Dr Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of his patients come to him complaining not only about stomach trouble but about their brains, too. Irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive dysfunction can be accompanied by a mental haze. People experiencing constipation and bloating, for example, may describe “a sense...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 04:58 PM IST Your periods going off the calendar can be confusing and leave you with a million doubts. Now imagine that they get delayed, and to make it even more confusing, you notice spotting only when you wipe. No proper flow, no clear answers. One such confused internet user...
The 1913 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Charles Richet “in recognition of his work on anaphylaxis.”His research uncovered a paradoxical reaction in which the body’s defenses, instead of protecting it, could overreact with severe consequences. This discovery became a cornerstone of immunology and the study of allergic diseases. In the late...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 12:00 PM IST It’s the kind of question that makes you pause mid-scroll. On Quora, someone asked: “Are bones wet? They must be, right? Why? Is the circulatory system not a closed system?” It sounds simple, but the answer reveals just how misunderstood our own bodies can be. Curious,...
4 min readNew DelhiMay 10, 2026 09:30 AM IST Everywhere you look, the market is flooded with protein-packed foods — from milks to eggs (obvious ones) to bread and coffee, and the most surprising of them all, water! There’s no denying that protein is an essential macronutrient that supports muscle growth, repair, and maintenance, aids in...
Mallika Sherawat believes in achieving fitness and better skin through a dedicated and natural process. The Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video actor has been actively sharing glimpses of her workout routine, encouraging fans to hit the gym and eat clean to stay fit in the long run. Recently, Mallik — who will turn 50...
The story so far: Following a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius expedition cruise ship in early May, in which three deaths were reported and at least five others were infected, global attention has once again turned to the group of viruses. Hantavirus had made headlines last year following the passing of Betsy Hackman, the...
Every neonatologist carries the memory of their first encounter with a non-breathing infant. For most of us, that moment remains indelible. The appearance. The quality of silence. The sound that should have been there but wasn’t. The instinctive reach for the resuscitation bag before conscious thought caught up. Over time, we come to understand that...
It often starts as something easy to ignore—a patch of dry skin, a bit of itching, or a rash that just won’t go away. Many people brush it off as a minor reaction. But in some cases, these changes can be linked to diabetes. One curious internet user took to Quora seeking more verified information...
3 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2026 09:00 PM IST Whenever something falls, our first instinct is to pick it up and clean it. A similar reflex recently made a Quora user do the same with their contact lens, sharing: ‘My contact lens fell on the sink and came in contact with a drop of water,...
