Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the heartthrob of South Indian Cinema, left her fans stunned in October of 2022 with an Instagram post revealing her diagnosis of myositis, a rare autoimmune disease. Sharing a hospital bed photographer, she wrote in her caption-“A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping…
Dry skin tops the list of kidney disease signs that show up on the skin. In CKD patients, up to 72% face xerosis, making skin rough, scaly, and tight. Since kidneys control sweat and oil glands; poor function dries them out. This worsens with disease stage, hitting dialyzed kids harder than early cases. The itch…
Dr Vatsya says, “Fatty liver is irreversible – this is a myth. Your fatty liver can be reversed with these three drinks. The first is black coffee. The risk of liver disease, liver fibrosis, and liver cancer has been scientifically observed to be lower in regular black coffee drinkers. Coffee’s antioxidants protect liver enzymes. (They)…
Meghalaya has sounded a public health alarm after officials confirmed that more than 10,000 people in the state are living with HIV/AIDS, including about 500 children. The surge has placed Meghalaya among the highest-prevalence states in India and has intensified calls for urgent, community-wide action. Scale of the crisis According to the Meghalaya AIDS Control…
Liver disease also presents with various skin pigmentary changes, which may cause darkened patches or blotchy skin. This is thought to arise from hormonal imbalances and chronic inflammation. There may be characteristic specific nail changes, such as Terry’s nails (white nails with a narrow pink band at the tip) or Muehrcke’s lines (white bands across…
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding to music composer Palaash Muchhal was postponed due to her father’s health emergency. Amidst the delay, cheating rumors surrounding Palaash surfaced online, fueled by cryptic social media posts from Smriti’s teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, who also stayed back to support her. What was supposed to be a dreamy, joy-filled wedding week for…
Winter has traditionally been a difficult season for many with autoimmune diseases, and according to specialists such as Dainora Bickauskiene, a well-known autoimmune nutritionist, there are a few specific reasons why the exacerbation of symptoms occur during lower temperatures. These reasons are not based on mere hearsay, but rather on very valid observations from clinical…
Eating disorders are a prevalent mental health condition affecting millions, with subtle signs often going unnoticed. Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph highlights key indicators like pushing food around, needing to ‘work off’ meals, rapid eating, and laxative use. Early recognition and medical attention are crucial for individuals struggling with these patterned behaviors around food. What is…
Pilots reportedly mastered a relaxation protocol over six weeks, achieving a 96% success rate even amid loud, stressful wartime conditions/ Image: Youtube If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling doing mental maths about how little sleep you’ll get if you “don’t fall asleep in the next 10 minutes”, you’re exactly the audience the so-called military…
Phitkari, or alum, has long been promoted as a simple, inexpensive home remedy for common skin concerns. Its natural astringent and antibacterial properties make it popular as a toner, aftershave and even an anti-acne hack. But despite its traditional reputation, modern dermatology raises important questions about how safe it truly is for facial skin. In…
