Your hunt for superfoods need not always take you to an overpriced grocery store selling imported goods going viral on Instagram. A visit to your local farmer’s market can open your eyes to the endless possibilities India’s traditional produce, like amla, ragi, amaranth, etc., has to offer. Lately, avocados have stolen the spotlight as the...
Don’t lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That’s the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary study involving the sleep-related supplement. It raised questions about the safety of long term use of melatonin for insomnia. Doctors have long known that too little or interrupted sleep raises the risk of heart disease....
Falling back asleep can get difficult at times if you are jolted awake in the middle of the night. The more you panic over trying to get some shuteye, the farther away from sleep you feel you are. But fret not, Dr Yatin Sagvekar, Consultant, Neurology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, and Dr Sheetal...
If you hate the taste of protein powder and prefer hiding it inside your food, Mini Mathur’s protein rich uttapam recipe might just become your next breakfast or lunch staple. “For those peeps who like to eat their protein powder instead of drinking it.. this one was given to me by @shwvenkat and I make...
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...
