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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.

Ed Sheeran takes an ice bath

Ed Sheeran opens up about his fitness routine and giving up daily drinking: ‘It was quite important for fitness’

December 27, 2025 16:25 IST

When asked if he was feeling good (in the bath), the British pop star jokingly answered, "No."

nails

‘I have dried blood in my toenail. It’s been 7 months. How do I take it out?’

December 27, 2025 13:26 IST

Since toenails grow very slowly, especially in adults, the trapped blood can remain visible for several months and gradually move forward as the nail grows.

Kiara Advani used to talk to her unborn baby

What Kiara Advani told her unborn baby when shooting intense scenes: ‘Mama is only acting, okay? This isn’t real’

December 27, 2025 12:28 IST

According to Dr Rimpa Sarkar, clinical psychologist and founder of Sentier Wellness, in moments of stress or emotional intensity, this kind of self-soothing helps regulate the mother’s nervous system and creates a sense of emotional safety.

sugar

Gastroenterologist rates the best and worst sugar for gut health: ‘No sweetener is entirely harmless’

December 28, 2025 09:19 IST

The World Health Organization has made recommendations for adults and children to reduce their sugar intake to about 58 grams, or 14 teaspoons, per day or between 5% and 10% of total caloric intake.

Diet

Endocrinologist explains why people regain weight after dieting

December 31, 2025 18:30 IST

Expert explains why restrictive diets may deliver short-term results but rarely lead to lasting weight loss.

Bryan Johnson on using sauna for longevity

‘My vascular function improved by a ten-year reduction in age’: Bryan Johnson calls sauna his most effective health protocol, but doctor urges caution

December 26, 2025 16:25 IST

Beyond detox and fertility, Johnson claimed significant cardiovascular benefits.

Divyanka Tripathi

Divyanka Tripathi opens up about having a ‘deviated septum’, using nose strips before sleeping: ‘I struggle to breathe’

December 26, 2025 12:30 IST

Taking a cue from her revelation, let's understand what a deviated septum is and how it can affect your sleep.

Think your heart is safe because your cholesterol is normal?

Normal cholesterol doesn’t always mean low heart attack risk, warns neurologist; here are markers your report may miss

December 26, 2025 09:28 IST

She cautioned against relying solely on standard lipid reports

What really changes in your body after 30 that makes belly fat stubborn

Gastroenterologist explains why belly fat increases after 30 even if your diet and workouts haven’t changed

December 25, 2025 16:26 IST

Is muscle loss after 30 inevitable, or can targeted strength training and nutrition fully reverse its impact on metabolism?

antibiotics

Kidney specialist says antibiotics don’t work for viral infections: ‘In 3-5 days, body recovers by itself’

December 24, 2025 23:30 IST

Antibiotics are not a fallback option; here's why

Soha Ali Khan recently spoke about navigating perimenopause in her 40s

Soha Ali Khan talks about perimenopause and why she relies on supplements more than food and fitness: ‘My body is changing in 40s’

December 25, 2025 17:15 IST

She also explained that not every supplement is meant to correct a deficiency

Venus Williams marries Andrea Preti

Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in a stunning lace fishtail gown, says her adenomyoma diagnosis brought the couple closer

December 24, 2025 16:28 IST

Sharing that she had already frozen her eggs a while ago, Venus Williams added that she had surgery a month after Andrea and her met.

Hina Khan

Hina Khan says she is recovering, talks about cancer ‘history’ in her family: ‘I never thought it is going to happen to me’

December 24, 2025 10:30 IST

I have always believed in self-physical examination, said Hina Khan

kidney health

‘I have a creatinine level of 4.77 mg/dL. Is it dangerous, or do I need dialysis?’

December 24, 2025 09:30 IST

The need for dialysis depends on symptoms, the cause of the problem, and overall kidney function, not just one lab result

Asthma

Safety tips for asthmatics during winters: Why symptoms worsen and how to stay protected

December 23, 2025 22:00 IST

In winters, the cold air may irritate the airways and triggers the asthma symptoms.

blood pressure check

‘Is a blood pressure of 150/80 mmHg dangerous for those who are 65 years and older?’

December 23, 2025 06:00 IST

High blood pressure often has no symptoms. However, warning signs like frequent headaches, dizziness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or vision changes should prompt immediate medical advice

One of the most important shifts this year has been how ageing is understood not just as an inevitable biological decline, but as something profoundly influenced by behavioural choices throughout life. 

Why 2025 was the year we finally talked honestly about ageing

December 22, 2025 18:27 IST

Ageing stopped being about fear and fantasy and started becoming about healthspan, function, dignity and resilience.

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