tandon shared that she starts her day with a tablespoon of ghee, with a pinch of turmeric (haldi)...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 12, 2026 06:00 PM IST Vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 are two forms of vitamin D that differ in their source and chemical structures. While D2 (Ergocalciferol) is obtained from plant sources like fungi, yeast, and mushrooms, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is naturally produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 12, 2026 11:00 AM IST A glass of water before bed is often recommended as a simple way to stay hydrated overnight. But can that bedtime habit actually protect your heart or reduce the risk of a stroke? The question was recently posted on the online forum Quora: Is it true...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 12, 2026 06:00 AM IST Sneha, a type 2 diabetic and content creator, has been documenting her diabetes remission journey online for the last few months. In her recent upload, she shared a carousel of her go-to meals, captioning it: “The breakfast that helped me bring my HbA1c from 13.3 to...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 11, 2026 10:00 PM IST Longevity cardiologist Dr Ariel Soffer recently advised people not to sit for more than 45 minutes at a stretch. In a video on Instagram, he said, “If I could give you one longevity tip, don’t sit for more than 45 minutes… It’s good for your general...
