Health and Wellness

-October 26, 2024

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

While outdoor air pollution gets plenty of attention, indoor air can also contain allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants that impact our health.

-October 23, 2024

Doctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half Marathon

Doctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half Marathon

Dr Ramit Wadhwa's quick response and CPR revived a runner who had collapsed during the Delhi Half Marathon, highlighting the importance of being fully prepared for medical emergencies at public events

-October 21, 2024

Delhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retention

Delhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retention

Dr Richie Gupta used limited on-board medical supplies to perform a catheterisation mid-flight, draining 800 ml of urine and relieving a 65-year-old passenger's acute urinary retention and discomfort

-October 20, 2024

Dehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney health

Dehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney health

Kidney health is crucial for overall well-being, but factors like dehydration, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle can impair their function. Dr Javaid Iqbal Khan discusses how to safeguard kidney health

-October 17, 2024

‘The idea of altruistic surrogacy is absurd,’ says senior consultant Dr Anoop Gupta

‘The idea of altruistic surrogacy is absurd,’ says senior consultant Dr Anoop Gupta

In the backdrop of a debate on the surrogacy laws in the apex court, Dr Gupta, who has over 3 decades of experience in reproductive endocrinology and artificial reproductive techniques, says restrictive laws on surrogacy are driving the practice underground

-October 15, 2024

The invisible threat: Understanding and combating dust pollution

The invisible threat: Understanding and combating dust pollution

Unlike smog or industrial smoke, dust might seem harmless, but its cumulative effects on health, environment, and climate are substantial.

-October 14, 2024

Is it just a cold? Sneezing and a runny nose could be more than you think

Is it just a cold? Sneezing and a runny nose could be more than you think

While a cold is one of the most common causes of sneezing and nasal congestion, there are other potential factors at play that might be worth considering.

-October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024: Simple steps to enhance your mental well-being

World Mental Health Day 2024: Simple steps to enhance your mental well-being

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, emphasising the importance of mental health awareness and well-being. Here are 10 effective steps to enhance your mental well-being