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Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’
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Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’

Cardiologist Alok Chopra recently argued that cholesterol has been unfairly demonised over the years. Speaking on Eisha Chopra’s podcast, he said, “Cholesterol has become a swear word…everybody thinks it’s evil. The moment the cholesterol goes around 200, everybody gets a pill. You must understand that cholesterol is essential for life… Where does cholesterol come from?...

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EQT emerges sole bidder for OmniActive Health Technologies

New Delhi: Swedish private equity firm EQT has emerged as the sole contender to acquire Sanjaya Mariwala-promoted OmniActive Health Technologies, after the only competing bid for the nutraceuticals manufacturer and exporter was recently rejected, people aware of the matter said. EQT was competing with a consortium of Temasek and Novo Holdings for a controlling stake...

The ‘chilled spoon’ trick and other easy ways to de-puff your face
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The ‘chilled spoon’ trick and other easy ways to de-puff your face

3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 09:00 PM IST Facial bloating can feel frustrating. While it’s often harmless, the reasons behind that puffiness can vary from simple lifestyle triggers to underlying health concerns. According to Dr Shweta Nakhawa, most cases are temporary and manageable with small, consistent changes. What actually causes sudden facial bloating? “The...

Why you don’t need 45°C temperatures to suffer a heatstroke
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Why you don’t need 45°C temperatures to suffer a heatstroke

4 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 07:00 PM IST When people think of heatstroke, they often imagine extreme temperatures crossing 45°C. But according to Dr Ajay Chauhan from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, dangerous heat-related illness can begin much earlier, even at 38°C, especially when dehydration, physical exertion, and poor ventilation come into play. Speaking to...

Heatstroke can hit at 38°C too, warn doctors
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Heatstroke can hit at 38°C too, warn doctors

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:55 PM IST When people think of heatstroke, they often imagine extreme temperatures crossing 45°C. But according to Dr Ajay Chauhan from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, dangerous heat-related illness can begin much earlier, even at 38°C, especially when dehydration, physical exertion, and poor ventilation come into play. Speaking...

‘What are the first signs of stomach cancer?’
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‘What are the first signs of stomach cancer?’

3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 06:00 AM IST Stomach cancer rarely makes itself known loudly in the early stages, so it is often missed or confused with common digestive issues. As such, what are the first signs of stomach cancer? To bring an informed insight to this Quora query, we reached out to Dr...

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