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Could lemon water be a helpful add-on for gout care? A pilot study offers early evidence

High uric acid, or hyperuricemia, quietly affects countless people-and often sparks painful gout attacks or kidney troubles down the line. A new pilot study in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases suggests daily lemon water could make a real difference in dropping those levels naturally. Titled “Lemon Water Reduces Serum Urate Levels in Gout Patients…

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Diseases that surged in 2025: What we learned & how to stay prepared in 2026

As we step into 2025, it’s clear that health threats have evolved into a continuous reality rather than isolated incidents. The familiar foes of dengue, flu, and COVID-19 remain, while a resurgence of measles highlights critical vaccination shortfalls. We’re also witnessing an uptick in eye infections and illnesses caused by rising temperatures. The year 2025…

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This trendy oral habit can risk your heart! Understanding how tongue scraping can cause endocarditis, its symptoms, and managing oral care |

Tongue scraping has become the latest trend with widespread acceptance in the realm of oral health, being touted as an easy method to get rid of bad breath by effectively eliminating the bacterial residue on the surface of the tongue. Social networking sites have promoted this trend, with illustrations often supporting the notion that tongue…

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AIIMS doctor explains why jumping to antibiotics for a sore throat may harm you more than help |

A leading doctor from AIIMS Delhi is advising patients to think twice before opting for antibiotics for sore throats, as the majority are caused by viral infections that antibiotics can’t treat. A scratchy throat triggers panic and quick pharmacy visits. Many people reach for antibiotics within hours. A recent social media video by Dr Priyanka…

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Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway, “Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he…….”

Ernest Hemingway was one of the most popular American novelist and short story writer whose clear, direct style changed the way fiction and even journalism are written. Born as Ernest Miller Hemingway in 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois, he began his career as a reporter before turning to fiction. He fought or reported in major…

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