When doctors ask your blood group, it isn’t small talk. Knowing whether you’re A, B, AB, or O (and whether you’re positive or negative) can literally save your life. But why is this detail so critical? And why can...
We often think of bones as unchanging — solid structures that quietly support us. In reality, bones are living tissue, constantly breaking down and rebuilding. As we age, that balance can shift. When breakdown outpaces rebuilding, bones lose strength...
Menopause is a natural phase of life—your body’s way of telling you it’s transitioning into a new chapter. While it can bring some surprises like hot flashes, mood swings, or sleep changes, with the right care, it can also...
. What is PSA?
PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen
A glycoprotein enzyme made by cells of the prostate gland
Normally, PSA is found in small amounts in blood.
When prostate cells are damaged (by cancer, inflammation, or even benign...
1. What is Typhoid?
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria.It spreads mainly through contaminated food & water (remember: ganda pani = bimari ka nirmaata 😄).
2. When to Suspect Typhoid
Fever for more than 5–7 days (often rising slowly)
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Why LFTs Matter
Your liver works like a central control room for the body. It:
Processes nutrients and stores energy
Makes proteins and clotting factors
Breaks down toxins and medicines
Helps with digestion by making bile
When the liver is injured,...
Meera didn’t walk in looking for a miracle.She just wanted something—anything—to take the edge off.
Her words were simple:
“I cry before my period like someone’s died. My breasts hurt when I walk down stairs. I love my family, but before...
A Herbalist’s Shift
She wasn’t new to healing. In fact, she had spent years crafting tinctures, growing calendula by hand, and preparing teas for others. A practicing botanical herbalist in her early fifties, she had guided many through minor ailments...
In our pathology lab, we often deal with silent stories behind those test tubes. One such story came in a transparent vial marked “Urine Routine,” with a faint reddish hue that had nothing to do with blood. It belonged...
In many Indian homes, elders still say, “Drink water from a copper bottle – it keeps you healthy.” Some even remember silver coins being dipped in water to keep it fresh. But is there real truth behind this? Or...