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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 …

Before finalizing your decision, it is important to understand the pros and cons of leather sofas vs. fabric sofas When in the market for buying sofas, the two most common choices for the materials are leather and fabric. Both have their respective benefits and problematic areas, which are important to understand. Something that you like may not exactly be the …

The global eye health landscape is in a state of structural shift. While advances in gene therapy and robotic-assisted microsurgery continue to make headlines, the real challenge for the year 2026 is in the last mile of delivery. The dichotomy for an ophthalmologist in India is that we now have the surgical expertise to perform more than 9.3 million cataract …