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This question comes up every year and the honest answer is more nuanced than a flat yes or no. Raw salads and cut fruits are nutritious, and the goal is not to eliminate them from the diet for four months. The goal is to understand what makes them risky during the monsoon and make choices accordingly. Why Raw Foods Carry …

Bengaluru, September 1st,2026: Irregular periods, persistent acne or sudden changes in weight during the teenage years should not simply be brushed aside as “growing up,” says senior gynaecologist Dr Vidya V Bhat urging parents to start conversations about PCOS much before their daughters reach adulthood. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is no longer a concern discussed only when a woman faces …

Ludhiana, August 31, 2026: Managing sugar levels, taking heart medications on schedule, or keeping up with routine kidney check-ups, many patients with chronic conditions believe they are doing everything right. Yet a simple bout of flu or pneumonia can undo months of careful management in just days. What many patients overlook is that chronic illness subtly alters the immune system, making …

By Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, Scientific Director & Head of the Bloom IVF Unit at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, and Medical Director of Bloom IVF Centres. Family planning in the modern era is no longer about limiting the size of the family but about arriving at informed decisions. When should a couple have children? How many children should they plan to have? …

For the onlookers, a second marriage might seem like a clean slate, but it is rarely ever the case. Other than shared history, there are several ties between the couple in a marriage that ended: children, social circles, financial commitments, and, in many cases, relatives from the first marriage. As remarriage becomes less of a taboo, India’s first of its …

Fitness among Indian Millennials and Gen Z is evolving beyond conventional workout routines. Younger fitness enthusiasts are increasingly looking for experiences that combine strength, technology, flexibility, and overall wellbeing. Here are five trends shaping the way this generation approaches fitness: Strength Training Takes Centre Stage Strength training is moving beyond bodybuilding and becoming a key part of everyday fitness. Millennials …

Planning a bathroom renovation often starts with the bigger decisions. You compare layouts, choose sanitaryware, and think about storage. Then you reach the fittings, and suddenly you’re deciding between matte black, brushed gold, and chrome. Although it may seem like a small detail, the finish you choose can completely change how your bathroom looks and feels. The right bathroom finishes …

Exercising is necessary to keep healthy, but trying to ignore certain signals can trigger a health crisis if not stopped in time. Professionals point out symptoms crucial to stop exercising. Regular physical activity is associated with improved cardiovascular health, increased muscular strength and endurance, and positive influence on mental health. However, it is necessary to be able to differentiate what …

Essentially an alkalinizer, disodium hydrogen has various uses such as reducing acidity and irritation in the urinary tract There are multiple chemical solutions that serve various purposes. One relevant example is disodium hydrogen, which offers multiple benefits. However, it is also important to understand the side effects and reactions with other drugs. Let’s get more details on this topic. Disodium …

New Delhi, August 26, 2026: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, but its early stages can often be silent, allowing the disease to progress without obvious warning signs. Experts caution that persistent urinary changes and other unexplained symptoms should not simply be dismissed as a normal part of ageing, particularly among men over 50 or …