High uric acid can make the body feel heavy, tired, and inflamed. Many people link it only with joint pain, but it also affects energy, sleep, and day-to-day comfort. The good news is that small, daily habits can bring this level under control without depending on medicines. These changes are simple, but they work best…
A new dating trend, ‘throning,’ sees individuals partnering for social status and online clout rather than genuine connection. Partners become mere ‘social upgrades,’ boosting image and likes. This superficial approach, driven by social pressure and ego, leads to emotional burnout, shallow bonds, and identity loss, urging readers to seek authentic connections beyond the spotlight. Ever…
Eggs have always been a breakfast staple, but during the colder months, they become far more than a convenient protein source. When winter arrives, the body faces several challenges, including reduced sunlight exposure, lower vitamin D levels, slower metabolism, weakened immunity, and increased fatigue. A nutritious diet plays a big role in staying healthy throughout…
An acne drug, clascoterone, has demonstrated remarkable results in treating male pattern baldness. In two large Phase III trials involving 1,500 men, participants using the topical solution experienced significant hair growth improvements. If approved by the FDA, clascoterone would represent the first new treatment for this common condition in three decades. Male pattern baldness, also…
There’s something irresistibly intriguing about places the world can look at but never step into. Behind certain doors lie stories, secrets, legends, or simply restricted zones guarded by governments, religions, or science. These sealed spaces have sparked curiosity for decades, leaving travellers wondering what’s so mysterious that even the most determined explorers aren’t allowed to…
Pedal oedema is the abnormal swelling of the feet and ankles caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues. It is not a standalone disease but a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires attention. Common causes include heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney disorders such as chronic kidney disease or nephrotic syndrome,…
Protein is great for building muscles and keeping you full for long. However, the current fitness trend has made protein the hero of every meal, shakes, bars, lean chicken breasts, eggs, fish, cottage cheese… and repeat. But kidneys have to work harder to eliminate the waste products created when the body breaks down protein. For…
Creatine pulls water into muscle cells, one reason muscles look fuller on it. The old myths say this automatically causes dehydration and cramping, but controlled studies in athletes training in heat show no extra dehydration and, in some cases, fewer cramps and heat illnesses compared to placebo. The real risk is more indirect: people take…
Dr. Ankit Bhatia, MBBS MD in Pulmonology, shared a scary story from his emergency. One person wanted an immaculate toilet, for that they mixed two different toilet cleaners in the bowl. Within minutes, heavy fumes filled the small bathroom. The immediate feeling of breathlessness hit the person. They then collapsed to the floor. Family members…
H3N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus and powers many seasonal flu epidemics, infecting 10-20% of people worldwide each year. According to CDC surveillance, it made its first jump to humans in 1968 through antigenic shift with avian strains. It now causes up to 50% of flu hospitalizations in severe seasons, striking hardest at…