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Can wearing cheap adhesive bindi cause leukoderma in the long run? Dermatologist answers
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Can wearing cheap adhesive bindi cause leukoderma in the long run? Dermatologist answers

Visit any market or fashion e-commerce website, and you’ll find plenty of designer bindis on display: minimalist, gaudy, pearl-studded, wavy… well, the list is endless. These are available in all shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns. However, this omnipresent fast fashion choice often comes with overlooked consequences: These artificial bindis can be harmful to the skin...

Is there a direct link between sugar consumption and back pain?
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Is there a direct link between sugar consumption and back pain?

Sugar is one of the worst foods, and can have a major impact on the body’s energy levels while also increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. But if chiropractor Dr Jeff Winternheimer D.C. is to go by, excessive sugar consumption is worse for individuals with back pain. “Sugar-rich diets can lead to weight gain...

‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better…I’m talking about sex’: Amy Schumer says weight loss drug Mounjaro alleviated perimenopausal symptoms; we check with a doctor
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‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better…I’m talking about sex’: Amy Schumer says weight loss drug Mounjaro alleviated perimenopausal symptoms; we check with a doctor

Amy Schumer isn’t one to hold back—and her Instagram videos are no exception. A few months ago, the 43-year-old comedian opened up about something many women silently struggle with: the frustrating mix of weight gain and low energy during perimenopause. Filming casually from the driver’s seat of her car, Schumer told her followers she wanted...

Why you must always tie the open end of a used condom before disposing of it
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Why you must always tie the open end of a used condom before disposing of it

Careless disposal of used condoms isn’t just bad hygiene practice. It can become a storehouse of infections, a source of environmental pollution, and a serious waste management menace. Like sanitary pads and diapers, condoms are also non-biodegradable and can take years to decompose, adding to an already mounting sanitation problem. With global male latex condom...

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AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates

Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India’s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a centre...

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How NephroPlus is Using Technology and AI to Transform Dialysis in India

The dialysis service ecosystem in India is undergoing significant transformation, driven by various government and private sector initiatives aimed at improving access, affordability, and quality of care. Certain of NephroPlus’ technology initiatives has enabled better monitoring of patient treatment which provide key insights to improve its offerings. For instance, as part of its product development...

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Mumbai: Gynaecologists to use AI to improve women’s health and reduce maternal mortality in India

Mumbai: Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India‘s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a...

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