Author: healthtost
Can a single mother change her child’s surname in India and why does my child have my surname? In February 2026, the Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by an unwed mother cannot be forced to include the father’s surname and caste in official records, stressing that official documentation should reflect the lived reality of the family and not outdated patriarchal assumptions. It sparked discussions online, I shared my opinions as my lived experience and was brutally trolled. Why does my child have my last name? I filed for mutual divorce in 2021, divorce is never easy.…
A woman’s body is a masterpiece of rhythm and resilience—constantly adapting, nurturing, and evolving. At the heart of this complex system is the liver, a silent multitasker that supports everything from metabolism and digestion to hormone balance and skin health. Your liver is a powerhouse: it filters blood, breaks down food, stores energy and keeps your body in balance. But today, 1/3 of the world’s adult population lives with a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatary liver disease (MASLD). Often linked to weight, diet and lifestyle, MASLD can remain silent for years, but over time it can lead to scarring (fibrosis),…
Saffron or kesar is one of the most exotic spices in India, carefully plucked from the crocus sativus flower. These flowery spots are known for their culinary uses. According to the traditional system of medicine in India, saffron is used to treat various health problems. This article provides a formal analysis of the nutritional profile of saffron milk in the 9th month of pregnancy, its physiological impact on late pregnancy health, and clinical guidelines for safe consumption as labor approaches. How is saffron produced? A single Crocus sativus flower contains only three strands of saffron. Obtaining saffron requires a lot…
Waters Corporation today announced the launch of Waters omniDAWN™ Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) Photometer, part of the Wyatt Technology Portfolio. Featuring 18 detection angles, the omniDAWN photometer is the first extended-range MALS detector for Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) and Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) workflows, providing absolute molecular mass and size measurements without compromising resolution or throughput. Image credit: Waters Corporation The omniDAWN MALS photometer extends UPLC-compatible size tenfold, enabling reliable characterization of more complex analytes, including large molecules and advanced materials. The omniDAWN MALS photometer extends the UPLC-compatible size tenfold, from approximately 50 to 500 nm in…
If you want to build a stronger, more defined chest without setting foot in the gym, 35 minute bodyweight chest workout routine at home it is one of the most effective and efficient ways to get results. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, bodyweight training allows you to build strength, endurance and muscle definition using only your own body. This guide will walk you through a complete, structured 35-minute chest workout that you can do at home with zero equipment. It’s designed to maximize muscle activation, increase upper body strength, and help you build a strong chest…
When Samantha Miller sat down to give her son the pre-college sex talk, she had a plan to go outside the box. “My thought was, obviously I want to regularly have sexual conversations that have to do with safety,” she tells SheKnows. “But the other thing that was so important is that women experience intimacy differently than men do. And the sooner you understand that, the better it is for you and the better it is for your partner.” Miller’s approach to talking sex with her teenage son focused on how to give his partner a good experience, along with…
The growing use of electric bikes and scooters has caused an increase in brain and spinal injuries among cyclists and pedestrians, according to a new study. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study found that these injuries now make up nearly 7 percent of trauma patients admitted to a New York City hospital. Published online April 15 at Neurosurgerya publication of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the paper analyzed 914 patients treated for injuries associated with both pedal-powered and powered micromobility devices at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue over five years. The research team found that one-third of the patients…
Bones are living tissue. They are constantly being torn down and rebuilt throughout our lives. But for many women, especially after menopause, that balance changes. Bone breaks down faster than the body can rebuild it.Over time, bones become weaker and more brittle, a condition called osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures in the spine, hips and wrists. A less severe stage called osteopenia means that the bone density is already lower than normal and can develop into osteoporosis if nothing is changed.Osteoporosis is extremely common. More than 10 million adults in the United States have the condition, and approx…
The world of skin care is big. Thousands of brands, endless opinions and enough conflicting advice to make your head spin faster than a toddler after a birthday cake. Even though we live and breathe this stuff and continue to learn. So instead of leaving you to sort out the noise yourself, we’ve busted the myth for you. Here are 12 of the most common skincare myths—and what’s actually true. 1. Hot water opens your pores Novel. Resources are not tiny doors. They don’t open and close depending on the temperature of your face washer. What warm water can do…
In the latest episode of my podcast B*tch, Listen, I reflected on a problem I can’t stop thinking about: Online progressives have created the most informed progressive audience in US history, and it hasn’t translated into any form of power or institutional change. Not even close. Anyone can explain anything to anyone now. This is new. Twenty years ago, if you wanted to understand how the Fed reshaped the federal judiciary to align with a Christofascist agenda, you needed a law degree or to browse a very specific corner of the Internet. But now we are one nation content creators…