Testosterone is a crucial hormone in men responsible for various functions, including developing male reproductive tissues and maintaining muscle mass and bone density. Dr Suprakash Chaudhury, professor and HOD, psychiatry department, DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, noted that societal expectations and biased gender roles are harsh in limiting men to only a stereotypical presentation of...
A major shift is unfolding in the field of skin cancer prevention, ignited by new research showing that an everyday vitamin supplement may prevent many cases of the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer. The supplement in question is nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Whereas previous studies hinted at a potential benefit, the latest research...
Headaches can ruin the quality of your life if left unchecked for a while. One of the most common ailments that any practicing physician comes across, unfortunately, they happen to be more common in women as compared to men. According to Dr Manisha Mishra Goswami, MD (Ayurveda), Founder, Svahita Ayurveda Clinic, Versova, Mumbai, any kind of...
Staying hydrated is essential for effective functioning of the body. But drinking just water is not enough. Throughout the day, our body loses water in the form of sweat, urine and evaporation — and with that, we end up losing vital nutrients and minerals that are essential for good health. In extreme cases, the body...
Baby boy Cassian is an internet sensation. He was born earlier this year in the United States weighing 5.8 kilograms. But after his mum and the hospital shared the news recently, it wasn’t long before headlines about the “giant” baby spread around the world. These included: ‘Are you OK’?: Woman breaks record with giant newborn...
Fasting, whether for religious, cultural, or health reasons, has gained immense popularity in recent years. From intermittent fasting to extended fasts, many turn to it for weight management, improved metabolism, and better focus. However, emerging evidence suggests that fasting affects men and women differently both physiologically and hormonally; therefore, the approach must include awareness and...
When the man responsible for saving countless lives shares how he turned around his health, we sit and listen! Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, renowned cardiac surgeon and founder-chairman of Narayana Health, had been struggling with knee pain since the age of 55. Now 72, the cardiac expert revealed in an interview with RJ Sharat for...
Visit any chai tapri, and you’ll spot a familiar sight: a steaming kulhad in one hand and a cigarette blowing off smoke in the other. It’s not an official rule, but you’ll almost always find a group of people following this script. While it may seem like a harmless pairing, the science behind it is...
At the age of 54, it is crucial to understand what normal blood pressure entails. So, when a Quora user posted a question: ‘My blood pressure is 150/90. Does it cause any harm? I am 54 years old,’ we wanted to deep dive and understand all about it. According to the American Heart Association, normal...
The idea of beginning your day on a nutritious note may sound elaborate, but the secret lies in a humble seed: the pahadi badam or Himalayan almond. Unlike its Californian cousin, the pahadi badam is smaller, darker and richer in oil. A traditional staple in the hills, it has a high concentration of nutrients and...
