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Veteran Heart Surgeon Explains When Leg Swelling Signals Real Trouble
New Delhi | Nov 15, 2025 A seasoned cardiovascular expert with more than 25 years in the field has offered clarity on a question many people quietly worry about: when does swelling in the legs become a medical red flag? Leg swelling — medically known as edema — is fairly common and often harmless. But as heart surgeon Dr Jeremy London explained on November 14, there are circumstances where it reflects something far more serious. Swelling happens when fluid escapes from blood vessels and...
World Pneumonia Day 2025: 5 Key Prevention Tips Every Indian Family Should Know
New Delhi | November 12, 2025 On World Pneumonia Day 2025, experts are once again reminding families across India about the importance of awareness and prevention against pneumonia — one of the leading causes of infectious deaths among children under five. Studies have shown that in India, pneumonia is responsible for up to 26% of deaths in children under five, a figure that underscores the urgent need for preventive action. Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi,...
Diabetologist with 24 Years of Experience Recommends 6 Essential Tests Every 6 Months for Long-Term Health
New Delhi | November 8, 2025 Health is truly wealth, and taking care of it means more than just eating right or exercising regularly. Diabetologist Dr. Brijmohan Arora, who has been practicing in Dwarka, New Delhi, for 24 years, recently shared six simple medical tests that everyone should get done every six months to maintain good health and detect diseases early. In his Instagram post dated September 14, Dr. Arora explained that while habits like eating whole foods, avoiding processed items,...
Toxic Compound Found in Odisha’s Ancient Cycad Plants; AIIMS Bhubaneswar Begins Study on Its Health Risks
Bhubaneswar, November 4 In a major scientific discovery with serious health implications, researchers have identified a dangerous neurotoxin called BMAA (β-N-methylamino-L-alanine) in several species of ancient Cycad plants growing in the forests of Odisha. The finding was announced by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in an official press release on Monday. The presence of this toxin has raised public health concerns, as many local communities in Odisha still consume foods made from cycad plants. Traditional...
The Four Unsung Heroes Of The Indian Kitchen: Doctor’s Take On Natural Wellness
November 3, 2025 | New Delhi In a time when supplement bottles line every wellness shelf, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr. Alok Chopra reminds us that true health may already be simmering in our kitchens. With four decades of medical experience, Dr. Chopra champions the return to whole foods, urging people to look at traditional Indian ingredients that have quietly supported well-being for generations. He identifies four “heroes” in the Indian kitchen that outperform many modern supplements...