Just like the kidney, heart, and liver, bilateral hand transplants are also, albeit infrequently, happening in the country. “Unfortunately, the awareness regarding the hand as an organ for donation is very less,” said Dr S Selva SeethaRaman, HOD, and senior consultant – Institute of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, GleneaglesRead More →
Among the many delicious summer fruits is mosambi or sweet lemon that, like most seasonal produce, comes packed with umpteen health benefits. Listing some of these is nutritionist Lovneet Batra who took to Instagram and wrote: “In addition to being a delicious snack, mosambi or sweet lime is a versatileRead More →
Of late, while many celebrities and sportspersons have come forward to share their struggles with mental health, the topic still is not as freely discussed as physical well-being. Agreed Deeksha Athwani, consultant clinical psychologist, Fortis Hospital Mulund, and said that this “stems from major misconceptions surrounding mental health, including thatRead More →
Back from her high-altitude trip to Ladakh and Leh, Shenaz Treasurywala recently opened up about the tough time she experienced owing to altitude sickness and how she learned about acclimatisation at 3,500 metres above sea level. “Ladakh was a difficult one for me. I wasn’t prepared for it — thinRead More →
Many of us like to start our day with a hot cuppa, which is enjoyed after brushing our teeth. But Dr Noopor Rohatgi, certified yoga instructor and homeopathic doctor, recently took to Instagram to share that Ayurveda suggests one to begin their mornings with a glass of water on anRead More →
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A man was recently hospitalised after he overdosed more than seven times the recommended limit of vitamin D supplements, according to a case study published in the British Medical Journal. According to the study, the middle-aged man took the vitamin D supplement alongside 19 other supplements as part of a regimenRead More →
The Centre has decided to reduce the gap between the precautionary dose or booster shot and the second Covid vaccine shot from nine to six months. According to Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan’s letter to states, the third dose to those eligible can be given after the completion of sixRead More →
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