Dr Chaitali Doshi Ever noticed your gums feeling puffier or your mouth extra sensitive around your period? It’s not your imagination! Hormones play a surprising role in our oral health, and fluctuations throughout life can have a noticeable impact. The good news is that with a little understanding and some simple tweaks, you can keep […]Read More
Dr Lisha P Balan When disasters or accidents occur, our immediate response often involves providing physical first aid. However, the psychological impact of such traumatic events is just as critical, and addressing this requires what is known as “psychological first aid”. This form of support focuses on offering emotional and mental care to those affected, […]Read More
Team L&M HCMCT Manipal Hospital and Pfizer India have collaborated to launch a dedicated Centre for adult vaccination at HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, strengthening the delivery of adult vaccines. The Centre is focused on improving patient care by providing comprehensive adult vaccination services against various vaccine-preventable diseases, including Pneumococcal disease, Influenza, Human Papillomavirus […]Read More
Ashok Rattan Mpox, a viral infection that was previously endemic in Central and West Africa, has now escalated into a global crisis. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 23, 2022, as the outbreak rapidly spread to over 100 countries. This urgency underscores the need for […]Read More
Dr Utkarsha Basakhetre Desai Battling dental anxiety? It might be sneaking up on your oral health too! The fear of pain, the unknown, or past negative experiences can create a barrier to seeking necessary dental care. But here’s the good news: overcoming dental anxiety is absolutely possible. Let me tell you some effective strategies to […]Read More
Dr Arjun Srivatsa Welcome to the 21st century, where skipping a meal is easier than putting down electronic gadgets that have become an integral part of our lives in today’s digital age. In Q3 2023, 96 per cent of people aged 16 to 64 owned mobile phones, mostly smartphones. By 2022, 27 per cent of […]Read More
Team L&M In today’s fast paced world, stress and overburdened lives have become the new normal for everyone working in any industry, leading to various physical and emotional challenges. Among these stress eating is a phenomenon that makes an individual turn to food as a source of comfort in response to stress, anxiety, or other […]Read More
Team L&M It’s not a rare sight to see Keralites patiently waiting in front of alcohol shops. The connection between Keralites and alcohol is inseparable, deeply rooted in cultural practices and social gatherings. Yet, we all know that alcohol is bad for health, especially for liver health. Let’s debunk some common myths and understand the […]Read More
Team L&M Dr Patrick S Kamath, a world-renowned liver specialist from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA, has praised India’s advancements in liver disease treatment, stating that the country is on the right track. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) 2024 in […]Read More
Team L&M Homemade recipes claimed on social media to be liver detoxifiers have no scientific validity, and there is no need for such artificial means or shortcuts to protect the liver, according to Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Chairman of the Kerala State IMA Research Cell. Speaking at the wellness convention themed Liver Facts and Myths- Transforming […]Read More