Skin cancer: Sunscreen is not enough, know what you need to do to dodge a tumour Protective clothing can make a big difference in protecting the skin from harmful UV exposure. Do wear wide-brimmed hats, UV-protective sunglasses, and clothing that covers your arms and legs, especially if you are going for extended outdoor activities.
World No Tobacco Day: Experts say smoking kills over a million people in India Various types of cancer are linked to tobacco, either from direct exposure to tobacco or it is absorbed into the body and gets circulated in the blood and is then out through urine and stool, thus exposing the entire body to tobacco.
Explained: Why the JN.1 Covid-19 variant is spreading like wildfire in India India is better prepared than before, with widespread vaccine availability and improved testing and treatment protocols. JN.1 is a reminder, not a threat—caution and common sense remain our best defenses.
No reason to worry, yet caution warned: Doctors talk about rising Covid-19 cases in India India has reported over 1,000 cases across four Omicron sub-variants, including JN.1, LF.7, and NB.1.8. While this may sound alarming, there is no reason to panic. The current strains are causing mostly mild, self-limiting illnesses, and the overall virus has weakened compared to earlier waves.
Revisiting Omicron common symptoms: Amid rising COVID-19 cases, expert answers FAQs mRNA vaccines such as those developed for COVID-19 have been revolutionary. By causing cells to produce an innocuous spike protein, they stimulate the immune system to develop antibodies. While their initial impact is systemic, researchers are now learning how these vaccines might also affect mucosal and gut immunity.
Weight loss and more: Complications can make living with PCOS a herculean task PCOS is driven by a combination of insulin resistance, hormone imbalances, genetics, and environmental factors. Usually, they have high androgen (male hormones) and a significantly low oestrogen level. The hormonal changes result in irregular menstrual periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, and, in 70-80% of women, infertility.
NB.1.8.1 variant of Covid-19: Do you know the symptoms, risks, and precautions? People who have the NB.1.8.1 infection have reported the following symptoms: prolonged low-grade hyperthermia (slight increase in body temperature without a normal fever response), fatigue, sore throat, cough, nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, and blurring of vision.
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why normalising extreme period pain might be a mistake Menstrual Hygiene Day: Ignoring persistent period pain doesn’t just affect your quality of life, but can also affect your fertility. Conditions like endometriosis or PID, when undiagnosed or untreated, can cause long-term damage to the reproductive system.
1 in 5 Indians received promotional messages after receiving COVID-19 vaccine: LocalCircles survey The LocalCircles survey findings also note that a significant portion of its affected users live in Tier 1 cities; 46% of the people in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
JN.1 variant of Covid-19: Dr Deepak Sanghavi answers all FAQs amid case surge in India JN.1 variant presents symptoms that are common to many respiratory illnesses or other variants. Symptoms include persistent coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, fatigue, and in some cases, gastrointestinal issues.
