4 min readNew DelhiApr 25, 2026 10:00 PM IST During a recent episode of The Burnouts podcast, American biohacker Bryan Johnson shared a valuable piece of advice for health enthusiasts: “One night of bad sleep increases your cancer risk by 72%. Let’s say you sleep only 4 hours; your immune system stops looking for cancer...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 25, 2026 03:00 PM IST With the fast-paced lifestyles, dotted with polluted and adulterated food, hair quality has been the first to take a hit. Internet, magazines, newspapers, podcasts — everything is flooded with hair remedies that’ll help you achieve that perfect hair. One such post from a beauty brand recently...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 09:00 PM IST A study published in the journal Nature Communications by the University of Bonn has found that a short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing cholesterol levels. According to the study, the participants suffered from metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 08:00 PM IST Samay Raina was embroiled in a long-drawn-out controversy last year over a distasteful joke on his comedy show India’s Got Latent. The comedian was in the US during this period, performing shows for audiences abroad. However, the magnanimity of trolling reached him overseas, and a year...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 06:00 PM IST Balancing work and pregnancy continues to be a deeply personal choice, often shaped by health, support systems, and societal expectations. Actor Neha Dhupia recently opened up about her own experience, offering a glimpse into what it looked like for her to stay professionally active through the...
For decades, ageing was stereotypically associated with slowing down, reduced movement, increased rest, and a gradual withdrawal from physical exertion. But that narrative is shifting. Across India, people in their late 50s and well into their 60s are rewriting what ageing looks like. From gym floors to home workouts, this generation is proving that fitness...
After decades of being largely under control, diphtheria — a serious but vaccine-preventable disease — is making an unexpected return in parts of Australia. Health officials have reported outbreaks across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, with numbers steadily rising over recent months. According to the latest data mentioned by The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre,...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 06:00 AM IST A large percentage of the elderly wear dentures. But is tooth loss an inevitable fate? Do you really need to prepare yourself for a toothless future? Similar thoughts troubled one internet user who took to Quora seeking answers: How do old people lose all their teeth?...
When contagions don’t discriminate, why should cures? That question encapsulates a bitter irony of global public health. Countries that contribute the most pathogens to medical research are often the last to benefit from the outcomes. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America, where new pathogens often emerge, are expected to...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 08:00 PM IST Prolonged sitting has quietly become one of the biggest health challenges of modern work life. Over time, a lack of circulation can take a toll on the legs, heart, and overall vascular health. Vascular surgeon and varicose vein specialist Dr Sumit Kapadia, who has 18 years...
