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NEW DELHI: An Indian-origin doctor working at a hospital in Bahrain lost his job for posting inflammatory comments on social media targeting Palestinians.Dr. Sunil Rao posted a series of tweets expressing support for Israel during its conflict with Hamas. His tweets were flagged by a user on X (formerly Twitter), prompting Bahraini authorities to take notice.Calling his tweets 'offensive to our...

Chennai: City’s UHWCs are not without bright spots.At West Jaffferkhnapet, the 26-year-old Dr S Santhoshi manages to put a smile on the face of patients. This explains why the centre in a low-income locality has an average footfall of about 120 patients a day, while the average UHWC outpatient number is about 30 across the city.“She sees patients upto 9.30pm and most of our basic illness like cold,...

Vitamin D deficiency and cancer: Is there a connection?This question has sparked significant interest in the world of medical research, and emerging findings suggest a compelling connection between vitamin D levels and cancer risk. While not a direct cause, the deficiency of this essential nutrient appears to be a contributing factor in the development and progression of various types of cancer.What...

Stress is an automatic human response to difficult or overwhelming situations. When it is short lasting, it generally is beneficial in motivating us to achieve the difficult task but when the stress is prolonged then it generally causes unhealthy effects on our physical and psychological health. The stress response has an emotional or affective component which gives rise to a myriad of generally...

Dr. Sabhyata Gupta, Chairperson, Gynaecology and Gynae Oncology, Medanta, Gurugram says, “Usually, patients experience abdominal bloating or swelling, pelvic or abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, difficulty in eating or feeling full quickly, and frequent urination but dismiss the same thinking that these symptoms could be the result of other common conditions. However, if these symptoms persist...