Diabetes is a chronic, (mostly) irreversible condition, in which the body has high blood sugar because it doesn’t produce enough insulin, or can’t use it effectively. Those who suffer from Diabetes, or those who are at risk of developing it (Pre-Diabetes, obesity, genetics etc) should monitor their blood sugar levels closely, to prevent blood sugar…
Emerging research indicates that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, may offer surprising benefits beyond viral protection, particularly for cancer patients. Initially developed to prevent infection, these vaccines appear to enhance the body’s immune response in a way that helps target and attack certain tumours. Studies suggest that patients undergoing immunotherapy for advanced lung…
Photo: Anaya Bangar/ Instagram Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer and ex-batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has once again captured the internet’s attention. This Diwali (October 21), she shared a touching family photo on Instagram to mark the festival of lights. The post featured her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar, alongside the rest of her…
Blood in the urine, medically referred to as haematuria, is a symptom that can understandably cause concern. While it is often caused by relatively common and treatable conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or minor injuries to the urinary tract, it can occasionally signal a more serious underlying condition, including kidney cancer. Kidney…
Fatty liver disease is the kind of public health crisis that only a few would be able to escape from. Nearly 38% of adults are now estimated to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), based on a systematic review published in the Journal of Hepatology.Fatty liver diagnosis, as most of us think, is simply the…
All about the supplements that actually deliver When it comes to fitness and gym performance, supplements can seriously step up your game, but only if you pick the right ones. Between fancy marketing, shiny tubs, and social media influencers hyping “miracle” powders, it’s hard to know which products are worth your money. Whether you’re in…
This nut was essentially a part of the recovery diet in most Indian homes. Traditionally, it was available raw and unsalted, and a big teaspoon of this nut was given daily to patients who were recovering from weakening ailments. It was probably the ‘home remedy’ or a desi substitute of Vitamin B complex, which is…
The morning meal sets the tone for the rest of the day. Yet, many common breakfast favourites are loaded with butter, sugar, or oil and may silently upset the gut and increase the risk of diseases like diabetes, fatty liver, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr Pal Manickam, a US-based gastroenterologist, has been urging people…
Baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common concern of both men and women. Thinning of the hair is influenced by lifestyle, stress, and disease, but genetics have the strongest influence. Perhaps the most common of questions is whether balding is inherited from the mother’s or father’s side of the family. Science provides a more…
The key difference between the effectiveness of both these practices lies mainly in the timescale over which the benefits appear. Cyclic breathing provides rapid and short-term calming effects as it primarily targets the body’s autonomic nervous system, helping to lower heart rate, reduce respiratory rate, and trigger the parasympathetic response. This makes cyclic breathing particularly…