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Kidney health is often overlooked until serious damage has already set in. Some common, everyday habits gradually cause silent damage to your kidneys and increase your chances of developing chronic kidney disease. Nephrologist Dr. Arjun Sabharwal points out three daily mistakes people make that can lead to a gradual decrease in kidney function and affect…
White House posted a photo of POTUS and FLOTUS and called it ‘power couple’ Amid the latest sex scandal, social media went all in after newly leaked Epstein emails hinted that Donald Trump might have had a scandalous connection to someone called “Bubba” — a nickname long associated with former President Bill Clinton. The outrage…
A harmless form of knee clicking, medically known as crepitus, occurs due to tiny air bubbles trapped in the joint fluid. These bubbles release during movement, producing a popping or clicking sound. This type of knee click is common during everyday actions such as walking, bending, or climbing stairs.When there is no pain, swelling, stiffness,…
Nearly half of Americans have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. More than 119 million US adults have high blood pressure. Groundbreaking research reveals hypertension damages brain cells days before blood pressure rises, impacting blood vessels, neurons, and white matter. This preclinical study suggests early gene expression changes may precede cognitive decline, offering new…
Kidneys quietly do a lot of heavy lifting, they filter waste, balance fluids, control blood pressure, and more. But sometimes, medicines meant to help us can backfire and harm these vital organs. In India, the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is growing fast: according to a recent study published in The Lancet, about 138…
Training for strength and mobility has become increasingly popular as more people recognise the long-term benefits of building resilient muscles, stable joints, and balanced movement patterns. Alongside this enthusiasm has come a surge of high-intensity and technically demanding exercises promoted across social media platforms. While these movements can be effective when executed with precision and…
Our kidneys work nonstop, filtering blood, removing toxins, and carrying out other essential functions. With age, our kidneys can gradually slow down, and this process can be exacerbated through poor lifestyle, chronic dehydration, alcohol abuse and other factors. Once it starts, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is usually not reversible, and can even be fatal in…
A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted a stark warning after around two years of using a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds rated at 50 dB cancellation. He said he used them regularly, in some later months logging 3 to 4 hours a day, and then one day felt sudden ear pain. A medical check-up revealed…
A new study by researchers from Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California has revealed that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical widely used in dry cleaning and commonly found in household products such as craft adhesives, spot cleaners and stainless steel polish, can triple the risk of developing significant liver fibrosis. This condition,…
Brushing twice a day has long been the hallmark of good oral hygiene. Dentists have promoted it as the best way to prevent decay, keep gums healthy, and maintain a bright smile. However, new research suggests that brushing habits may not be as harmless as they seem. Studies published in the International Dental Journal indicate…
