Cardiologist and heart-transplant specialist Dr Dmitry Yaranov recently shared important insights into women’s cardiovascular health in an Instagram video. Highlighting the need for greater awareness, he said, “There is one health fact that still surprises many people. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. Yet it remains underrecognised and often misunderstood....
When Jessica Layeux, a cybersecurity expert from Monticello, Minn., started taking the weight-loss drug Zepbound last year, she didn’t have any of the side effects she had heard about. She didn’t feel much of a change in her hunger or cravings either. At first, Ms. Layeux, 42, was optimistic that she would see results as...
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 15, 2026 03:58 PM IST Popeye the Sailor Man might not have known it, but starting your day with spinach might have been the hidden secret to his gut health. A certified immunity booster, spinach is loaded with antioxidants and fibre. Deepalakshmi, a registered dietitian at The Cleft and Craniofacial Centre...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 15, 2026 03:00 PM IST Mini Mathur says the humble pomegranate or anaar, a hormone-friendly superfood, might be “one of the most powerful fruits for women in midlife”. Not only does it support hormonal balance and reduce inflammation, but it also protects your cells from oxidative stress and helps your body...
For a discipline so wedded to reason and fact as science is, it has fiendishly guarded its gender bias. Over centuries, pioneering women in science have been ignored, their achievements overlooked or usurped by male colleagues, their names left out of scientific publications; they have been underpaid and undervalued, denied promotions and advancements in careers,...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 15, 2026 06:00 AM IST Many people believe that blood sugar rises only after eating sugary or high-carbohydrate foods. However, a Canadian naturopathic doctor recently highlighted that several everyday habits can increase blood glucose levels, even when you have not eaten anything. Dr Rachel Vong recently shared on social media that...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 04:00 PM IST In an Instagram video, a nutritionist recently listed five signs that prove you have “sugar in your body”: “Pehla sign: Aapko bahut zyada urine aata hai (frequent urination)Sign 2: Aapko bahut zyada pyaas lagti hai (excessive thirst)Sign 3: Aapko bahut zyada bhook lagti hai (constant hunger)Sign...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 09:30 AM IST Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has been living in the US for over a decade now, and compared to Indian cuisine, American food can taste relatively bland. Admitting that his geographical location was responsible for reducing his spice tolerance, Sharma said, “My spice tolerance is a little low,”...
3 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 06:00 AM IST Constipation is a common digestive issue where bowel movements become infrequent, difficult, or incomplete. A person is generally considered constipated when they have fewer than three bowel movements a week, pass hard or lumpy stools, or experience pain while passing stool. But when does this relatively...
4 min readNew DelhiMar 13, 2026 10:00 PM IST We often associate bright, well-lit spaces with productivity and comfort. But new research suggests your evening lighting habits might be silently harming your heart. A study published in the JAMA Network on October 23, 2025, found that exposure to bright light at night may significantly increase...
