3 min readUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 01:27 PM IST In an interview, Shweta Tiwari shared her go-to hygiene essentials, saying, “Every girl should have a hygiene pouch. Isme hai gloves, tissue, pee-safe to sanitise, toilet seat (cover), your own soap, your sanitiser. You should also have intimate wipes to keep yourself fresh and healthy.” Her...
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What sleep deprivation does to your brain and body
Fatigue, brain fog, irritability, headaches, and palpitations are not isolated symptoms. Doctors report seeing these especially among young professionals who stay up past midnight juggling project deadlines and household responsibilities, working long shifts, where restorative sleep feels impossible. Over time, this continuous lack of rest gradually alters the brain and body, affecting cognition, mood, metabolism,...
India, UK conduct scale-up study of AI-enabled mental health tool for young girls
Revolutionizing Mental Health: India and UK Launch AI Tool for Adolescent Girls, ETHealthworld Published On Feb 19, 2026 at 07:37 AM IST Researchers from India and the UK are collaborating on a new 5.3 million pounds project to adapt and scale-up an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled digital mental health programme for adolescent girls living in...
Why your morning mouthwash could be silently raising your blood pressure, according to dentists
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 19, 2026 06:00 AM IST Daily oral hygiene is widely seen as a simple, non-negotiable part of staying healthy. But some dental professionals are now urging a closer look at how certain products may affect the body beyond teeth and gums. Dr Mark Burhenne, a San Francisco-based dentist with more than...
‘I sit under it for half an hour’: Sania Mirza on how ‘red light therapy’ rejuvenates her skin and hair
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 19, 2026 02:00 AM IST “One skincare routine that has really helped over the last year is red light. Not just for my skin, but for my hair as well. I sit under it for half an hour, I feel that really rejuvenates the skin,” Sania Mirza recently told Tweak India. Red...
What is ‘red light therapy’ that keeps Sania Mirza’s skin rejuvenated?
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 02:13 PM IST “One skincare routine that has really helped over the last year is red light. Not just for my skin, but for my hair as well. I sit under it for half an hour, I feel that really rejuvenates the skin,” Sania Mirza recently told Tweak...
Namita Thapar admits the wedding season is ‘tough on my weight’: ‘Last night I had tons of…’
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 19, 2026 12:00 AM IST Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar, 48, recently had a late-night meal at a wedding. “Wedding season is tough on my weight. Last night I had tons of ALOO VADI sabzi that I just LOVE. Of course, I ended up eating at 10.30 pm vs typically 8...
‘I am recovering well’: What Chiranjeevi’s shoulder surgery reveals about modern keyhole procedures and recovery
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 18, 2026 06:00 PM IST Shoulder pain and injuries are common, particularly among individuals who lead active lifestyles or experience repetitive strain from work, sports, or ageing joints. Recently, megastar Chiranjeevi addressed concerns after being spotted with an arm sling and shared an update about his recovery. He wrote on X,...
Rana Daggubati opens up about health scare, Rhea Chakraborty says he was ‘eating saltless food for months’: ‘I had to get my health fixed’
Rana Daggubati, 41, opened up about the health scare that forced him to hit the “pause” button and gave him time to reflect on the purpose of his life. “When I was diagnosed, it came as a shock. You don’t expect anything to happen to you, and that’s what you normally think every day. For...
The ‘chai’ effect: Why dehydration makes your blood sugar look higher than it is
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 18, 2026 09:30 AM IST Staying well-hydrated is integral to managing glucose balance, especially for people with diabetes or insulin resistance. Does that mean drinking water affects blood sugar levels? Answering the same, consultant dietitian Garima Goyal said that water has no calories or carbohydrates, so it does not directly contribute...








