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Waterborne Infections And Eye Hygiene: Risks Of Bathing In The Triveni Sangam

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{By: Dr Digvijay Singh} The holy city of Prayagraj also referred to as Sangam, is of immense religious and cultural significance to the Indian people, attracting tourists and pilgrims throughout the year for attending the well-known holy dip at the Triveni Sangam- a combination of Ganga, Yamuna rivers and the Sarasvati mythological river. While the bathing […]

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Why Do Pregnant Women Forget? The Science Behind ‘Momnesia’

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By Dr. Praveen Gupta: Most mothers anticipate all the physical symptoms of pregnancy: growing baby bump, swelling ankles, and a glowing face. In addition to these obvious indicators, you probably didn’t expect to see brain fog on the list of physical alterations!   Pregnancy brain, sometimes known as “momnesia”, is real.  While a woman’s brain cells

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Exposure To Heavy Metals A Risk Factor For Glaucoma? Indian Doctors Weigh In On China Study

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Exposure to heavy metal in soil, water, or the environment is a high-risk factor for developing glaucoma, researchers from China have claimed in a study, adding that there is an association between endocrine disruptors and age-related eye diseases.  Glaucoma is described as a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by

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Valentine’s Day 2025: Quick And Easy Skincare Tips For A Date-Ready Skin

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{By: Dr. Aashna Kanchwala} Whether it is a romantic dinner, a special occasion, or a casual sit-down, achieving skin that is radiant and glowing will boost confidence and make a remarkable impact. Dates are exciting, and although skincare is a long-term commitment, there are quick, easy and beneficial ways to achieve flawless skin before your

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US Study Says Microplastic Level In Human Brains Growing. 5 Tips To Cut These Tiny Monsters Out

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A study conducted by US researchers has brought forth some more worrying information about microplastics — people who died in 2024 were found to have higher levels of microplastic and nanoplastic (MNP) concentrations in the brain and liver, than those in 2016. This suggests that, as the years pass, human exposure to these health hazards

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Opinion: We Need To Strip Ageing Of Stigma — Making A Case For Graceful Ageing

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What are your first associations when you hear the words ‘ageing’ or ‘old age’? Is it ‘wisdom and experience’? Is it something like ‘the crown of life and peaceful harbour’?  Or, probably, ‘physical decline and decay’? If your reaction resonates with the first example, then you are among approximately 45% of people whose perception of

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World Cancer Day 2025: United By Unique With Awareness, Action, And Hope

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(By Dr Anil Thakwani – Sr. Consultant Oncologist at Prakash Hospital) As we know, cancer remains one of the major causes of death worldwide. A gap in the development of cancer care continues to exist, with all that progress in medical science. This gap, however, is most glaring in low- and middle-income countries, where the

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Making Healthcare Accessible & Affordable: What Budget 2025 Gets Right On Health & What It ‘Mis

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Among the key highlights of the Union Budget 2025, presented on Saturday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is the customs duty exemption announced for 36 lifesaving drugs, and the government’s plans to establish cancer daycare centres at district hospitals.  Cancer daycare centres are facilities that provide essential services, like chemotherapy and blood transfusion, without requiring

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Zeenat Aman Faces Choking Scare As Pill Gets Stuck in Throat. Doctor Shares First-Aid Tips

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Bollywood star Zeenat Aman, 73, has been quite active on Instagram, sharing thoughtful reflections and life experiences with her signature grace and wisdom. Her writing style, blending personal anecdotes with deeper life lessons, has been helping her engage with audiences in a relatable way.  One such experience that may resonate with many is how she

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