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The past few years have shown us how precarious life can be. Post-pandemic people have become more aware of their health.“But it's not sufficient to just get tests done and then Google 'out of range' values and start self medication,” warns Dr. Bela Sharma, Additional Director of Internal Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.As we age, our immune system and ability to heal...

According to Dr. Bimal Chhajer, a former consultant at AIIMS and the founder of SAAOL Heart Institute, "Some common and popular supplements which general public consume without doctor consultations are Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2 & B6 Protein Supplements, Minerals such as Iron and calcium, Probiotics and Fish Oil."The doctor says if supplements are taken in high dosage without proper...

THANE: The Raigad and Thane health departments have independently set up a probe seeking explanations in the incident where a pregnant woman from Neral was refused treatment at their respective "ill-equipped" facilities forcing her to travel to Thane.The woman who had to endure excruciating pain for 12 hours, finally delivered a stillborn baby in an ambulance late on March 20 while on the way to the...

NEW DELHI: With Covid cases bringing memories of the worst years of pandemic back, the Delhi government is bracing up for another possible outbreak.01:35Delhi govt to hold emergency meeting today amid spike in Covid-19 casesHowever, it has asked Delhiites to desist from panicking — and instead — asking those with "flu-like symptoms or those visiting hospitals to wear masks".'Wear masks'"People with...

The IDF report also says that 40 million adults in India have Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) which means they are prone to developing diabetes. This is the second highest figure among all other nations in the world."More than half (53.1%) of people living with diabetes in India are undiagnosed. When diabetes is undetected or inadequately treated, it can cause serious and life-threatening...