Dr Nene highlighted something that rarely makes headlines: In 20% of cases, heart attacks present no symptoms at all. These are called “silent heart attacks”. There’s no crushing chest pain, no gasping for breath, just a subtle shift in how the body feels. In many of these silent cases, individuals collapse suddenly, faint, or just…
A new study published on July 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals a concerning decline in the health of American children. The research shows that children in the United States are in significantly poorer health compared to those in other developed nations. Even more alarming, their overall health has steadily…
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a small but mighty nutrient your body depends on every day. It plays a key role in keeping your brain sharp, your mood balanced, and your immune system strong. Found in everyday foods like bananas, potatoes, chicken, and chickpeas, Vitamin B6 helps turn food into energy and supports…
India faces a growing cancer crisis, with cases projected to rise significantly. Dr. Jayesh Sharma identifies key factors driving cancer deaths, including tobacco use, HPV, alcohol consumption, obesity, and poor diet. Addressing these issues through prevention, vaccination, lifestyle changes, and dietary improvements is crucial to curb the escalating cancer rates in India. Cancer cases are…
Control high blood pressure using this common kitchen ingredient, says Harvard doctor High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over one billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” hypertension usually presents no clear symptoms while gradually increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and other…
From seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity, to invoking the fiery energy of Goddess Durga, the colour red has long held a sacred place in Hindu culture. More than just a shade, red embodies Shakti, the divine feminine power. It signifies love, protection, fertility, passion, and resilience. It’s not simply…
In an increasingly unpredictable world, golden visas have emerged as the ultimate insurance policy for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). These visas are the sleekest insurance policy money can buy. For the globe-trotting elite, they’re not just about skipping immigration queues, they’re passports to safer economies, smarter investments, and shinier lifestyles. Want the right to live, work,…
Vitamin D is much needed for bone health, supporting immunity, regulating mood, and inflammation– thus making it important for our overall health and well-being. Apart from getting it from foods, Vitamin D is also synthesised in the body when exposed to sunlight and hence it is also called the “sunshine vitamin”. However, a large number…
Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, impairing vital liver functions such as detoxification and nutrient processing. Common causes include chronic alcohol use, hepatitis B and C infections, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Often silent in its early stages, cirrhosis can…
As children come of age, it is extremely important to talk to them about all the topics under the sun, especially about the birds and the bees, that is intimacy. However, this talk is not only limited to sexual intercourse, rather, includes topics like good touch bad touch, consent, age appropriate sexual activity, protection etc….
