Hot summer temperatures can take a serious toll on the body, especially during heatwaves. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, excessive sweating, and inadequate fluid intake can lead to dehydration and, in severe cases, heat stroke—a life-threatening medical emergency. Children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly vulnerable. Recognizing the…
Seeing your child develop a high fever can be worrying for any parent. Fortunately, fever itself is not a disease—it’s usually a sign that the body’s immune system is fighting an infection. In many cases, fever caused by common viral illnesses resolves within a few days with appropriate care. However, certain situations require prompt medical…
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that plays an essential role in the human body. It helps build healthy cells, produce hormones, and support digestion. However, having too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Since high cholesterol often develops without noticeable symptoms, regular screening…
Fever is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor, especially during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. While many fevers are caused by common viral infections that resolve on their own, others may be due to more serious illnesses such as dengue fever or typhoid fever, both of which require prompt medical evaluation…
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the most commonly prescribed blood tests. Doctors use it to evaluate your overall health, detect infections, identify anemia, monitor chronic diseases, and assess how your body is responding to certain treatments. Although a CBC report contains several medical terms and numbers, understanding the basics can help you…
Creatinine is a waste product produced naturally by your muscles during everyday activities. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine from the blood and remove it through urine. When kidney function is impaired, creatinine can build up in the bloodstream, leading to higher-than-normal blood creatinine levels. A high creatinine result on a blood test does not automatically mean…
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it continues to affect thousands of women in India every year. The good news is that most cases can be prevented through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, regular cervical cancer screening, and healthy lifestyle practices. Early detection and timely treatment of precancerous changes can…
Sleep is much more than a period of rest. While you sleep, your brain performs essential functions that help maintain memory, learning, emotional well-being, and overall cognitive performance. Among the different stages of sleep, deep sleep—also known as slow-wave sleep—plays a particularly important role in restoring the brain and body. Occasionally getting less deep sleep…
For many years, fatty liver disease was considered a condition primarily affecting people who were overweight or obese. However, doctors are increasingly diagnosing fatty liver in slim or normal-weight adults, particularly in India. This has challenged the common belief that only excess body weight leads to liver fat accumulation. The condition, often referred to as…
Fatty liver disease has become increasingly common due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, obesity, and rising rates of diabetes. Many people discover they have a fatty liver only after undergoing an abdominal ultrasound during a routine health check-up, as the condition often causes no symptoms in its early stages. One diagnosis that frequently raises…