If your social media algorithm is tuned into the wellness and self-care bubble, you have likely seen numerous reels and videos about cortisol. This hormone, an essential part of our bodily function, is having a moment on the internet these days. Cortisol is one of the hormones that contribute to the family drama that … Read more
In the Terai landscape, which constitutes the porous borders between Nepal-Uttarakhand and Nepal-Uttar Pradesh, vials containing 5-30 ml of a liquid exchange hands. The liquid is one of the most potent painkillers known to man. It is also fatal, though to an unintended recipient. Diclofenac, used for pain management and palliative care in bovines, has … Read more
Summer is upon us and India is bracing for scorching heat from April through June. And if you’re in the central or western peninsular regions, staying hydrated should be on top of your mind as the heat wave is supposed to hit these regions the hardest. Along with rising temperatures, there is also a raging … Read more
If you have a smartphone, it is impossible to not be a target of health misinformation. Some social media accounts are churning out videos and content every single day, to increase their chances of pleasing the algorithm gods and widening their net. When it comes to health information, putting out poorly researched content designed to … Read more
Navigating the endless sea of information on social media can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed, especially when it comes to food and nutrition. It seems like every day there’s a new “superfood” or dietary villain being touted by numerous food experts online. Remember the green smoothie craze? As a food nutritionist, I’m often approached with questions … Read more
Navigating the endless sea of information on social media can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed, especially when it comes to food and nutrition. It seems like every day there’s a new “superfood” or dietary villain being touted by numerous food experts online. Remember the green smoothie craze? As a food nutritionist, I’m often approached with questions … Read more
Summer hit Bengaluru by late February and I see myself reaching out for iced water more often than I usually do. Feel thirsty – drink water. One would think drinking water is as simple as that right? But no. Trust our current social media landscape to add a dozen complications to ‘how to drink water … Read more