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are you suffering from a mineral deficiency?

Women, don’t ignore these popular signs of mineral deficiency

January 3, 2026 19:00 IST

Many women ignore early warning signs of mineral deficiency, assuming they are due to stress, ageing, or a busy lifestyle. Here's what you should take note of.

Vikas Khanna wants airport carpets to be removed

Chef Vikas Khanna urges Mumbai airport’s dirty carpet to be removed: ‘Having this carpet is absolutely unnecessary and unacceptable’

January 3, 2026 17:56 IST

"On behalf of every asthmatic & people with bronchitis issues, I request the authorities to please look into removing this at the airports," Chef Vikas Khanna mentioned in his Instagram post.

Bryan Johnson says the most destructive thing for health is lack of sleep

For Bryan Johnson, this is the most destructive belief in the world: ‘A single night…drops glucose stability by 30-40%’

January 3, 2026 15:57 IST

"A single night of 4-5 hours of sleep reduces cognition by 20-40%, drops glucose stability by 30-40%..." listed out Johnson.

puberty

‘Is starting puberty at age 11 considered early?’

January 3, 2026 14:56 IST

According to the medical research, the age of initial pubertal changes has been going down almost everywhere in the last three decades.

Punjab holds sitting idle contest to encourage digital detox

How the ‘Idle Sitting’ contest in Punjab’s Moga village shone spotlight on importance of digital detox

January 2, 2026 23:00 IST

A fun and unique way of spreading awareness about the perils of digital overload, a Punjabi village asked people to sit in one spot without using their phones, getting up, falling asleep or using the washroom.

wisdome tooth removal

No dentists in space: why astronauts get wisdom teeth removed

January 5, 2026 13:13 IST

In space, there are no emergency rooms—only preventive medicine designed to eliminate risks before launch.

A divorce paper with two engagement rings and a broken paper heart

‘Tired of being the one who holds everything together’: Menopause, marriage, and ‘menodivorce’ — 4 women speak out

January 5, 2026 19:35 IST

What is menodivorce, and how does this phase in women’s lives affect their relationships?

The habits doctors kept warning us about in 2025

Top 5 habits that worried doctors the most in 2025

January 1, 2026 09:30 IST

Doctors have spent much of the year urging people to rethink these everyday choices

heart attack

Doctor shares case of 36-year-old woman who suffered heart attack following ‘extreme unexplained fatigue’, no chest pain: ‘Eight hours later…’

December 31, 2025 06:00 IST

Regular health check-ups are important for monitoring blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol, and discussing family history with a doctor

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 21:00 IST

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

toothbrush

Why people in California, Los Angeles, Seoul, and Stockholm are freezing their toothbrush

December 30, 2025 19:00 IST

The trend claims that freezing your toot brush overnight helps cut off the oral bacteria, reduce gum inflammation, and shock plaque biofilm.

Why everyday lifestyle choices became heated debates in 2025

Dinner timings, protein obsession, and therapy talk: The lifestyle debates that defined 2025

December 30, 2025 16:57 IST

The past year saw people questioning habits they had followed for decades.

Ira Khan talks about dealing with body image issues

‘Yes, I’m fat’: Ira Khan opens up about body image issues, admits she is obese for her age

December 30, 2025 16:00 IST

Actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan has spoken candidly about obesity and body image, saying it feels more exposing than discussing her depression.

prostate

‘My blood test today showed a PSA of 12.9 ng/ml. Is there any medicine my urologist can give me that will lower it?’

December 30, 2025 09:31 IST

Avoid panic, self-medication, or conclusions based on internet searches

High blood pressure

This is what happens to the heart, brain, kidney, and eyes when you have untreated high blood pressure

December 29, 2025 19:30 IST

No symptoms, serious risks: the long-term impact of uncontrolled hypertension.

Bharti Singh Harrsh

Bharti Singh says doctors asked her about sterilisation after birth of second son, admits feeling scared after her water broke: ‘Aisa lagta hai, ek aur…’; expert on making informed choices

December 29, 2025 18:25 IST

During the conversation, a teary-eyed Bharti also admitted feeling scared when he water broke early in the morning at 6, and they had to rush to the hospital in an emergency.

Doctor explaining health test report to a patient

‘Jaan hai toh jahaan hai’: Diabetologist insists on these 6 essential health tests every six months, even if you feel fine

December 29, 2025 15:25 IST

Feeling fine doesn't always mean you're healthy. Experts recommend a specific ‘6-test checklist’ every six months.

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 14:25 IST

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.

vision

When should children have their first comprehensive eye examination?

December 28, 2025 18:30 IST

Parents should watch for subtle but important symptoms such as frequent eye rubbing, squinting, excessive blinking, or holding objects very close to the eyes.

weight loss

Yearender 2025 | While weight loss injections may have dominated conversations, experts share how lifestyle habits make or break metabolic stability

December 28, 2025 16:28 IST

Injections can provide a helpful boost for initial weight loss in some, but they are not a complete solution.

Bryan Johnson talks about lowering his RHR for good health

Bryan Johnson says this is the most effective thing you can do for health: ‘When your resting heart rate is low…’

December 28, 2025 09:28 IST

"Read a book, go for a walk, meditate," he suggested.

stress EFT

Morning habits to naturally reduce stress hormone: ‘Do EFT every day’

December 28, 2025 06:00 IST

Expert explains how small morning changes can help calm stress hormones.

Neena Gupta flight menu

Neena Gupta prefers to carry homemade food on flight, shares ‘today’s plane menu’

December 29, 2025 09:34 IST

By carrying food from home, travellers can stay energised, avoid discomfort, and skip the expense and weight of processed airport fare.

meditation

This is what happens when you meditate for just 5 minutes daily before sleeping

December 27, 2025 17:25 IST

Even a quick practice of meditation before sleeping affects heart-rate variability and calms the brain’s emotional center.

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