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World Autism Awareness Day: 7 common myths about autism busted

World Autism Awareness Day: 7 common myths about autism busted

Published on : 2 Apr, 2025

As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, here are some of the still prevalent myths on...

Obesity Epidemic: Can Mounjaro Be the Game-Changer?

Obesity Epidemic: Can Mounjaro Be the Game-Changer?

Published on : 28 Mar, 2025

New Delhi - As India grapples with a growing obesity and diabetes epidemic, a new weight-loss drug, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), launched...

Vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer: Is your sunscreen sabotaging your body’s defense?

Vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer: Is your sunscreen sabotaging your body’s defense?

Published on : 12 Mar, 2025

In an era of growing skin cancer concerns, Vitamin D is drawing some attention for its emerging role in preventing...

Women are 30 times more susceptible to UTIs than men

Women are 30 times more susceptible to UTIs than men

Published on : 7 Mar, 2025

Women contract Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) up to 30 times more often than do men, a susceptibility attributed to female...

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Diabetes, hypertension leading causes of kidney disease in India: Dr Vijay Kher

Diabetes, hypertension leading causes of kidney disease in India: Dr Vijay Kher

Published on : 26 Mar, 2025

Diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of kidney disease in India, accounting for nearly 60% of cases,  says Dr...

Fighting Shadows: A Journey of Strength, Struggles and Survival

Fighting Shadows: A Journey of Strength, Struggles and Survival

Published on : 10 Feb, 2025

It was a balmy August afternoon when I found myself in a plush New Delhi hospital, waiting for my biopsy...

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS): What do we know so far?

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS): What do we know so far?

Published on : 7 Feb, 2025

Pune is currently experiencing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, a rare but severe neurological condition affecting the peripheral...

‘Donald Trump right on US being top WHO contributor, but wrong on China’s contribution’

‘Donald Trump right on US being top WHO contributor, but wrong on China’s contribution’

Published on : 28 Jan, 2025

In one of his first orders after assuming office last week, President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the World...

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