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It sounds unbelievable at first, almost like something you would only hear in a late night medical documentary, but tiny flies really can turn an ordinary mouth sore into something far more serious than anyone expects. Mouth larvae, or oral myiasis as the medical world labels it, is rare, but it is not imaginary, and…
A mouth ulcer is usually seen as a small irritation that appears after accidentally biting the inside of your cheek or eating spicy food when the body is stressed. Most people expect it to heal on its own within a few days and rarely think twice about it. However, for an increasing number of Indian…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina, who often finds himself trending for his bold humor and controversies, is now viral for something unexpectedly ordinary. A CCTV clip of him casually buying a mouth freshener at a local shop in Dadar has taken over social media, proving once again that even the simplest moments can become internet sensations….
Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, refers to malignant growths that develop in the lips, gums, tongue, inner cheeks, or floor of the mouth. It represents a significant global health concern, as late diagnosis often reduces the chances of successful treatment and long-term survival. Risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and human…
Cancer often develops silently, with early signs so subtle that they are easily ignored or mistaken for minor health issues. According to Dr Jayesh Sharma, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at ITSA Hospitals in Raipur, paying attention to small but persistent changes in the body can be life-saving. He explains that early detection plays a crucial role…
Image credits: iStock, Canva If you have been checking off on your hydration goals daily and yet feel constantly dry in the mouth, then you could likely have dry mouth. Also known as Xerostomia, this is an oral health condition that reduces saliva flow, leading to various symptoms including bad breath, rapid tooth decay and…
Stage 0 cancer, medically known as carcinoma in situ (CIS), represents the very beginning of cancer development. At this stage, abnormal cells are found in the tissue where they first appeared, but have not invaded deeper layers or spread to other parts of the body. The term “in situ” literally translates to “in its original…
Dhanush‘s ‘Idli Kadai’ released in theatres on October 1, and the film was released in Tamil and Telugu languages. The Dussehra release opened well at the box office, and the film earned over Rs 15 crore on day 1. But the film’s collection dropped significantly on the next two days due to the release of…
GUWAHATI: “During Zubeen Garg’s final moments, when he was gasping for breath and frothing at the mouth and nose, Siddharth Sharma dismissed the symptoms as ‘acid reflux’ and was heard shouting, ‘Jabo de, jabo de’ (let him go, let him go),” alleged Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, the singer’s bandmate. Goswami added that Garg, an expert swimmer…
A sudden spike in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has put families across Delhi and Haryana on high alert. This viral infection, common among children, is spreading fast through schools and day-care centres. Health experts have emphasised that while the disease has no specific medication, early identification and home-based care can facilitate…
