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When it comes to fertility, most people think about age or menstrual cycles, but your thyroid plays a huge role too. A precise national prevalence of thyroid disorders in India is not available, still research on infertile Indian women revealed a notable overlap, with hypothyroidism being present in roughly 28% of them and thyroid antibodies that may affect fertility in …

Ten-year-old KBC contestant Ishit Bhatt has become the butt of memes and jokes on social media, and the reason is his overconfident demeanour. His parents, too, have been dragged into this, with strangers dissecting their “parenting style” based on a few televised minutes. Is that fair? Young Ishit Bhatt is all over social media, being criticised for his behaviour with …

Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery after childbirth, helping rebuild strength, repair tissue and support emotional well-being. While protein, iron, Omega-3 fats, vitamins and antioxidants are widely recommended, some lesser-known nutrients are often overlooked. One such nutrient is tocotrienols, a unique form of vitamin E with potential benefits during the postpartum period. Tocotrienols are a lesser-known but potent form …

More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is anything to go by, Bengalureans are finding it difficult to navigate family issues …

Mumbai, October 2025: The festive sparkle of Diwali often comes with a hidden cost—noise overload. The constant bursts of crackers, traffic, and celebrations can leave many people feeling drained, anxious, or unable to focus. While the ears may recover in a day or two, the mind takes longer to find its calm again. According to Dr. Sonal Anand, Psychiatrist at …

When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and sugar. The issue is not always the samosa you have once a week; it’s the “normal” stuff, biscuits during tea, that added spoon of …

Heart attacks used to be thought of as something that happened to people in their 60s or 70s. But walk into any cardiac ward in India today, and you’ll see a far younger crowd — men and women in their 30s and 40s. It’s a frightening shift, and one that makes us stop and ask: Why are young Indians suddenly …

 Every parent wants to protect their family’s health, especially when it comes to serious illnesses like breast cancer. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women, but the positive aspect is that simple lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk. Taking steps today not only helps safeguard the health of mothers, daughters, and grandmothers but also sets an example for future generations about the power of prevention. Understanding how everyday …

The trend of warm lemon water has gained notoriety in recent times as one of the most prevalent “wellness hacks” on social media. There is little understanding about this simple “life hack” beyond the claims from various celebrities and fitness “influencers” saying this is the best way to start one’s morning. The claims for using lemon water in the morning …

If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has made dopamine a double-edged sword that both stimulates productivity and feeds addiction. Dopamine and …