Team L&M Millions of people around the world rely on contact lenses for clear vision and greater convenience compared to traditional glasses. However, experts are raising concerns over common misuse that could have serious consequences for eye health. One of the most frequent and dangerous habits among lens users is sleeping with contact lenses that […]Read More
Team L&M A recurring headache, a bit of forgetfulness, or a sudden stumble might not be merely related to stress or anxiety. For thousands of Indians each year, such symptoms are the beginning of a perilous, though much-misunderstood illness — brain tumour. “Brain tumours imitate usual problems like headaches, dizziness, mood swings, which can lead […]Read More
Team L&M Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate brain […]Read More
Team L&M Back pain, once considered an issue for those above 50, is now increasingly affecting youngsters too. Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of regular exercise, prolonged sitting, and poor posture are contributing to rising cases. However, patients delay treatment by taking medication from a pharmacy store and ignoring upper and lower back pain, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Renowned Psychiatrist Dr Sandeep Vohra is a pioneer of tele-mental health in India. Founder of online platform NWNT, he over three decades of experience in treating anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related disorders. He also has to his credit the development of AI-driven mental health screening tools like the “Stressometer”. Dr Vohra works with […]Read More
Dr Meghana Nyapathi A placenta is actively involved in transporting nutrients to the fetus. It has both direct and indirect effects on fetal cardiovascular functioning and has an endocrine influence on the mother and fetus. As such, a properly functioning placenta is crucial for normal fetal development and plays a central role in mediating effects […]Read More
Team L&M Tomorrow (31st May) is World No Tobacco Day, a global health awareness day observed annually to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage people to quit. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the theme “Unmasking the Appeal,” which focuses on how tobacco and related industries target youth […]Read More
Dr Ps Mondal As World Thyroid Day (May 25) approaches, new data highlights the significant burden of thyroid disorders in India, with nearly 1 in 10 women in the country suffering from these conditions. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) V reveals a stark gender disparity, reporting that 2.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 […]Read More
Dr. Chirag Panchal The brain is frequently referred to as the human body’s command centre — a delicate, amazing organ that regulates everything from memory and movement, to emotion and creativity. When a serious illness, such as a brain tumour, affects this powerful system, it is more than a medical diagnosis. It disrupts the very […]Read More
Team L&M Dengue fever has become a serious and growing health threat in India, especially between July and mid-November. Recent years have seen a sharp rise in cases across the country not just in traditional hotspots, but in newer regions as well, such as Nagaland and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Experts point to climate change […]Read More