Life & Style

If you’re a parent, you already know that babies grow faster than anything else on this planet. One minute they’re tiny little burritos who only eat and sleep, and suddenly they’re sitting, crawling, shouting “mamaaa!” and trying to eat the TV remote. All that incredible growth needs fuel — and one of the most important…

Zinc has become a growing point of scientific and public interest because it plays a role in processes that are central to everyday wellbeing. It supports immune function, tissue repair, cell growth, and sensory perception, yet it is easy for many people to fall short without realising it. Mild deficiency often develops quietly, particularly in…

When most of us think about vitamin deficiencies, we picture weakness, fatigue, or aching muscles. But vitamin B12 is different. Its early story unfolds in the brain, long before it shows up as anemia or physical discomfort. Understanding these early changes is important, for catching B12 deficiency early can make all the difference for your…

A recent video by Delhi-based Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal, known on Instagram as theangry_doc, has sparked renewed discussion about the rapidly growing market of zero-sugar and diet-labelled products. In the video, Dr Kaushal warns that foods marketed as sugar-free can mislead consumers into believing they are harmless. In reality, these products may promote…

Fear is often felt before we fully register a threat, surfacing as an instinctive rush that sharpens the senses and urges the body to react. It can appear in ordinary moments, such as hesitating on a dark street, or in more extreme situations that demand immediate action. Although fear is a universal experience, its biological…

Human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV, has emerged as one of the most significant contributors to cervical cancer worldwide, prompting intensified public health attention. Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer when preventive strategies, such as vaccination and screening, are effectively implemented. Scientific evidence has steadily accumulated demonstrating the benefits…

Fatty liver can creep up on you without any overt symptoms, but your body may be sending out warning signs. According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, unexpected weight gain around the belly, increased blood sugar levels, darker urine, ongoing fatigue, and discomfort in the upper abdomen are all red flags. Fatty liver grows in silence. Many…

For the first time since World AIDS Day was established in 1988, the United States government will not recognise or commemorate the global event. The Trump administration has reportedly ordered federal agencies, employees and grantees to avoid publicly promoting World AIDS Day or using government funds to mark it, a dramatic break from nearly four…

In a recent video for her skincare label 9Skin, she doubled down on the same timeless advice. When asked which beauty rule she would pass down from her South Indian roots, she didn’t hesitate: “Eat food that is native to your region. Seasonal, local food is always best for your health, your skin, and your…

Tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of personal expression, woven deeply into fashion, identity and lifestyle. But as body art moves firmly into the mainstream, new research is raising important questions about its long-term impact on health. A new study from a University in Sweden suggests that people with tattoos may face…