Healthcare solutions provider POCT Group on Wednesday said it plans to deploy large-scale artificial intelligence-based systems to digitise clinical workflows in Uttar Pradesh’s public healthcare facilities by April, building on its existing laboratory digitisation programme in the state. The company shared details of its upcoming AI interventions on the sidelines of the Uttar Pradesh AI...
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Social media is abuzz with the ’20-second thyroid morning protocol’, internal medicine expert breaks down the routine
Have you been struggling with a sluggish metabolism, cold intolerance, and slow weight loss despite eating a healthy and clean diet? Well, social media seems to have a diagnosis — the ’20-second thyroid morning protocol’ to regulate or ‘switch on’ the thyroid gland, which is known to drive the body’s metabolism. This includes movements that...
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Gastroenterologist calls walking the ‘easiest longevity cheat code’
We all know the numerous benefits of walking, but did you know that it is also a longevity hack? If gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi is to go by, walking might be the “easiest longevity cheat code science has ever discovered”. “Almost 80,000 people were tracked for seven years with activity monitors. The result? Walking more...
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‘My blood pressure was 208/93 mmHg and I have had a headache since earlier this morning. Should I be concerned?’
Given a blood pressure reading of 208/93 mmHg with an accompanying headache, what should one do? As this Quora query popped up in our feed, we decided to consult Dr Parin Sangoi, a consultant interventional cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, who said that “Blood pressure readings above 180 on the upper number are a...
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‘Vitamin B12 is…not biryani,’ says robotic GI surgeon; we decode his claim
The never-ending debate of whether vitamin supplements are vegetarian or non-vegetarian has once again stirred social media. Dr Anshuman Kaushal, a Robotic GI Surgeon popularly known as @theangry_doc, decided to settle the debate once and for all with his latest Reel on whether Vitamin B12 should be classified as vegetarian or non-vegetarian. In his post,...
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‘Survival is almost impossible’: Paediatrician opts for pre-exposure rabies vaccine for her child, says ‘you don’t have to panic’
Child specialist Dr Deepa Aggarwal recently gave a pre-exposure anti-rabies shot to her child. Explaining the reason, the paediatrician said that after a rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis, in an emergency situation, you don’t have to panic. “If there is a dog bite and you bleed, along with the anti-rabies vaccine, you need to take the rabies...
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‘Meri aankho ke samne ek film ban jati thi…’: Kartik Aaryan says excessive exposure to chlorine during swimming affected his eyes; doctor explains
Actor Kartik Aaryan recently shared a concerning experience with his eyes during an interview. The actor played Murlikant Petkar, the first Paralympics gold medallist of India in Chandu Champion (2024), and during training spent a large amount of time in the water, with some sessions even extending up to eight hours. The actor got concerned when...
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What a healthy 1200-calorie vegetarian diet really looks like, according to a nutritionist
Low-calorie diets are popular for weight loss, but not all of them are safe or sustainable. A well-planned 1200-calorie vegetarian diet can support gradual weight loss. To determine what this type of plan should include and who it is suitable for, we spoke with Sukh Sabia, a nutrition & dietician at Maccure Hospital, who shared...
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What is a 1200-calorie vegetarian diet?
Low-calorie diets are popular for weight loss, but not all of them are safe or sustainable. A well-planned 1200-calorie vegetarian diet can support gradual weight loss. To determine what this type of plan should include and who it is suitable for, we spoke with Sukh Sabia, a nutrition & dietician at Maccure Hospital, who shared...
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Why does sleeping after 11 pm impact weight even with a clean diet?
When people discuss weight loss, they usually focus on diet, exercise, or steps. However, they often overlook the importance of sleep, particularly the hours before midnight. “Many individuals may eat well but find themselves stuck at a certain weight. One major reason for this is poor sleep patterns,” said Dr Amit Saraf, director, internal medicine,...
