3 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 09:30 AM IST Is an A1C (An HbA1c level or average blood sugar level over a 2–3 month period) of 7.7 per cent, along with a 152 mg/dL glucose, concerning? To seek a response to this Quora query, ‘My A1C is 7.7, and glucose is at 152 after fasting....
A new study claims that, contrary to the long-standing belief that sugar-free diets are beneficial, they may be counterproductive. “Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and signs of fatty liver compared with mice that consumed some sucrose,” the study presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual...
Wellness coach Yasir Khan recently sparked a conversation about fitness and recovery after saying that “sleep is more important than your exercise and diet.” Speaking on a podcast with Peter Cardoz, Khan explained that recovery differs from person to person. “Different bodies recover differently… Women need a little more sleep, but if you train one...
Television actor Dipika Kakar has been sharing regular updates about her ongoing treatment for liver cancer, while her family simultaneously deals with another medical crisis. Her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, recently revealed that his father suffered a brain haemorrhage and remains hospitalised, making it an especially difficult period for the family. Amid these challenges, the couple...
Do women have better memories than men, or is it simply a stereotype reinforced by everyday experiences? The discussion resurfaced recently when neuroscientist Vidita Vaidya spoke about sex differences in the brain during a conversation with podcaster Raj Shamani. Responding to his question on whether women have a bigger hippocampus, the brain region associated with...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 04:58 PM IST Most people tend to brush off abdominal pain after meals as routine indigestion, especially if it comes and goes. A stabbing or sharp pain after eating is often blamed on eating too fast, oily food, or stress. However, a doctor has warned that when this discomfort...
Sleep, especially of good quality, is essential to maintain a healthy brain and body. However, millions worldwide suffer from sleep disorders that can impair concentration, memory, and mood and increase health risks, including of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurological issues. Sleep disorders stem from medical conditions, mental health issues, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle and...
Content creator and fashion influencer Masoom Minawala recently quashed questions about being on Ozempic to lose postpartum weight after delivering her second child in October 2024. “I was struggling with extreme bloating, energy crashes, which led to brain fog and lack of motivation to do anything, and also just not liking how you feel inside...
On June 4 2026, a paper was published in the journal Cell, in which researchers from The Francis Crick Institute, University College London and elsewhere, identified a set of blood proteins that appeared to predict lung cancer five years before it became clinically apparent. In addition, the researchers proposed that a human monoclonal antibody called...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 06:00 AM IST “Why is it crucial to consult a doctor if my HbA1c is above 7, and what kind of treatments might they prescribe?” read a Quora query. So, we decided to seek some insight. “A reading of over 7 per cent for HbA1c means blood sugar is...
