Month: July 2026
Cancer Myths vs Facts: What Patients Need to Know
Can cancer spread by touching someone? Does a biopsy make cancer spread? Is cancer always hereditary? These are some of the most common questions patients ask after a cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, misinformation about cancer is widespread, and believing these myths can delay diagnosis, affect treatment decisions, and increase anxiety. Understanding the truth about cancer is…
Acidity vs GERD: Understanding the Difference and When to Seek Help
Most people have experienced a burning sensation in the chest after a heavy meal, a late dinner, or a spicy dish. Reaching for an antacid and moving on feels like the natural response. For many, that is perfectly appropriate. But for a significant number of people in India, what feels lik e routine acidity is…
Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Between taking care of your family, meeting work commitments, and managing everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to put your own health on hold. Many women ignore a breast lump, dismiss a change as hormonal, or postpone a screening because life feels too busy. Unfortunately, breast cancer doesn’t always announce itself with obvious symptoms. In many cases,…
Early Symptoms of Diabetes You Should Not Ignore
India is home to 101 million people living with diabetes and another 136 million with prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at the level of a diabetes diagnosis. What makes this particularly significant is that more than half of all diabetic individuals in India are undiagnosed. In a…
Persistent Cough: When Should You Be Concerned?
Almost everyone coughs from time to time. A short cough after a cold is normal and usually clears in a week or two. But when a cough continues for weeks, or keeps returning without a clear reason, it deserves attention. A persistent cough lasting more than eight weeks is classified as chronic cough, and it…
