Iron deficiency can disrupt menstrual cycles warn experts
NDTV reports that iron deficiency may delay periods by more than seven to 10 days or stop them for months. A menstrual cycle normally ranges from 21 to 35 days, but iron…
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Heavy lifting may not directly cause sciatica, says study
Heavy lifting does not directly cause sciatica, contrary to popular belief, but poor lifting form can contribute to disc issues that compress nerves. Sciatica often begins with a herniated disc in the…
Normal weight can hide fat around organs for many Indians
A report by NDTV reveals that having a 'normal' weight does not automatically mean a person is healthy, especially for Indians. Fat can accumulate around internal organs, such as the liver and…
Doctor Warns Heartburn, Oral Health May Raise Cancer Risk
Persistent acid reflux and poor oral health can affect both throat and lungs due to connected respiratory and digestive pathways, warns Dr Rohit Swami, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at Narayana Hospital,…
Clumsy child may signal neuromuscular disorder, not just a phase
Frequent falls, toe walking and unusual clumsiness in a child who has already started walking may indicate a neuromuscular disorder rather than normal development, The Hindu reports. Gross motor milestones like sitting…
30 minutes daily: The walking formula for fatty liver
Regular brisk walking of 30 to 45 minutes on most days can help reduce liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and support management of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), health experts say.…
Valve-sparing aortic root surgery yields 86% 10-year survival: study
A study of 91 patients at Narayana Health, Bengaluru, found that valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) for an enlarged aorta achieved an 86% survival rate at ten years. The procedure avoids artificial valves,…
Multiple dengue strains circulating together, ICMR study finds
A nationwide ICMR study has found that all four dengue virus serotypes are now circulating together across large parts of India, marking a shift towards hyper-endemicity. The two-year surveillance analysed 6,889 lab-confirmed…
Economic inequality predicts pandemic outcomes better than preparedness: study
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at a major AIDS conference in Brazil finds that economic inequality is the clearest predictor of how countries handle…
Rakul Preet Singh says sync workouts to menstrual cycle
Actor Rakul Preet Singh has urged women to adjust their workouts according to their menstrual cycle, a practice called cycle syncing. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, she said changing hormone levels through…
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IO Repro: Repro test after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.