פיד: Healthshots

Is your “healthy” breakfast actually making you hungrier by 11 am? The breakfast combinations a dietitian wants you to fix

Just because a breakfast looks healthy doesn’t mean it will keep you full until 11 am. The problem isn’t the food; it’s the nutrients. When breakfast …

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Can your plate help manage PMOS? What women should know about nutrition and hormonal health

When a woman is diagnosed with PMOS, one of the first things she often hears is, “You need to change your diet.” What that actually means can be far l…

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Lymphoma vs common infections: Symptoms that can be easy to overlook

A swollen lymph node, fever, or persistent tiredness is not an early warning sign of cancer. In India, these symptoms are more likely to be linked to …

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4 hidden infections that rise during the rains

Every monsoon, India braces for a predictable surge in seasonal infections. Someone shows up on day five or six, still insisting it’s “just a mild fev…

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How a Comprehensive Diabetes Care Program Improves Health Outcomes?

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people across India. When left unmanaged, it quietly damages vital organs – including the kid…

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Are you ignoring your mental health? What's behind 'just fine' and the need for routine checkups

At a routine physical, my friend’s doctor asked her about her family history, sleep quality, and physical activity before she had reported any symptom…

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Why are more young women facing menopause before 40?

Menopause is a natural biological event, and most women experience it between the ages of 45 and 55. But more and more women are experiencing symptoms…

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How does IVF help you avoid thalassemia? A new hope for couples

It is common knowledge that would-be parents want to give their children the healthiest possible start. For many couples in India, this remains a dist…

Sickle cell disease: Diet and nutrition that support blood health and reduce crisis risk

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder in which a mutation in the HBB gene results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin, causing re…

India’s hidden calcium crisis: Why bone health needs your attention

Despite being the most abundant mineral in the human body, calcium’s importance is often understated. It is not only crucial for building and maintain…

Protein, potassium and phosphorus: Nutrition during and after kidney cancer treatment

For many people diagnosed with kidney cancer, questions about food come up almost immediately. Should protein intake go up or down? Are bananas and to…

Training in the heat: A fitness expert's guide to exercising safely in India's tropical climate

With Northern and Central India reeling from a heatwave, exercising in the extreme weather may not be comfortable. Still, it may also put your health …

Effective Sunscreen for Oily Skin in India: What to Look for Before You Buy

Anyone with oily skin knows this feeling: you step out looking fine, and by the time you’re back, your face is a shine factory. A lot of that comes do…

The Clean-Air Paradox: A Bhubaneswar Fertility Specialist on the Myths the City Lives By

Questions about air quality, drinking water, tobacco, food, and age often come up alongside questions about fertility and reproductive health. In Bhub…

5 early warning signs of gynaecological problems women should never ignore

Many factors, including hormonal changes, lifestyle, reproductive history, and overall well-being, can influence a woman’s health. However, many women…

PMOS: A severely underdiagnosed condition in women

PMOS, or Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, in simplest terms, is a condition involving irregularities in menstrual cycles and excessive levels…

The spiritual side of self-care: What does Krishna teach us about caring for the mind?

Self-care really starts with caring for your mind. When the mind is at peace, all peace is found in it, and all harmony, all patience, and all grace. …

The new brain burnout: Why are young adults losing focus, memory, and mental stamina?

Not so long ago, concerns about memory loss, lack of concentration and mental exhaustion were mostly regarded as part of the ageing process. However, …

Menopause After 45: Normal Symptoms vs Warning Signs

Periods start acting strange somewhere in the mid-forties. One month comes early. The next one skips. The next one is heavy enough that leaving the ho…