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Ranchi: On World Sleep Day, observed this year with the slogan “Sleep well, live better”, doctors in Ranchi stressed that good sleep is essential for people of all ages and warned against common myths, unhealthy habits, and self-medication.Dr Nishant Goyal, professor of psychiatry at the Central Institute of Psychiatry, said the belief that elderly people…
Most of us think drinking water is simple. You’re either thirsty, so you grab a glass, or you’re not, so you skip it. But our kidneys aren’t quite that forgiving. These little organs are busy filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and regulating fluids. When you don’t drink enough, they have to work overtime. And that’s not…
The Renault Duster is among the most eagerly awaited upcoming launches in the Indian automotive market. This new-generation model is set to reignite one of the most celebrated nameplates in India’s SUV landscape. Originally introduced in 2012, the Duster was a pioneer that reshaped India’s compact SUV segment, laying the foundation for what would become…
Heart disease still carries this strange reputation. Something that happens later. To someone else. To people who didn’t take care of themselves. And yet, cardiologists are seeing younger patients walk into clinics every week with symptoms they ignored because they believed the wrong things for too long.So here’s the deal: your heart doesn’t care how…
With typhoid fever still lurking in many communities due to contaminated food and water supply, it’s a persistent threat, notably in areas lacking proper sanitation infrastructure. Dangerous myths can complicate recognition and treatment, resulting in dire consequences for patients. Typhoid fever still affects thousands every year, especially in countries with unsafe water and poor sanitation….
When drinking water, glass and copper bottles are two popular choices. Copper water bottles contain antimicrobial properties, but glass bottles function as chemical-free storage containers for pure drinking water. The two products offer different health benefits, but users need to understand their risks. Copper can leach from metal objects and glass bottle caps contain microplastics,…
What kind of menstrual products one should use is absolutely a personal choice. However, we cannot overlook the comfort that tampons provide. But many women avoid using them, thinking the tampon might get lost in the vagina. But, that’s not true. “Can a tampon get lost inside of you? No, it cannot. Your cervix, which…
Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having a normal ECG, and stress test insisted on getting a CT Angiography done, because he ‘saw it on a podcast.‘ Dr. Bondre added that the man was asymptomatic, and was simply driven by…
Sometimes long held beliefs are tested when science weighs in. Whether these are theories or claims, emerging studies and research are consistently separating the facts from myths. When it came to health myths this year, scientific evidence has put a stop to some of them. This transparency has given individuals a better understanding of their…
Myth 1- “Fatty liver only affects overweight people.” What studies show: Obesity is a major risk for fatty liver, however, lean people can also develop it. A large systematic review in the Journal of Hepatology found that around 25 % were lean rather than overweight/obese had fatty liver. Myth 2- “Supplements or detox drinks can cure…
