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We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot. Early kidney and tubular changes Urinalysis can detect protein or micro-albumin in urine long before blood tests show elevated creatinine or decreased estimated GFR. This makes it a sensitive early marker for kidney stress. Ease and access Urine …

When a woman discovers she is pregnant, her focus shifts to nurturing new life. Yet for a small number, cancer casts a shadow on that hope, breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or within a few years after childbirth. Known as pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC), this rare diagnosis poses unique challenges for both mother and child. As more women delay childbirth in …

Every year in India, thousands of lives are altered by oral cancers, some that might have been prevented. As caregivers and health practitioners, we often focus on tobacco, alcohol, or diet as the causes. Yet an unexpected culprit is gaining ground: human papillomavirus (HPV). While HPV is better known for its role in cervical cancer, its link to cancers of the …

Kim’s recent confession of having had Stockholm Syndrome during this marriage has brought spotlight to a little-understood dynamic in toxic relationships where one partner may face emotional attachment to the abuser. Kim Kardashian has opened up about her past relationship and health struggles on her show’s season 7 premiere of The Kardashians. The 45-year-old American star revealed that her former marriage to …

When it comes to maintaining healthy bones in women, resistance (weigh) training (yes you read that correctly) is one of the best things that you can do. Here’s the scoop on why and how weight training helps, and what the science says.  What’s the problem with bones with women? By mid-life, many women find themselves in a perfect storm of …

When it comes to fertility, most people think about age or menstrual cycles, but your thyroid plays a huge role too. A precise national prevalence of thyroid disorders in India is not available, still research on infertile Indian women revealed a notable overlap, with hypothyroidism being present in roughly 28% of them and thyroid antibodies that may affect fertility in …

Ten-year-old KBC contestant Ishit Bhatt has become the butt of memes and jokes on social media, and the reason is his overconfident demeanour. His parents, too, have been dragged into this, with strangers dissecting their “parenting style” based on a few televised minutes. Is that fair? Young Ishit Bhatt is all over social media, being criticised for his behaviour with …

Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery after childbirth, helping rebuild strength, repair tissue and support emotional well-being. While protein, iron, Omega-3 fats, vitamins and antioxidants are widely recommended, some lesser-known nutrients are often overlooked. One such nutrient is tocotrienols, a unique form of vitamin E with potential benefits during the postpartum period. Tocotrienols are a lesser-known but potent form …

More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is anything to go by, Bengalureans are finding it difficult to navigate family issues …

Mumbai, October 2025: The festive sparkle of Diwali often comes with a hidden cost—noise overload. The constant bursts of crackers, traffic, and celebrations can leave many people feeling drained, anxious, or unable to focus. While the ears may recover in a day or two, the mind takes longer to find its calm again. According to Dr. Sonal Anand, Psychiatrist at …