4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST Actor Dipika Kakkar recently opened up about her cancer diagnosis and treatment during a conversation with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, shedding light on a medical test that helped doctors detect cancer in her body. Speaking about her treatment journey on the couple’s podcast, Dipika shared,...
A few passengers on a Dutch cruise ship — the MV Hondius vessel — from Argentina to Spain were found to be infected by the deadly hantavirus earlier this week. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least seven cases — two laboratory-confirmed and five suspected — have been identified among the 147 passengers...
New Delhi: Marking another major milestone in India’s healthcare transformation, the ‘Swasth Bharat Portal‘ was launched recently during the 10th National Summit on “Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future” by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda. The Swasth Bharat Portal will be useful to integrate multiple digital...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 06:00 AM IST HbA1c (haemoglobin A1c or glycated haemoglobin, which measures average blood sugar levels over two to three months) is a useful long-term marker, but it has limitations. Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD of diabetology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said that conditions such as anaemia, certain haemoglobin variants, recent blood...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 09:00 PM IST As women cross 40, subtle but significant shifts begin to take place in the body. Hormonal fluctuations, changes in metabolism, concerns about bone density, and evolving nutritional needs can all influence overall health. What worked in your twenties and thirties may no longer be sufficient, making...
A growing body of research is turning global scientific attention toward Influenza D virus (IDV), a relatively lesser-known member of the influenza family with zoonotic potential. A study published by the National Library of Medicine, US, highlights early insights into its interaction with humans, revealing both low general prevalence and significant exposure among high-risk groups....
3 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 02:01 PM IST Lauren Wasser’s life changed “utterly and completely overnight” at the age of 24. The model and activist was rushed into hospital, close to death, and diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS) – a condition commonly associated with tampon use. A decade later, Wasser made her Met...
Artificial intelligence is steadily moving beyond chatbots and search engines into something far more complex: human biology. In a bold new move, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are investing heavily in building AI-driven representations of human cells through their research organisation, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. The project has drawn global attention for its ambitious goal: improving...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 6, 2026 06:00 AM IST Blood sugar level fluctuations can vary from person to person, depending on a mix of lifestyle, medical, and situational factors. However, if a particular pattern keeps repeating, it might be a sign that your body is signalling something important. One internet user noticed a pattern and...
