The recent nationwide shortage of Diet Coke launched a thousand memes and viral reels across Indian social media. As zero-sugar beverage sales hit a five-year high in 2026, the public conversation has rapidly shifted from gym floors to clinical laboratories. Driven by an urgent desire to dodge the traditional ten-teaspoon sugar trap, millions of health-conscious …
A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hidden heart, kidney and sleep-related complications in a large number of patients. The study was conducted on Thursday by …
As much as Indians love their coffee, they also love their tea. While the classic milk tea is really popular, the masala chai and kadak chai are some of the most popular variations of tea in Mumbai, apart from the refreshing ginger tea or lemon tea that showcases how we love flavour. However, does drinking …
In a culture powered by deadlines, notifications, and endless caffeine refills, the modern professional often mistakes overstimulation for productivity. Coffee has long been the fuel of hustle culture, delivering a sharp burst of alertness that can feel essential during demanding workdays. But increasingly, health experts are pointing to tea as a more sustainable alternative for …
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said that cosmetic products are not permitted to be used through injections and warned that such practices violate provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Cosmetics Rules, 2020, according to a notice released on Tuesday. In a public notice, the CDSCO said products supplied in injectable …
In a life-saving intervention, doctors in Navi Mumbai have brought a woman back to life after her heart stopped beating for nearly 50 minutes, giving her a new lease of life. The team led by Dr Gaurav Surana, who is the consultant cardiologist at NewEra Hospital, revived the 48-year-old woman who had arrived at the …
The World Health Organization has said on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern." The WHO said on social media platform X that the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. The …
For decades, the public health narrative surrounding hypertension has followed a familiar script: cut back on processed foods, hide the saltshaker, and watch your sodium intake. Yet, across India’s bustling metropolitan hubs, a perplexing and deeply concerning clinical trend is emerging. Cardio-metabolic clinics are increasingly filling up with young, urban, physically active women who monitor …
With growing awareness around sexual wellness, the use of sex toys has become increasingly common among individuals and couples. However, several myths continue to circulate regarding their potential impact on fertility, often creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety. In reality, sex toys are generally considered safe when used correctly and when made from body-safe materials. There …
Well-known psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died after a prolonged illness on Friday morning, sources from the Thane-based Institute for Psychological Health (IPH), which he founded, said. He was 67. Dr Nadkarni was admitted to a Mumbai hospital, they added. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mourned his death, calling him a …
