Fast food has become a regular dietary choice for many individuals, providing them with convenience and immediate gratification. Frequent consumption of fast food can pose significant health risks, particularly concerning kidney health. Dr Prakash Chandra Shetty, a Urologist affiliated with Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, elucidates the detrimental effects ofRead More

In the complex symphony of human health, the thyroid gland performs a vital role that often goes unnoticed until something goes awry. As we observe Thyroid Awareness Month, it’s crucial to bring attention to thyroid disorders – a silent epidemic affecting millions worldwide. The Unseen Orchestrator: The Thyroid Gland SituatedRead More

Leprosy is an age-old disease and is a chronic infectious disease that is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages canRead More

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4. On this day, experts express their concern over the rising cases of `familial cancer` in India. Familial cancer is characterised by gene mutations in two or more first-degree relatives diagnosed with the same type of cancer. According to experts, thisRead More

When it comes to maintaining you overall wellness, citrus fruits are a wonderful addition to your diet. High in plant compounds, flavonoids, fibre and many other micronutrients, consuming citrus fruits regularly can boost immunity, protect heart health and reduce inflammation. While citrus fruits are superfoods in their own way, oneRead More

A new study of data from the EU and UK indicate that overall deaths from colorectal cancer are decreasing. The research, published in the Annals of Oncology, follows long-term trends that the disease is claiming fewer lives than it did 30 years ago. According to the data, 6.2 million deathsRead More

Ayurvedic remedies are not just medicines, but a way of life for many Indian families. They have inherited the wisdom of using spices for healing from their ancestors. Cumin, or jeera, is one of the most versatile and powerful spices in the kitchen. It can help with various ailments, suchRead More

When it comes to haemoglobin, most of us believe it to be the amount of blood in the body. But in reality, in a Complete Blood Count (CBC), haemoglobin levels are measured to assess the amount of oxygen-carrying protein in Red Blood Cells (RBCs) that help carry oxygen from theRead More

Located in the vibrant realm of the human eye, the iris, famed for its colour and role in controlling pupil size, occasionally falls prey to inflammation, a condition known as iritis. In the field of ophthalmology, this condition frequently demands attention and is also known as anterior uveitis but worryRead More

The words ‘stroke’, ‘paralysis’, ‘brain attack’ and ‘lakwa‘ are commonly used interchangeable words for the same problem and every year, around 15 million people globally suffer a stroke where 5 million of these die, as per the reports and another 5 million are left permanently disabled. In the last 15Read More