Health

People often sort of automatically tie the word “thyroid” to women’s health. Like from pregnancy complications to weight gain and hormonal imbalance, thyroid disorders are presented as a kind of female problem. And even though women are diagnosed more often, this situation has quietly made a risky blind spot around men and their thyroid health. Still, lots of men end …

New Delhi, 25th May 2026: On the occasion of World Thyroid Day, Mahajan Imaging & Labs hosted an expert webinar in New Delhi to discuss the growing burden of undetected thyroid disorders among young Indians. During the webinar, the diagnostics group released findings from an internal observational study conducted on 321 apparently healthy young adults, both male and female, which …

Despite rising awareness around thyroid disorders, healthcare experts believe significant gaps continue to exist in long-term patient management, particularly after diagnosis and treatment begin. Observed annually on May 25, World Thyroid Day and centred around the theme “Thyroid and Nutrition,” this year’s observance has brought renewed attention to the importance of nutrition, lifestyle management, and continuous patient engagement in thyroid …

One of the most common questions I am asked in my clinic is whether food can affect the functioning of the thyroid gland. It is a fair question, and the honest answer is yes, more than most people realise. While diet alone does not cause or cure thyroid disease, what you eat can meaningfully support or interfere with how the …

Author: Harshita Dagha Navi Mumbai: We live in a world of “Digital Dysmorphia,” where social media filters have convinced millions that pores are optional, aging is a flaw, and mathematical symmetry is mandatory. However, Dr. Lukesh Patil, a prominent plastic surgeon and founder of Seraphic Aesthetics, is delivering a much-needed wake-up call through his recent TEDx talk, “Why the soul …

Jalandhar, May 22, 2026: India is witnessing a growing burden of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that can silently damage multiple organs if left undiagnosed or untreated. According to estimates, nearly 1 in 1,000 Indians are affected by lupus annually. Despite increasing cases, the country continues to face major challenges related to awareness, timely diagnosis, specialist access, and …

Amritsar, May 22, 2026: Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common today, especially among younger adults who are constantly juggling long work hours, irregular eating habits, low water intake and high consumption of processed foods. What makes the condition difficult is that many people do not realise how strongly everyday lifestyle choices influence kidney stone formation until they experience severe pain or …

While cockroaches are not put intentionally in coffee, there can be trace amounts that are unavoidable during the production process For food items that come in packets, we usually trust them with full confidence. However, contamination is unavoidable when you consider the long-drawn production process. Raw materials are sourced from farms, from where they travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers, …

India’s spiritual heritage took centre stage on World Meditation Day 2026 as Raseshwari Devi announced new projects dedicated to expanding awareness around meditation and yogic practices rooted in traditional Indian philosophy. The announcements include a Mega Meditation Camp in Haridwar and the development of a large meditation facility near Tangi in Odisha’s Khurda district. According to organizers, the meditation hall …

BENGALURU / May 21, 2026: A growing number of urban women facing infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, failed conception attempts, and recurrent miscarriages may be unknowingly battling an underlying thyroid disorder a condition experts say is increasingly becoming a silent yet highly treatable contributor to reproductive health complications. According to Dr. Vidya V Bhat, noted gynaecologist and IVF specialist and Medical Director …