YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Chikungunya's Long-Term Effects: 5 Joint and Fatigue Symptoms Indians Are Told to Ignore

Persistent Joint Pain That Won't QuitThe name chikungunya comes from a Makonde word meaning "to become contorted", a description of what prolonged joint pain actually looks like in a person's body. A 2017 study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research found that nearly 49% of chikungunya patients in…

Times Life · Sep 15

Vitamin D, Fish Oil and Glucosamine Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, Though Cause Unproven

Three 2026 analyses link vitamin D, omega-3, and glucosamine use to faster cognitive decline in older adults. The findings show an association, not proof of harm.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Hard Water Is Damaging Hair Across India: The Filters and Rinses That Actually Work

Why Hard Water Hits Indian Hair Harder Than You ThinkHard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium salts. When that water evaporates off your hair, the minerals stay behind, forming a film over the cuticle. That film does two things: it blocks whatever conditioner or oil you apply from actually reaching…

Times Life · Sep 13

A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?

Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Azelaic Acid Is the Most Underrated Ingredient for Brown Skin and Hyperpigmentation in India

What Azelaic Acid Actually DoesAzelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. Your skin already encounters trace amounts of it. At the 10 to 20% concentrations used in skincare formulations, it does three distinct things: it inhibits tyrosinase (the enzyme that triggers…

Times Life · Sep 10

Vitamin C Serums Oxidise Faster in Indian Humidity: How to Spot Discolouration and Fix Your Skincare Routine

What oxidation actually does to vitamin CAscorbic acid, the active form of vitamin C in most serums, is chemically unstable. When it reacts with oxygen, it converts first into dehydroascorbic acid and then into diketogulonic acid, a compound with no brightening activity, no collagen-stimulating effect, and no antioxidant function. The…

Times Life · Sep 10

Why Supermarkets Are Suddenly Obsessed With Functional Mushrooms

Strolling down the modern supermarket beverage or vitamin aisle reveals a striking shift that would have seemed entirely out of place a few years ago. Brightly colored cans, powders, gummies, and bottled elixirs proudly feature unusual names like lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, and chaga right on the front labels. Once…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 9

Soak cut fruit for 10 minutes in 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per gallon of cold water; Penn State says vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to keep fruit from darkening

Cut fruit quickly turns brown due to an enzyme reacting with oxygen. A simple vitamin C solution effectively halts this undesirable darkening process. Pure ascorbic acid crystals or crushed vitamin C tablets work well. This inexpensive method offers a reliable way to preserve cut fruit. Food scientists continue to explore…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

'Sailor's Disease' Still Exists: Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Severe Vitamin C Deficiency Despite Longstanding Diet Concerns

A six-year-old Queensland boy died after severe vitamin C deficiency and scurvy, a disease once known as "sailor's disease."

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Minoxidil for Indian Men: How It Works, the Shedding Phase, and What It Cannot Fix for Hairloss and Baldness

What Minoxidil Actually Does to Your ScalpMinoxidil was originally developed as an oral drug for hypertension in the 1970s. Patients on it started growing hair in unexpected places. That observation became the topical 2% and 5% solutions now sold across every Indian pharmacy under brand names like Mintop and Tugain.…

Times Life · Sep 9