For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the primary method for assessing weight-related health risks. Calculated using height and weight, BMI is used to classify individuals as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. While simple to use, BMI has notable limitations. Experts now argue that waist circumference, a measure of abdominal size, provides a more…
We often think that food items such as maida, and white rice are the worst carbohydrates in the world. But this is not true. There is something else that is far worse than these, and strangely does not come under the radar too much. This starch is known as ‘industrial starch’.Dr Pooja Reddy, a dermatologist…
Vitamin D has long been known as a vital nutrient required for absorbing calcium and phosphorus, which help maintain strong bones. Yet modern research increasingly shows that this nutrient plays a far broader role in the body. Scientists now believe that vitamin D influences how cells grow, divide, and repair themselves. One of the most…
Every Hindu ritual or ceremony begins with the blessings of Lord Ganesha, also known as vighnharan or the remover of obstacles and the bringer of beginnings. There are many renowned and spiritually significant and powerful Ganesha shrines across India, which over centuries have developed reputations for helping devotees with particular life issues. Devotees have immense…
There is something oddly satisfying about that crisp click when a lighter sparks to life in the kitchen. However, the moment it stops working, most people discard it and rush to buy a new one. What many do not realise is that an old gas lighter can often be repaired at home in just a…
Most of us bring medicines home, tuck them into a bathroom cabinet or leave them on a kitchen shelf and never think twice about it. But the way you store your medicines can make the difference between a treatment that works and one that quietly loses its strength. A medication storage error is more common…
Numerous coffee trends have taken social media by storm, each offering its own unique benefits and enhanced flavours. Among these is a trend backed by a cardiologist with decades of experience in functional medicine. The bulletproof coffee, this is more than just a caffeine boost for the body, more than just an everyday shenanigan, it…
Fatty liver disease, especially NAFLD, has become a prevalent health concern across the globe, and the burden keeps growing. It occurs when the liver develops inflammation and possibly damage, due to a buildup of too much fat in it. Vitamin B12 deficiency has emerged in recent years as one of the major factors that may…
So you’ve probably seen the news — a volcano all the way in Ethiopia erupted, and somehow the ash has travelled thousands of kilometres to show up above Delhi-NCR. Sounds dramatic, right? Let’s break it down calmly and understand what’s really going on and how it may affect our health.On 24–25 November 2025, a volcano…
Dr. Dawn Mussallem calls purple sweet potatoes her favorite food and emphasizes their unique ability to modulate gene activity. “They can turn off genes that promote cancer and turn on tumor-suppressor genes — it’s like giving your body a natural switch to fight disease,” she explains. Purple sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, and as studies…
