3 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 10:57 AM IST You might be tempted to have a drink while recovering from an infection, especially if you’re feeling slightly better. But doctors say mixing alcohol with antibiotics is one of the most common — and avoidable — mistakes people make during treatment. Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant...
If you have ever dragged yourself out of bed after hitting snooze for the fifth time and wondered whether “morning people” are simply a different species, neuroscientist Dr Andrew Huberman has a bold claim: it takes just three days of pain to become one. Speaking on a podcast with Chris Williamson, Huberman suggested that shifting...
For over two decades, Aditi Govitrikar has championed conversations around women’s health, identity, and empowerment. Her recent remarks on how the titles ‘Ms’ and ‘Mrs’ continue to shape societal perceptions of women are bound to resonate with many. Earlier, reflecting on her historic Mrs World win in 2001, she candidly compared her experience with that...
A probe into the recent deaths of five women following C-section deliveries at a government hospital in Rajasthan’s Kota has pointed out that fake oxytocin injections that contained only water were allegedly administered to the patients. Oxytocin, a critical drug, is administered post-delivery to control excessive bleeding. Considering its importance, we spoke to experts. DISCLAIMER: This...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 05:57 PM IST Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly being diagnosed among South Asians. The condition, marked by excess fat accumulation in the liver, is closely linked to insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, and lifestyle habits that quietly strain metabolic health over time. Dr Tanisha Shekdar, who works...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 09:30 AM IST Does blood pressure medication have to be taken forever? In response to this Quora query, Dr Vimlesh Pandey, consultant cardiologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, clarified that it depends on why a person has high blood pressure and how well it’s managed over time. “High blood pressure,...
Gynaecologist Dr Mahima Kak Nagpaul recently explained that sleeping before 11 pm is beneficial for women’s hormonal health. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining hormonal balance, metabolic health, and reproductive function in women. The body’s hormonal system follows a natural circadian rhythm, and late-night sleep disruption can affect...
Italian sprinter Emma Mazzenga, who holds multiple world records in the 90–94 age category, is helping scientists uncover how exercise may slow the ageing process. According to reports, researchers studying her cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle function found that her mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within muscle cells, are remarkably healthy and function similarly to those of...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 05:01 PM IST A video showing a 39-week pregnant woman performing advanced yoga poses, including a headstand, has sparked mixed reactions online. “39 weeks. 9 months. This is how I am living this chapter,” the text on the now-viral video reads. While many netizens praised her flexibility and strength, others questioned...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 12:30 PM IST Shilpa Shetty Kundra, 50, recently spoke about her routine as a busy mother, TV show judge, entrepreneur and actor. “6.45 am is the time I wake up. Now, my resolution for this year, 2026, is I want to switch off from the world at 9.30 pm....
