More than 190 million women worldwide rely on tubal ligation or tubectomy as their primary form of contraception, according to UNFPA’s 2025 State of World Population report. The surgery involves permanently blocking, cutting, or sealing the fallopian tubes, the pathways through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus. While the method is popular...
From improving digestion to keeping you full for long, fibre is that essential pillar of gut health that can also help regulate your weight. Digital creator and renowned gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recently took to social media to share his top 5 fibre-rich foods that can help “keep the gut happy”. His list included guava,...
When it comes to heart disease, most people tend to think of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or poor diet as the primary culprits. But could the root of the problem actually lie in your mouth? Cardiologist Dr Pradip Jamnadas recently made a striking claim on The Diary of a CEO podcast, suggesting that poor...
Drinking alcohol once a week is often considered acceptable by many people, but even occasional consumption can have implications for your health. According to Dr Jayanta Thakuria, Director of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals, Faridabad, the effects of alcohol vary widely based on individual factors, drinking habits, and associated lifestyle choices...
Most people are concerned about their health parameters, given the rise in chronic lifestyle conditions, including blood sugar and blood pressure. As such, when we came across a particular Quora query — ‘My blood pressure is 160/84 mmHg, creatine level is 1.5 mg/dL, and eGFR is 68. Is it normal?” — we decided to turn to experts to understand...
Protein is a vital nutrient for everyone, and vegetarians are no exception. But how much protein do they actually need, and can they get enough from plant-based sources? According to Kanikka Malhotra, Consultant Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, the recommended protein intake in India depends on your activity level. “Adults need a minimum of 0.8 grams...
Can generic medications for blood pressure and blood sugar cause your feet and ankles to swell? Yes, according to consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. “Swelling of the feet and ankles (pedal edema) is a frequent side effect of certain commonly used medicines. The two leading culprits are Amlodipine, a blood pressure medicine,...
Bharti Singh, currently pregnant with her second child, recently gave her fans and followers a tour of her renovated house during which she complained about feeling out of breath even while speaking. “Main kuch bolti hun bhi…meri saans chad jaati thi. Toh aisa hota hai kya?” she asked on her YouTube podcast. Adding that she...
Chemotherapy is widely used for the treatment of cancer, in which powerful drugs are used to kill or slow the growth of rapidly multiplying cancer cells. The medicine can be administered through an IV drip, injections, pills, or, in some cases, creams. However, sometimes these drugs can also interfere with the divisions of healthy cells,...
The human body is utterly fascinating. Whenever science serves us the idea that we’ve figured it out, boom comes another medical rarity. One such case, which has yet again left Homo sapiens shocked, is that of an 11-year-old from Brazil who has 81 teeth. Yes, you read that right. The probability of having a tooth or two extra...
