The Sole Vital Sign
Most people rarely think about their feet unless pain begins to interfere with daily life. A slight heel pain while...
Decisions Behind Successful Transplants
Organ transplantation in India has come a long way—from being viewed as a high-risk, last-resort option to becoming a precise,...
India’s Transplant Revolution
An interview with Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam, a pioneering liver transplant surgeon, has been at the forefront of...
Do Non-Dietary Fasts Work?
Non-dietary fasts are practices that involve abstaining from certain activities or behaviours rather than food and drink. These fasts are...
Missed Period! Is There More to It?
Key Takeaways A missed or irregular period can have many causes beyond pregnancy, including stress, weight changes, excessive exercise and...
The Critical Role of ICU Care
Expert Insights from Dr Pratheema Ramachandran When a family member requires admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), their loved...
Insulin Resistance: A Silent Threat
In today’s world, we are facing an unprecedented health crisis. A growing number of people worldwide are battling a condition...
Cortisol: Friend or Foe?
Cortisol is a hormone that frequently appears in discussions about stress, often portrayed as the villain responsible for anxiety, weight...
What Is Body Recomposition?
Key Takeaways Body recomposition focuses on reducing body fat while building or preserving muscle, rather than simply lowering body weight....
Choosing Right Salt for Better Health
It’s the quantity of salt that truly matters for health
How Genetics Shapes Our Weight And Food Cravings
Key Takeaways Genes can influence appetite, satiety, metabolism, fat storage and even food preferences, making weight regulation different for each...
RO vs Alkaline Water: What’s Healthier for Everyday Drinking?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration systems have gained widespread popularity for their efficacy in eliminating contaminants from water, ranging from...
Water Fasting: A Health Fix or Just Another Fad?
Key Takeaways Water fasting may produce short-term metabolic changes, but many of its popular health claims are not yet supported...
Mastering Metabolism
We often use the term "metabolism" in our daily conversations, especially when discussing weight management, blaming it for weight gain...
How Diet Impacts Skin Health
Expert Input: Dr. Ganga Ravikumar, Chennai-based Dermatologist Diet plays a significant role in skin health, and the saying "you are...
