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...
Weighing in on the debate of how many young adults are succumbing to heart attacks, diabetologist Dr Pratishtha Shrivastav stressed the need for getting decisive health screenings. “A 35-year-old leaves his home to go to the office. He was feeling uneasy since morning with abdominal discomfort. He was feeling bloated. In fact, he told his...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 17, 2026 11:00 PM IST Nick Jonas’ peculiar bedtime habits have divided the internet. Previously, on a 2025 TikTok show, Are You Okay? the pop singer admitted that he uses the bed just to sleep. “I think beds are for sleeping only. I don’t sit on the bed, I don’t eat...
Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary’s recent exchange with actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu on how women can improve their reproductive health caught our attention. When Samantha asked, “You are one of the top nutritionists, and you are expensive. I really want you to give my listeners the top 5 things that they need to be doing for their...
Kitchen sponges are among the most commonly used cleaning tools in households, but a recent social media claim suggests they may also pose a hidden health risk. In a reel, nutrition coach Ryan Fernando warned that the kitchen sponge used to wash dishes could act as a “silent killer” because it accumulates harmful bacteria. He...
Many people assume that muscle loss and weaker bones are concerns that only appear much later in life. However, these changes can begin earlier than most people realise. Recently, Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vora highlighted this issue in an Instagram video. According to him, declining muscle mass, known medically as sarcopenia, remains one of...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 17, 2026 06:00 AM IST Both HbA1c and fasting blood glucose are important tests, but they serve different purposes in understanding blood sugar levels. So, which is most important? As we came across this query on Quora: ‘What’s more important for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes: HbA1c or Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)?’,...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 17, 2026 01:00 AM IST The traditional trajectory of motherhood is increasingly being viewed as a choice rather than an inevitability. As a growing number of public figures openly discuss their decision to remain child-free, a significant demographic shift is emerging among younger generations. This movement prioritises a lifestyle beyond the...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 10:00 PM IST Anything that promises weight loss becomes a hit, at least on social media. After the ‘5-20-30 method and the ’20-10′ method, bamboo massage therapy for weight loss is another technique that promises effortless results. What is it? Bamboo therapy, also known as bamboo massage, is a technique...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 10:00 PM IST Anything that promises weight loss becomes a hit, at least on social media. After the ‘5-20-30 method and the ’20-10′ method, bamboo massage therapy for weight loss is another technique that promises effortless results. What is it? Bamboo therapy, also known as bamboo massage, is a technique...
