Author: Deshwale Health Desk

Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital has launched a dedicated Cancer Helpline to help patients and their families navigate the challenges that can follow a cancer diagnosis. Available through Call and WhatsApp at +91 82911 70000, the helpline will provide timely guidance, support and direction at different stages of the cancer care journey. A cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty for both patients and caregivers. Questions about treatment options, choosing the right specialist, nutrition, emotional well-being and the next steps in care can arise at the same time. Nanavati Max’s new helpline aims to provide a single point…

Have you ever wondered why your eyelid suddenly twitches during a busy week, or why you jerk awake just as you drift off? While these everyday bodily reactions feel random, inconvenient, or downright bizarre, they are actually precise physiological adaptations. Your nervous system is constantly making microscopic adjustments to protect you, regulate internal temperature, and keep you operating safely. Here is the scientific reality behind 10 common body quirks: Subscribe Deshwale on YouTube Join Our Whatsapp Group

Our modern society is probably one of the most health-conscious societies to ever exist. When it comes to physical health, we take care of almost everything, such as our fibre intake, protein intake, hygiene, exercise and sleep. We make sure our bodies are taken care of. But although this is good, how many of us actually take care of our own mental health? If we were to ask people about their nightly routine, I believe many would admit that they go to bed feeling restless or caught up in overthinking. But I am going to discuss five easy-to-follow habits you…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala Ever felt tired right after waking up, even after sleeping for 10 hours? You are not alone. Waking up feeling exhausted despite getting plenty of sleep can be frustrating. It can leave you wondering: if you slept for so long, why do you still feel tired? The answer is not always about the number of hours you spend in bed. Sleep quality, your sleep schedule and what happens during the night can all affect how you feel when you wake up. One possible reason is a phenomenon known as sleep inertia. Sleep inertia is the temporary period…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala We all spend time planning our schedules, scrolling through social media and keeping up with our daily responsibilities. But when was the last time you truly thought about your health? Being healthy is not just about avoiding illness. It is about having the energy to enjoy life, staying mentally sharp, sleeping well and reducing your risk of future health problems. The good news is that you do not need expensive diets or complicated fitness routines to live a healthier life. Often, it is the small habits you practise every day that have the biggest impact over time.…

इस हफ्ते एक नया दावा सोशल मीडिया और न्यूज़ चैनलों पर तेज़ी से फैल रहा है सिर्फ एक महीने वीगन डाइट लो, और आपकी बॉडी एजिंग स्लो कर देगी। सुनने में यह बहुत आसान और आकर्षक लगता है। लेकिन असली स्टडी, जितनी भी हेडलाइंस में दिख रही है, उतनी सिंपल नहीं है। यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ कैलिफोर्निया सैन डिएगो और जर्मनी की यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ फ्राइबर्ग के वैज्ञानिकों ने एक क्लिनिकल ट्रायल किया। इसमें 48 स्वस्थ लोगों को लिया गया। पहले हफ्ते सबको एक जैसा ही खाना दिया गया, उसके बाद चार हफ्तों तक कुछ लोगों को वीगन डाइट दी गई और कुछ…

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s food safety crackdown has once again grabbed attention, but this time it wasn’t just because of the inspections. A Mumbai woman’s post on X (formerly Twitter) praising Mundhe’s strict action against unhygienic food practices has gone viral, only for the internet to zoom in on something entirely different, a McDonald’s wrapper. The woman shared a picture of food bought from a street vendor and praised Mundhe for bringing visible changes in the way vendors package food. She wrote that instead of wrapping food in old newspapers or reused paper, vendors had…

Every time we buy a food product, we trust what is written on the label. Whether it is “organic”, “natural”, “A2”, or “Bilona”, consumers believe these claims have meaning and are backed by facts. But how much of what we read has been independently verified, and how much is simply part of a brand’s marketing? That question lies at the centre of the A2 ghee debate. When consumers pay more, they expect more A jar of regular ghee may cost around ₹700, while some premium A2 ghee products are priced at ₹2,000 or even more. Consumers are not just paying…

Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer across the state, citing public health concerns and repeated violations of food safety norms. With this decision, Maharashtra has become the second state after Chhattisgarh to ban the non-dairy substitute. The ban comes after a year-long inspection and surveillance drive by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found that several food establishments were selling analogue paneer as regular dairy paneer without informing customers. What is analogue paneer? Analogue paneer is a non-dairy alternative made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and…

क्या आप भी पनीर लवर हैं? अगर हाँ, तो यह लेख खासतौर पर आपके लिए है। शायद ही कुछ लोग होंगे जिन्हें पनीर पसंद न हो बहुसंख्यक लोगों को तो पनीर बेहद पसंद होता है। जब भी हम रेस्टोरेंट जाते हैं, स्टार्टर में पनीर ही मंगवाते हैं, और अगर आप शाकाहारी हैं, तो मुख्य भोजन में भी पनीर से जुड़ा कोई न कोई व्यंजन ज़रूर ऑर्डर करते हैं। लेकिन अगर मैं आपसे कहूँ कि जो पनीर आप रेस्टोरेंट में खा रहे हैं, वह शायद पनीर हो ही नहीं तो? जी हाँ, सही सुना आपने। महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने एक ऐसा फैसला…