Spread the love 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 it in detail....
Ways vegetarians can fulfill their daily protein requirement
Spread the love 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 of protein per...
Dhanush ‘would cry in mother’s lap’ when dad Kasthuri Raja pushed him to become an actor: ‘He would beg me to let him go’
Spread the love Dhanush recently returned to direction with his latest venture Idli Kadai and the film managed to hold its own despite tough competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1. Dhanush’s father, filmmaker Kasthuri Raja, recently spoke about the origin of the film’s story, as he also discussed how Dhanush’s debut film, Thulluvado Ilamai, wasn’t an ideal experience for...
Ilayaraja sues Dude makers over the use of song ‘Karutha Machan’ in the Pradeep Ranganathan blockbuster
Spread the love The legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja has entered into a legal battle with Mythri Movie Makers yet again for the film Dude. The composer, who had a favorable verdict from the courts upon his request to remove his song from Ajith Kumar starrer Good Bad Ugly, also bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, which resulted in the film being...
Neurologist says certain blood pressure, blood sugar medicines could cause feet and ankle swelling, ‘especially in older adults’
Spread the love 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, and Pioglitazone, used...
Pregnant Bharti Singh feels out of breath even while doing routine activities like talking; asks, ‘…aisa hota hai kya’
Spread the love 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 is looking forward...
Rajnikanth reviews Dhurv Vikram’s Bison as film collects Rs 22 crores at box office: ‘Effort and personality you bring to…’
Spread the love Bison box office collection Day 5: Mari Selvaraj has delivered yet another winner with Bison Kaalamadan, starring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. Superstar Rajinikanth is the latest in line to review the sports drama. Mari Selvaraj took to his ‘X’ handle to post the personal review of his latest film, quoting the star, “Super, Mari. I...
‘How soon after chemotherapy do side effects start?’
Spread the love 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, leading to side...
This rare condition left an 11-year-old with 81 teeth; dentist says ‘most people don’t realise until…’
Spread the love 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 than the usual...
5 common foods that may block your vitamin D absorption, and how to fix it
Spread the love Getting enough vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall wellness. While sunlight exposure and supplements can help, certain everyday foods may actually interfere with your body’s absorption of this crucial nutrient. Understanding these interactions can make a real difference in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. When we consume foods that hinder vitamin D absorption,...
