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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
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Flying Too Often? This Common Blood Issue Could Make It Risky: Don't Ignore It
Low haemoglobin reduces oxygen delivery, making flying riskier due to lower cabin oxygen levels and increased fatigue or dizziness.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: The Overlooked Reason Behind Persistent Fatigue, Hair Fall And Body Pain
Dr Anjali Kumar explains why vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among women and how a simple blood test can help detect it.
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Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Blood Tests Can Reveal Hidden Causes Of Hair Loss; Dermatologist Lists Key Screenings
Dermatologist Jushya Bhatia Sarin discusses crucial tests for hair thinning and early greying: not all blood panels are equal.
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Doctor Explains 4 Major HbA1c Blood Sugar Test Myths Keeping Indians On The Wrong Diabetes Path
The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.
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Doctor Shares Better Tests Than HbA1c, The Most Common Blood Sugar Test, To Spot And Fix Diabetes Early
HbA1c tells you where your blood sugar has been. The tests below tell you where it's going.
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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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Myths Debunked: Watch Out For These Myths About Your Liver Health
Liver Health Myths: The liver can function at a reduced capacity for a long time before showing signs of distress. Read on as we list some of the most common myths surrounding liver health.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
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Flying Too Often? This Common Blood Issue Could Make It Risky: Don't Ignore It
Low haemoglobin reduces oxygen delivery, making flying riskier due to lower cabin oxygen levels and increased fatigue or dizziness.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: The Overlooked Reason Behind Persistent Fatigue, Hair Fall And Body Pain
Dr Anjali Kumar explains why vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among women and how a simple blood test can help detect it.
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Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Blood Tests Can Reveal Hidden Causes Of Hair Loss; Dermatologist Lists Key Screenings
Dermatologist Jushya Bhatia Sarin discusses crucial tests for hair thinning and early greying: not all blood panels are equal.
-
Doctor Explains 4 Major HbA1c Blood Sugar Test Myths Keeping Indians On The Wrong Diabetes Path
The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.
-
Doctor Shares Better Tests Than HbA1c, The Most Common Blood Sugar Test, To Spot And Fix Diabetes Early
HbA1c tells you where your blood sugar has been. The tests below tell you where it's going.
-
How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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Myths Debunked: Watch Out For These Myths About Your Liver Health
Liver Health Myths: The liver can function at a reduced capacity for a long time before showing signs of distress. Read on as we list some of the most common myths surrounding liver health.
