Gallbladder stones, or cholelithiasis, are small, hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder, the small organ that stores bile to aid digestion. While often associated with diet or lifestyle, gallstones are surprisingly common during pregnancy and the months that follow. Many women experience sudden abdominal pain, nausea, or discomfort without …
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age. However, growing evidence suggests that a significant number of Indian women are reaching menopause much earlier. When this transition happens before the age of 40, it is called premature menopause, and when …
New research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. The study, published in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, demonstrates how a new medicine under development could become a future treatment for fatty liver disease and …