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THE UNSUNG HERO OF YOUR HEALTH: WHY YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM DESERVES MORE ATTENTION
When it comes to health and wellness, the heart, brain, and digestive system often steal the spotlight. But lurking just beneath the surface, quietly working around the clock, is a powerful network that plays a crucial role in keeping you healthy: the lymphatic system. Often...
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THE FUTURE OF FERTILITY
She has as many feathers in her cap as the number of degrees and accomplishments she holds in her medical field. Dr. Priya Selvaraj MD, DNB, MCE, MNAMS, FICOG, a senior consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology with specialisation in reproductive medicine and clinical embryology has...
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DIABETES AND EYE HEALTH: A WAKE-UP CALL AFTER THE FESTIVE SEASON
As Deepavali celebrations ended in October and Christmas festivities faded recently, many of us reflect on our indulgences—sneaking in a slice of rich plum cake, relishing pudding, or savoring a plateful of murukku while enjoying festive movie premieres. However, for those living with diabetes, prediabetes,...
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WHEN YOUR OWN BODY TURNS AGAINST YOU!
Among the most perplexing and misunderstood conditions in modern medicine is - Auto Immune Disorder. At its core, an autoimmune disorder is a case of mistaken identity. The immune system, designed to protect us from infections and foreign invaders, becomes confused and begins targeting healthy...
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A DECADE APART: THE UNCHANGED CHALLENGES OF INDIAN MEDICAL TRAINEE DOCTORS
IIn India, the internship—known as the Compulsory Residential Rotatory Internship (CRRI)—is a one-year training period after medical school. Interns rotate through major departments to gain experience and earn their medical license. After completing my medical studies in Ukraine and passing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination...
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YOU COULD GO BLIND RUBBING YOUR EYES
Varun (name changed) came to my clinic with a history of blurred vision. He faced glare at night while coming home from tuition on his cycle; he faced severe eye strain, and his spectacle power values kept changing every three months, which was unusual. He...
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SOBER CURIOUS: IS GEN Z SETTING A NEW TREND?
Consuming alcohol and socialising have gone hand-in-hand for centuries, in most cultures around the world. The Swedes take shots of potent aquavit at their midsommar parties; Spaniards keep wine on the table for both lunch and dinner; English law permits 16-year-olds to have a single...
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GLOW SAFELY: HOW TO AVOID TOXIC INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS
Indus Valley Organic has almost five decades of legacy. It formulated the very first organic hair colour and started contract manufacturing and providing the technical know-how to brands across the globe. Later, the hair colour was launched in the Netherlands and Europe, followed by the...
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DIWALI GIFTING IDEAS: THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR A SPARKLING CELEBRATION
M.A.C Drops Embroidered Opulence: Festive Glam, ElevatedM.A.C Cosmetics is excited to announce the launch of their limited-edition Diwali Collection, ‘Embroidered Opulence’. Which includes, Bling-a-ling Molten Metal Highlighter, Retro Matte & Satin Lipsticks, Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner and Embroidered Opulence Eye Shadow X 6...
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CHILDREN AND THE COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME CONUNDRUM
When I was in school in the 1990’s, we would take great pride in walking to the staff room to get chalk pieces of various colours at the request of our teachers. Most classes were taken in a naturally ventilated room with lights coming in...
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