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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 15:01 IST According to National Family Health Survey, over 35–40% of urban men aged 25–54 are already hypertensive, with prehypertension peaking at around 36% in the 30–39 group Sedentary desk jobs, high sodium from processed and restaurant food, visceral fat and chronic stress, have shifted what …
Only when reports indicate ‘SGPT’ or ‘bilirubin’ do most people think of the liver. However, the body may be indicating problems in different ways long before a blood test is ordered, like changes on the skin. Dermatologists frequently see patients complaining of itching, pigmentation, or mysterious marks, the causes of …
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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 17:28 IST She wanted to donate a kidney to anyone who needed it. No relative, no friend, no emotional bond. Just a stranger whose life might continue because of her choice. Without a personal relationship or a “special reason,” pure altruism did not fit neatly into …
Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 12:58 IST For those who enjoy structured eating, intermittent fasting can remain a viable option. For others, regular meals and mindful calorie management may be equally effective Some researchers argue that intermittent fasting may influence other metabolic markers, such as blood sugar regulation, hunger hormones, or …
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