Cold showers have long been touted for their invigorating effects, from waking you up in the morning to boosting circulation. But they may also influence metabolic health, including insulin sensitivity, a key factor in managing blood sugar and reducing the risk of diabetes. Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in...
Have you ever noticed coloured vertical lines on your medicine pack? This isn’t just a design strategy, but a government mandate. Pharmaceuticals are required to clearly distinguish over-the-counter (OTC) medicines from Schedule H/H1 drugs, which can only be purchased against a valid prescription. OTC medicines have blue vertical lines, while the riskier, prescription-only drugs are...
A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily equal controlled blood sugar. People with diabetes often don’t have any symptoms even when their sugar levels are high enough to do a lot of damage to their internal organs. Ideally, someone without diabetes should have a fasting blood sugar level of 110 mg/dL or less and a post-meal blood...
Between 2024 and 2025, nearly half of all sudden cardiac deaths occurred when the person was alone, and emergency help was either delayed or unavailable. Experts say that for some individuals, symptoms may begin hours or even days before a full-blown heart attack, while for others, it can escalate within minutes. This unpredictability makes instant...
Sex toys can be a fun way to explore intimacy and enhance sexual wellness, but they also require proper hygiene to ensure safety. Using these products without adequate cleaning can lead to infections, skin irritation, or the spread of bacteria. Many people are unsure about the best practices for cleaning different materials or how often...
We have been trying our best to provide you with new information related to blood glucose issues and potential solutions. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘My fasting glucose is 103.3 mg/dL and HbA1c is 4.84 per cent. Should I be worried?’, we decided to ask a medical expert. “An HbA1c of 4.84 per cent...
Do you function better in the morning or at night? Our favourite Bollywood stars share their hot takes in the latest episode of Two Much, hosted by Twinkle Khanna and Kajol. “Morning people are more productive than night people,” said Khanna, while Kajol refuted her statement, saying she “heartily disagrees”. Akshay Kumar chimed in, and...
Testosterone is a crucial hormone in men responsible for various functions, including developing male reproductive tissues and maintaining muscle mass and bone density. Dr Suprakash Chaudhury, professor and HOD, psychiatry department, DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, noted that societal expectations and biased gender roles are harsh in limiting men to only a stereotypical presentation of...
A major shift is unfolding in the field of skin cancer prevention, ignited by new research showing that an everyday vitamin supplement may prevent many cases of the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer. The supplement in question is nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Whereas previous studies hinted at a potential benefit, the latest research...
Headaches can ruin the quality of your life if left unchecked for a while. One of the most common ailments that any practicing physician comes across, unfortunately, they happen to be more common in women as compared to men. According to Dr Manisha Mishra Goswami, MD (Ayurveda), Founder, Svahita Ayurveda Clinic, Versova, Mumbai, any kind of...
