Children born with a single kidney, a condition known as unilateral renal agenesis (URA), can often lead healthy and active lives. Research shows that despite being born with only one kidney, most children experience normal kidney function throughout childhood and into adulthood. The human body is capable of adapting to the absence of one kidney,…
After her diagnosis, Samantha took a break from acting for months. In many interviews she shared, “some days getting out of bed was hard”. Apart from functional medicine, her treatment included customized physiotherapy. Despite dealing with an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and muscle weakness, she has steadily rebuilt her strength. In a conversation with…
Limerence is an intense, involuntary romantic obsession that goes beyond typical infatuation, consuming individuals with intrusive thoughts and emotional dependency. While not a clinical diagnosis, this state can disrupt daily life, causing a full-body stress response. Researchers debate whether it’s purely pathological or a transformative, albeit destabilizing, form of human longing. We all have been…
Heart diseases claim millions of lives globally. A cardiovascular surgeon highlights common traits in patients: smoking, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and genetics. While genetics can’t be changed, lifestyle modifications like diet, exercise, and stress management significantly impact gene expression and overall heart health, addressing the root causes of these conditions. Heart diseases are the leading…
December is back, and one of the best months to go for vacations. There are multiple reasons for this, like multiple holidays coming up, or just wanting to go on the Christmas and New Year getaway. Whatever your reasons are, there is no denying the fact that it’s one of the best times to escape…
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Dignitas, died by assisted suicide at 92, advocating for self-determination. Minelli died ‘self-determinedly by voluntary assisted dying’, his organisation said in a release. His death reignites debate on the right to die, encompassing assisted suicide and euthanasia. Here’s everything you need to know about dignitas founder and the right to die….
Jonathan Schoeff, MD, a board-certified surgeon and longevity expert, breaks down a fitness truth in a recent Instagram post: not every muscle responds the same to training. Some build mass easily, while others resist no matter the effort. He uses a simple color code: red for the hardest, yellow for tricky, and green for responsive….
It is common for countries to depend on only a handful of major airports located in large cities. However, the United States stands apart from the world by maintaining an enormous aviation network that reaches far beyond metropolitan boundaries. With more than 16,000 airports spread across varied landscapes, the country has created an extraordinary level…
Most of North India, and the national capital New Delhi in particular, is battling a severe pollution crisis with the AQI relentlessly reaching dangerous levels. Since not everyone has the option to relocate to another city for a few weeks, air purifiers come to the rescue. Air purifiers clean indoor air by trapping dust, pollen,…
It is unbelievably green and does not look like Rajasthan at all. The beautifully pruned trees, the manicured lawns, the lovely small ponds around Rajasthani-style minarets, half submerged with creepers growing around them and lotus leaves floating with occasional flowers adding a sprout of colour, give an ethereal feel to the Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur.PS:…
