4 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 06:00 AM IST Anyone who has tried cutting down on sugar can confirm that the first few days are the toughest. The more you think about not having it, the more intense the craving is. But don’t worry, this phase is temporary, and understanding what’s happening in your body...
Category: Health
From flaky scalps to weak roots: Dermatologist separates hair myths from medical facts
Social media is full of claims linking everyday hair concerns to deeper health issues. A recent such post by Avnish Chhabria, a wellness entrepreneur, listed “five early signs your hair shows when your body is asking for help.” Chhabria’s list included an oily, flaky scalp, early greying, a wider parting, and weak roots — all...
Why Type 1 diabetes diagnosis is frequently delayed in women
3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 07:00 PM IST Type 1 Diabetes is often associated with a sudden onset and clear symptoms. However, in many cases, especially among women, the early signs can be subtle, gradual, and easy to overlook, leading to delayed diagnosis. According to Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at Wockhardt...
Tired, thirsty, losing weight? It could be Type 1 diabetes
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 04:29 PM IST Type 1 Diabetes is often associated with a sudden onset and clear symptoms. However, in many cases, especially among women, the early signs can be subtle, gradual, and easy to overlook, leading to delayed diagnosis. According to Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at...
‘My creatinine is 1.4, GFR is 39 and dropping rapidly; nephrologist said I have nothing to worry about now but in 10 years from now I’ll be on dialysis. Is this true?’
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 27, 2026 03:03 PM IST Can tests predict your long-term risk of kidney function? If a Quora query is to be believed, a person with creatinine (1.4 mg/dL), which is considered a waste product in blood, and GFR or Glomerular Filtration Rate (39), which estimates how well the kidneys filter...
Physician says this one morning habit change boosted his energy all day: ‘What I noticed was that…’
3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 06:00 AM IST Morning fatigue is often brushed off as a normal part of modern life. Dr Anshul Gupta, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, recently shared how a single change in his morning habit significantly altered how he felt throughout the day. In a recent Instagram post, he said,...
Could an active social life lower your heart disease risk? Cardiologist explains
4 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 04:57 PM IST What if we were to tell you that strong friendships, going out, and regular social interactions can help you keep heart diseases at bay? Even though it sounds too good to be true, experts have confirmed the possibility of this correlation. As per varied research literature,...
How to get 80 grams of protein daily with easy Indian meals
4 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 02:59 PM IST Does the thought of hitting your protein goals for the day keep you up at night? Ok, dramatic much, but with health experts stressing the importance of protein, it can be challenging to keep calm. After all, protein supports muscle growth, repair, and maintenance, aids in...
‘There would be a gaddha here’: Lessons from Mini Mathur’s Botox disclosure
4 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor and host Mini Mathur recently opened up about her experience with Botox and why it didn’t work for her. Recalling an incident from years ago, she shared, “15 years ago, I was going to do a show deep in the jungles, and there was a...
‘Why do I pee so much after swimming?’
4 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 11:00 AM IST Ever noticed how you suddenly need to pee right after getting out of a pool or the sea? You’re not alone. The question recently came up on Reddit, with a distressed internet user asking ‘Why do I pee so much after swimming? Turns out, there’s a...










