Are you taking Vitamin D supplements without a doctor’s advice? While these pills are widely available over the counter, self-medicating can be risky. Many people today rely on vitamin supplements to maintain their health, often without understanding proper usage or dosage. This can lead to serious health complications, especially when it comes to Vitamin D.The…
When a person begins making more spelling mistakes than usual, typos in emails, odd word mixes, or confused sentence sequences, it might seem like simple fatigue or the result of a busy life. But among the many reasons for such slips, researchers are now pointing to a less obvious one: the earliest signs of cognitive…
Black raisins, also known as dried black grapes or Zabib, are among nature’s most nutritious superfoods. Beyond their natural sweetness, they offer impressive benefits for bone and joint health. Rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, boron, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, black raisins help strengthen bones, enhance mineral absorption, and reduce inflammation that can weaken…
When it comes to traditional dairy foods, few can match the refreshing taste and nutritional richness of curd and buttermilk. Both have held a cherished place in Indian diets for generations, known for their cooling effect, probiotic goodness, and digestive benefits. Despite their close connection, as buttermilk is derived from curd, these two dairy staples…
Weight fluctuations, whether sudden gain or loss, can have a significant impact on kidney health. Studies suggest that rapid or frequent changes in body weight are linked to a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and reduced renal function. Sudden weight gain may result from fluid retention or fat accumulation, both of which…
If you’ve been popping Vitamin D supplements religiously, thinking you’re doing your bones, muscles, and immune system a huge favor, there’s a little secret you might be missing, and it has nothing to do with dosage. It’s all about when and how you take it.Dr. Sudhir Kumar, also known as hyderabaddoctor, recently shared some advice…
Kidney removal, medically known as a nephrectomy, is a major surgical procedure performed to treat kidney disease, cancer, or to enable a healthy individual to donate a kidney. While the operation can be life-saving or improve long-term health outcomes, it often comes with a period of recovery marked by discomfort and other physical challenges. Experiencing…
In the heart of Kathmandu’s old city, amid the chaos of ringing temple bells, swirling incense, and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, lives a little girl who is no ordinary child. She is the Kumari, the only living goddess in the world. Chosen from a Buddhist community and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists,…
We are living in the age of the Internet and social media where anyone can dig out the past, present and future of a person. If you want to know what’s going on in someone’s life, just check their different social media profiles and you’ll get a glimpse. Today, even love and relationships have an…
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths. In India, heart ailments are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, a reminder that prevention must start early. Recently, in the Total Health Podcast with DD news, Cardiovascular surgeon at RML…
