Most people choose purifiers based on brand name, but actual performance depends on three technical specs: HAC, which includes the HEPA filter and activated carbon filter, and CADR. “These three elements dictate how effectively the purifier can eliminate dust, smoke, pollutants, allergens, and chemical fumes in your home,” said Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant pulmonologist, Wockhardt...
All lifestyle issues demand timely medical care. As such, when we came across a Quora question about kidney function (eGFR) at 53 ml/min/1.73 m² and now aiming to increase it to above 59 ml/min/1.73 m², we decided to ask a nephrologist. Dr Nikhil Bhasin, consultant nephrologist and renal transplant physician, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said...
A pulmonologist recently highlighted the case of a woman who was rushed into the emergency department following loss of consciousness after mixing two toilet cleaners. “A patient landed in our emergency simply because she mixed two toilet cleaners to clean her bathroom. Toxic fumes filled the room. Within minutes, she became breathless and collapsed and...
Everyone has a favourite sleeping position, the one that instantly puts them to rest. For some, it might be curling up into a comfy ball, while others might doze off peacefully in a sideways linear position. One such popular sleeping position is lying on the stomach. But is it an ideal choice? This sleeping habit...
Dhurandhar choreographer Vijay Ganguly recently shared an anecdote from the FA9LA song in the film, which marks actor Akshaye Khanna’s entry with a viral dance. Ganguly lauded the actor’s commitment despite low-oxygen issues during their shoot in Ladakh, which often sees extreme conditions owing to its high altitude. “Akshaye would carry a small oxygen cylinder...
Prem Chopra, 90, is recovering after being diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, his son-in-law and actor Sharman Joshi said. Expressing gratitude to the treating doctors and staff for the “exemplary treatment” in an Instagram post, Joshi wrote: “On behalf of our family, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the exemplary...
A strong immune system is often associated with supplements, superfoods, or intensive wellness routines. But according to cancer surgeon Dr Tarang Krishna, many people overlook the one habit that quietly weakens their body’s natural defences every day. In a recent Instagram post, he stressed that sleep is the true foundation of immunity, saying, “You know...
‘How do doctors decide when a type 2 diabetic patient should stop oral medications and start insulin injections?’ This question on Quora made us reach out to Dr Pranav Ghody, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, who told us that switching to insulin is not a failure, it’s a medical choice based on...
New Delhi, The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday cleared a multi-layered restructuring transaction involving Curefit Healthcare, Cultfit Healthcare, Curefit Services, and Fitness First Luxembourg SCA, according to a release. Curefit Healthcare is involved in the development of suitable IT-enabled technologies and intellectual property in the fitness and healthcare sector. “The proposed combination includes the...
Ayushmann Khurrana candidly admitted that while he loves to sleep, he is unable to meet his quota regularly and manages only about six hours. “I love to sleep. I really believe if you love someone, let them sleep. Jo tumhe uthata hai, wo sabse bada dushman ho sakta hai (the one who wakes you up...
