Dry mouth while sleeping: Why it happens and whether a humidifier can help

Waking up with a dry, sticky mouth can be surprisingly uncomfortable. For some people, it happens only occasionally in winter or after sleeping in an air-conditioned room. For others, it becomes a…

Lindsay Clancy case: What is postpartum psychosis — and can it drive a mother to kill her children?

The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, is approaching its close, with the defence resting its arguments on Friday (August 21). Over…

‘Spent this money on fixing my face’: Rhea Chakraborty on beauty pressure at 17

Rhea Chakraborty, currently appearing in The Traitors season 2, opened up about her early days in showbiz, recalling how she became financially independent at a young age and spent a significant portion…

A bicycle in Delhi, a dream from Kabul

Yeki bood, yeki na bood. Once, there was, and there was not. This is how stories begin in Kabul, my hometown: With an acknowledgement of ambiguity. Believe me if you will, or…

Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel finally investigating the 5-year-old’s killing?

4 overlooked muscles that matter for healthy ageing

Health and wellness platform CleanseDForLife recently highlighted four muscle groups often overlooked when people focus on fitness: grip strength, hip abductors, calf muscles, and the diaphragm. In an Instagram post, the platform…

Why ‘rough sleeping’ remains such a persistent problem in the UK

On August 19, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a national drive to end “rough sleeping” by Christmas. Rough sleeping refers to the widespread phenomenon of homeless people being forced to sleep…

Shaheen Bhatt shares breathing technique for anxiety: ‘Short, sharp inhale, followed by a long exhale’

Writer and actor Alia Bhatt’s sister, Shaheen Bhatt, recently discussed the physiological sigh, a breathing technique that involves a deep inhale, followed by a shorter second inhale and then a prolonged exhale.…

Experts Explain | Why Indian cities flood after heavy rain and overheat in summer

By Aman Kumar and Saloni Srivastava In May, temperatures in parts of Gurugram crossed 44 degrees Celsius, and the India Meteorological Department issued heat alerts for Haryana. On August 6, heavy rain…

Glucose Goddess’ 2-ingredient hack may help reduce post-meal sugar spikes: ‘Studies prove it’

Jessie Inchauspé, popularly known as Glucose Goddess on Instagram, regularly shares health hacks on social media that focus on blood sugar levels and glucose spikes. Her latest video upload explains how adding…