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MUMBAI: Discussions across medical forums in recent weeks have centred around “problems” with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act after two court interventions put gynaecologists under scrutiny.“Why are doctors being made scapegoats?” asked senior Mumbai gynaecologist Dr Sudhir Naik, reflecting the anger in medical circles.In one case, an FIR was filed against a gynaecologist…
You’re sitting through a conference call. Two hours in, you stand up and your knee feels stiff. Or you’re running up the stairs at home, and coming down is worse than going up. Maybe you’ve noticed a clicking sound when you move, nothing dramatic, just there. For most people in their 30s, these moments pass…
Physicians from travel-ban countries won’t have to leave the US as Trump softens rules. The Donald Trump administration has silently walked back on its travel ban on around 39 countries and secretly allowed doctors from those countries to work and stay in the US. The New York Times reported that the US Citizenship and Immigration…
Women can have six-pack abs and remain healthy, but it depends on how they achieve it. Scroll through fitness reels and one question keeps popping up, can women really have six-pack abs and still be healthy? Recently, Dr Karan Rajan addressed this on Instagram, and the clip struck a nerve. It challenged a common belief…
Daily dry mouth is not always about dehydration. Waking up with a dry mouth can feel like a small irritation. A sip of water seems enough to fix it, and the day moves on. But when it starts happening every morning, it signals something more than just “not drinking enough water.”Doctors now see this complaint…
Oats offer real benefits, especially for heart health and satiety. But their effects depend on the type, quantity, and individual tolerance. Oats have become the face of “healthy eating.” From quick breakfasts to late-night snacks, they show up everywhere. Nutrition labels praise their fibre, and fitness routines often start with a bowl of oatmeal. But…
Following tragic family deaths in Bhendi Bazaar, doctors reassured the public that watermelons are safe, emphasizing their high water content and hydrating properties. MUMBAI: A tragic and puzzling incident in the crowded lanes of Bhendi Bazaar has left both residents and doctors searching for answers after a family of four died within hours of consuming…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. (Image: ANI) NEW DELHI: Aditya Thakur, 20, is a budding cricketer. He is currently travelling between cities to improve his batting so he can make it into the Bihar U-23 side for the 2026-27 domestic season. But whenever the Rajasthan…
A local court in the city on Wednesday rejected bail for Dr Mahendra Reddy GS, who was arrested on charges of murdering his dermatologist wife, Kruthika Reddy, by administering an overdose of anaesthesia in April 2025. BENGALURU: A local court in Bengaluru on Wednesday rejected bail for Dr Mahendra Reddy GS, who was arrested on…
The chief executive of America’s largest public hospital system — NYC Health + Hospitals — recently said that he is prepared to start replacing radiologists with artificial intelligence (AI) in some circumstances. His statement comes with the disclaimer that once the regulatory landscape catches up. Mitchell H Katz, MD, president and CEO of NYC Health…
