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By Dr Niranjan Nayak, Consultant pathologist zonal technical chief west, Apollo diagnostic Pune Are you aware? Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) means a screening test that can be done commonly in the first 3 months of pregnancy to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. This test detects the 3 commonly occuring chromosomal abnormalities and sex chromosomal abnormalities. Cell-free DNA fragments (cfDNA) …

It’s normal to sweat when you’re hot. In fact, sweating helps cool down your body. But when it happens in the land down there, it can be irritating. Certain areas of your body, such as your groin area, your armpits are more prone to sweating than others. And the reason behind it is the high concentration of hair follicles or …

Medicare is a federal program in the United States that provides insurance coverage for Americans aged 65 or older, people under 65 with specific disabilities, or end-stage renal disease. Whether you’re considering signing up for Medicare or you’re already enrolled but want to learn more about your coverage and costs, this gives you the basics. Medicare’s Purpose Medicare was created …

Hijab is commonly used to refer to a veil or head scarf that certain Muslim women are required to wear. It is generally used as a means to comply with Islamic rules related to dressing and modesty of women. However, there can be various interpretations of the term based on Quran, Hadith, and several other classical Arabic scriptures. Globally, several …

Serving: 4        Prepping Time : 15 Min       Cooking Time : 20 Min  Recipe By : MANVI KOHLI, Undergraduate Culinary Arts Student, Batch of 2025, Indian School of Hospitality. Ingredients For the crust: ½ cup almond flour, plus more for dusting Two medium zucchini, about 2 cups, shredded 2 Large eggs 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder Fine sea salt …

We are bombarded with radiation throughout our lives. But not all radiation is harmful. For example, nonionizing radiation such as microwave, radio waves, infrared light are largely harmless. On the other hand, ionizing radiation can be quite harmful. It includes X-rays and gamma rays. Ionizing radiation can damage DNA, which in turn can cause cancer and other diseases after several …

The Bermuda Triangle has remained a hotly debated topic since several decades. Although scientists don’t believe there is anything supernatural, it is also true that several ships and planes have disappeared in the region. Irrespective of whether Bermuda Triangle holds some great secrets or not, one thing is certain that it always intrigues us. Here are some interesting facts about …

Pune :-  Apart from heart problems, blood clotting, and respiratory issues, many people are suffering from arthralgia (joint pain) and herpes. The cases of herpes and joint pain significantly increased during the second and third waves. Doctors urge patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle even after bouncing back from Covid infection. Dr. Narendra Vaidya, Joint Replacement Surgeon & Managing Director, Lokmanya …

When it comes to marriages, things people usually focus on include compatibility, education, social and financial background, and physical attributes. While these may be necessary, an important aspect that is often not addressed is biological compatibility. However, with increased awareness, many couples are now willingly opting for various medical tests. These ensure that their future, especially in terms of their …

Ques 1. If a woman UPT comes positive but she still having light bleeding in late 5th and early 6th week of pregnancy what could be the reason? Ans 1. Light bleeding in early pregnancy is common and not a cause of concern. Light bleeding during first trimester is experienced b almost a quarter of pregnant women. This bleeding may …