Health

As heatwaves intensify across India, rising temperatures are not just causing dehydration but also kidney problems and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Follow the vital tips given by the expert in the article below and stay healthy during those sunny days. Just like heatwaves can trigger heart crises, rising temperatures are now causing a spike in kidney problems and urinary tract …

Attributed to Dr. Gowri Ravi Chinthalapalli, Consultant, Child Development, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Bengaluru Autism, when heard, feels like a childhood condition diagnosed early, managed through therapy, and gradually “outgrown”. However, as a clinician, this perception is far from reality, as it doesn’t do away with age. As it is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, adults with autism …

In India, women often brush off symptoms like bloating and pelvic discomfort, assuming they are caused by common issues like indigestion or menstrual changes. This can result in a delayed diagnosis of ovarian cancer, a disease that is subtle in nature and potentially dangerous. Families and caregivers must be vigilant and listen closely to subtle symptoms, as early detection is …

In our busy lives, it’s surprisingly easy to miss out on important nutrients, even if we think we’re eating well. Many people skip meals, lean on processed foods, or try restrictive diets, which can leave them lacking essential vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, adding just a few wholesome foods to your daily meals can help prevent these deficiencies and support your …

The human gut is often described as the body’s “second brain.” Hidden within the digestive system is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that quietly shape immunity, metabolism and overall health. Increasingly, research has revealed that the balance of these microbes, collectively known as the gut microbiome, may also influence the risk of several digestive system cancers. This connection carries an …

Stem cells are attracting attention as a key element in future medicine, satisfying the desire to live a healthier life with the possibility that they can regenerate tissue damaged or degenerated by disease or ageing. Stem cells are defined as undifferentiated cells that can replicate and differentiate into various tissue cells. Stem cells, commonly encountered in clinical or preclinical stages, …

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way people discuss weight loss and diabetes treatment. The medications which doctors developed to treat Type 2 diabetes now serve as common treatments for both obesity and metabolic disorders. The rapid increase in their use has caused people to refer to them as “miracle drugs.” The question remains whether they represent …

The festival of colours can negatively impact your hair in a variety of ways. Here is what a doctor recommends for safeguarding your hair, the necessary precautions to take, and vital hair safety tips. Holi may be the festival of colours, but for your hair, it often becomes the festival of consequences. Every year, as soon as the colours settle …

We breathe nearly 20,000 times a day, yet most of us are breathing incorrectly. And that matters more than we realise. A significant proportion of modern lifestyle disorders have a strong psychosomatic component. This does not mean diseases are imaginary. It means chronic stress and emotional overload significantly influence their onset, progression, and severity. At the centre of this is …

Every year on the 24th of March, World Tuberculosis Day is observed to remind the world of the pressing need to eradicate one of the oldest infectious diseases. India’s fight against tuberculosis assumes greater importance on this day. India accounts for the largest burden of tuberculosis in the world. The theme for the global fight against tuberculosis in 2026 is “Yes! We …