Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. In 2020, there were an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that the USA in 2022: Quick Navigation What is Cervical Cancer Screening?…
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Hydration. Hydration. Hydration. You could drown in the information available and still be parched. In previous posts, we tackled the following: Now, let us dive deeper and tackle if alcohol counts in daily fluid intake? Quick Navigation Water in OH….
(At the outset, a shoutout and heartfelt thanks to TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) for such a seamless experience. The only thing I can potentially complain about is the waiting, but we are a populated country, and I am grateful that…
Our body needs water to function. With dehydration involved in everything from dry lips to poor sports performance, there is a lot of interest in how much water to drink every day.While staying hydrated is important, drinking too much of…
Quick Navigation Option 1: Donate. Option 2: Grab the ‘Take Back Day’. Option 3: Dispose of them yourself. Can I flush medicines down the drain? Can I discard medicines with household waste? Trivia. Option 1: Donate (Note: This is an…
We had a minor chaos at home today. Early morning, Kamla, my rescued dog, was frantically scratching the bedroom door when we were asleep.Now, this was compelling as she had been trained not to scratch doors. I rushed out the…
Nutritional supplements (multivitamins and minerals) have been a personal ire of mine ever since I started practicing medicine. It is overprescribed and nearly always asked for by patients. As the COVID 19 pandemic hit, the demand for ‘immune-boosting’ supplements and…
Quick Navigation First-Declutter. Second-Dispose. Third-Store. How I store medicines. Special considerations. Takeaway. Trivia. First- Declutter Second- Dispose Third- Store Important: Any storage area you choose should be prioritized on safety if you have small children and pets at home. How…
Water is the largest constituent of our body. With~ 60% of the male body and ~55% of the female body made of water, it is considered an essential nutrient. But how much should you be drinking? Studies have made varying…
The FDA and NHS say, ‘Don’t be tempted to use expired medicines,’ ‘After the expiry date, medicines may not be safe or as effective.’ So should you really go with that advice, or is it okay to treat your headache…