Why Medicines Fail for Some: Gastroenterologists Point to the Gut Microbiome
Your gut affects how your medicine works. Learn from an expert why it is a ‘sensor’ of drug action. The gut‘s influence is widely…
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Why Pain Outlasts the Injury: A Doctor Explains the Brain-Nervous System Connection
Sometimes injuries can hurt long after they have healed. Dr Sood explains that this has more to do with your nervous system than physiological…
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Heart Surgeon Shares 5 Vital Preventive Screenings Every Adult Should Know for Early Detection
Routine screening tests are crucial in detecting disease early, allowing for timely medical intervention. Dr London shares 5 tests that actually work. Diseases often…
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Lifelong Wellness: Navigating Women’s Healthcare Across Every Stage of Life
This article is authored by Dr Kiran Coelho, Consultant, obstetrician-gynaecologist, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre. Women’s health has historically not received the attention it…
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No Gallbladder? Dr. Kunal Sood Explains How Your Body Adapts
Gallbladder removal leads to short term side effects, which the body can adjust to over time, with the help of the right lifestyle changes,…
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Take Control of Your Breast Health: 5 Everyday Habits That Lower Your Risk
Everyday habits can support better breast health – here are some simple lifestyle changes every woman can follow.Usually and unfortunately, people seek care only…
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