Author: Dr. Ayesha Ayub Shaikh

Food poisoning and gastroenteritis are more common during summer due to contaminated food, unsafe water, and improper storage. Symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and dehydration can worsen quickly. Know prevention tips, treatment options, and when to consult a doctor for severe symptoms.

Learn about muscle cramps causes, symptoms, and simple ways to relieve them. Know when medical treatment is needed.

Most Indian parents eat far more carbohydrates than they realise, because this is how meals have been structured for decades. Breakfast usually begins with paratha, bread, poha, or upma. Lunch is roti with sabzi, and dal, while dinner is described as “light”, which again means one roti or a small bowl of rice. Throughout the day, protein disappears from the plate, replaced by carbohydrates that feel filling but do very little to preserve muscle or regulate hunger. So, would a simple Indian diet without any fancy ingredients help provide wholesome nutrition, while keeping a calorie deficit and helping with weight loss? Yes, it’s totally possible with just everyday food. We’ll see how, stay with us.

Join Dr Rahul Chawla’s live migraine workshop to understand migraine management, triggers and simple ways to manage chronic headache.

Quitting smoking is never easy. Nicotine is one of the strongest addictions known to medicine because it directly changes how your brain feels pleasure and relaxation. That’s why even when someone wants to stop, the cravings keep pulling them back. Every year, millions try to quit, and most relapse within weeks. What works best is a mix of scientific methods and daily practical steps that help both your body and mind recover from nicotine dependence.

While it’s one of the most prevalent complaints among adults, back pain varies. A slipped disc, also known as a lumbar disc herniation, can cause excruciating pain and problems with mobility. Effective management and recovery of this condition depend on knowledge of its causes, symptoms, and available treatments.

Shoulder pain is a prevalent complaint that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. Rotator cuff injuries, including tears and tendinitis, are prevalent among individuals of all ages, particularly athletes and those engaged in repetitive overhead activities. Knowing the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment options for rotator cuff injuries is vital for adequate recovery.

Tendonitis is a common condition when tendons get inflamed, and it can affect anyone, especially athletes and individuals with repetitive motion injuries. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for tendonitis is essential for managing pain and preventing long-term issues.

Osteoporosis is an illness characterised by weak and brittle bones, which raises the risk of fractures and other injuries, especially in older persons. One must know osteoporosis, its risk factors, prevention techniques, and available treatments to keep bones healthy.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a health condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in your hands. Managing CTS and maintaining wrist health requires an understanding of its symptoms, causes, and available treatments.