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Is your leg swelling harmless or a heart warning?

‘It may indicate...': Doctor explains why one leg being significantly more swollen than the other is a medical emergency you should not ignore

March 12, 2026 3:00 pm

Swollen legs are often dismissed as fatigue or long hours of standing. But a doctor warns that persistent swelling could indicate serious health conditions.

The health risks of being double-jointed

Why being 'double-jointed' could be the cause of your chronic pain

March 10, 2026 4:48 pm

Are you double-jointed? Here are some health risks you should know about

Experts explain why metabolic health, not the scale, is the true key to longevity

Cardiologists challenge the obsession with BMI, reveal why being ‘thin on the outside’ can mask healthy ageing and longevity: ‘Weight is easy to measure’

March 03, 2026 6:08 pm

Relying on body weight alone can create a misleading picture of health. Cardiologists explain how tracking certain health markers can help you build a high metabolic reserve for a longer life.

Zakir Khan announced a health break last week

'I’ve damaged my body myself’: Zakir Khan shares 'genetic illnesses in my family' as the reason behind long break from comedy; expert on modifying lifestyle early

January 29, 2026 2:57 pm

After announcing a multi-year break to focus on his health, comedian Zakir Khan has sparked conversations about burnout, chronic sleep deprivation, and the hidden physical toll of nonstop work. A doctor explains why the body eventually forces a pause.

Most women experience significant hormonal changes due to menopause

Women, 50 isn’t the end -- it’s the beginning of better health; doctor explains how

January 23, 2026 6:32 pm

From what you eat to how much you move or sleep, small daily routines can go a long way in promoting longevity and reducing disease risk.

A person walking on a treadmill at a gym

Fitness coach calls walking ‘the most underrated way to burn fat,’ reveals 8 styles that actually work; we verify

January 07, 2026 4:00 pm

From incline and interval walking to short post-meal strolls, a fitness coach breaks down eight science-backed ways walking can boost fat loss, blood sugar control, and metabolic health.

Here are the biggest celebrity health confessions of 2025

Top 5 most talked about celebrity health confessions of 2025

January 05, 2026 5:55 pm

Stars used their platforms to spotlight habits, struggles and insights that mattered to millions.

Sick woman on her couch, worried after checking her temperature with packed bags around her

Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off?

January 04, 2026 3:12 pm

There's still a lot we don't understand about how or why leisure sickness might happen.

Here are five distinct changes in your nails worth paying attention to

US doctor flags 5 subtle nail changes that could be your body’s first cry for help: ‘These can precede other symptoms for months’

December 30, 2025 6:05 pm

These observable changes highlight just how much our hands can reveal about systemic health.

Kiran Rao at the hospital after her appendix surgery

Kiran Rao mentions how her New Year plans were derailed by emergency surgery; expert on why a ‘12mm appendix’ is a medical red flag

December 29, 2025 2:25 pm

After Kiran Rao revealed she needed surgery for an enlarged appendix, doctor breaks down what a ‘12 mm appendix’ indicates medically, how appendicitis develops, and how soon patients can safely return to daily life after surgery.