Cheese may seem like a harmless comfort food, but for many people—especially in India—it can be surprisingly hard on the...

Humans consume far more protein than physiologically required, yet the myth of deficiency persists. Evolution, epidemiology, kidney science, cardiovascular data,...

Phytates (also called phytic acid, or myo-inositol hexaphosphate, often abbreviated InsP₆) are naturally found in whole-grains, legumes (beans, lentils), oilseeds,...

Senator George McGovern, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 90, is often remembered for his 1972 presidential...

In India, the regulatory responsibility for the safety of food additives lies primarily with the Food Safety and Standards Authority...

As urban diets change and lifestyles become more sedentary, the idea of taking a fish-oil capsule to protect the heart...

Even in our daily kitchens in India, the bright yellow spice turmeric carries a hidden power. The compound inside it...

The famous surgeon Denis Burkitt is better known for his discovery of a childhood cancer now known as Burkitt’s lymphoma...

Switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet can do more than lower risk numbers — in some studies it has actually...

Every cell in our body burns oxygen to create energy — just as fire burns fuel to create heat. But...

Digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome) is now common: many students, IT workers and homemakers report dry, tired eyes, blur...

As we age, our brain’s abilities—memory, attention, thinking speed—gradually decline. This is a major concern because conditions like dementia rob...

Most of us think of diabetes as a result of obesity, poor diet, or lack of exercise. But new research...

Emerging evidence reinforces what longtime folk wisdom already suggested: consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for general...

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy caused by tick bites. When certain ticks bite humans, they can trigger our body to...

In India, we once had a culture where food was treated not just as nourishment, but as a sacred offering....

Fasting during Navratras (the nine nights of Devi worship) is often approached as a spiritual discipline, but modern science and...

India is the diabetes capital of the world, with over 100 million diagnosed diabetics and many more in the prediabetic...

Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, mung beans, and rajma are dietary pillars across India—protein-rich, fibre-loaded, and packed with phytonutrients. Yet, they...

LDL size matters less than LDL amount, and dietary saturated fat matters more than egg cholesterol. For Indians navigating rising...