3 min readNew DelhiSep 11, 2026 12:30 PM IST When Bipasha Basu opened her pack of protein powder and made a shake yesterday, she was greeted with the sight of worms wriggling around in her drink. The actor quickly took out her phone and snapped a photo as evidence, tagging Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of Maharashtra’s...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 11, 2026 11:00 AM IST Most people think thirst is the first sign of dehydration. But according to gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, your body may send out much subtler signals long before you feel like reaching for a glass of water. In a recent video, he highlighted three lesser-known symptoms that...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 11, 2026 06:00 AM IST If you take Metformin yet your blood sugar stays around or above 200 mg/dL, what does that indicate? Responding to the Quora query: ‘Taking Metformin but sugar doesn’t go below 200mg/dL. Why?’, Dr Pranav Ghody, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said that it...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 10, 2026 09:00 PM IST Sharat Saxena, aged 76, recently took to Instagram to share that he underwent a “standing MRI before lumbar spine surgery” at Bombay Hospital. As industry peers and colleagues wished him a speedy recovery in the comments under his post, the Son of Sardaar 2 actor replied: “My...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 10, 2026 03:59 PM IST As the monsoon season brings relief from scorching temperatures, it also brings health concerns due to increased humidity and the spread of waterborne diseases. During this time, bolstering our immune system becomes crucial, and nature offers a simple yet powerful solution—clove water. Manisha Singh, food historian,...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 10, 2026 11:00 AM IST Cardiologist Dr Kota Reddy recently explained how blood pressure can affect brain health. Speaking to fitness expert Terri Alani, he said, “If your (systolic) blood pressure is 100 or 110 and you don’t have dizziness, that’s actually the best blood pressure for your brain.” He added...
5 min readNew DelhiSep 10, 2026 06:00 AM IST Muscle cramps are usually associated with familiar triggers such as dehydration, prolonged physical activity or muscle fatigue. But when cramps keep occurring without an obvious explanation, people may wonder whether they could be connected to something happening inside the body, including changes in blood sugar regulation....
4 min readNew DelhiSep 9, 2026 04:00 PM IST If you have ever checked the ingredient list on a packet of salt, spice mix or other powdered food, you may have come across an unfamiliar name: calcium silicate. It is commonly used as an anti-caking agent to prevent dry foods from clumping together. But the...
5 min readNew DelhiSep 9, 2026 03:00 PM IST A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, Sivaram Briyas, has opened up about how long working hours took a serious toll on his health and left him in the intensive care unit (ICU) for four months. Writing on LinkedIn, Briyas expressed, “For most of my career, Sunday was just a...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 9, 2026 11:00 AM IST What is the best way to measure blood pressure? According to cardiovascular surgeon Jeremy London, it is the “7-2-2 Rule.” Expanding on it, he said, “7 days: take your blood pressure 2 times per day, morning and evening, 2 measurements each time. Then average all readings....
