– Dr. Tanaisha Patel As winter descends, a deadly haze seems to blanket many of India’s cities, more severely felt in Mumbai, Delhi and other metros. The persistent rise in air pollution has transformed simple coughs, fevers and colds into a nationwide respiratory emergency. This wave, commonly being labelled ‘viral fever’, is in reality, far […]
Diwali is as much about illuminating our homes as it is about lightening our hearts. It invites us to release old grudges, heal strained ties and make peace with the past. Yet forgiveness, the very essence of Diwali’s spiritual renewal, is often misunderstood. True forgiveness does not mean reopening doors that wisdom tells us to […]
Our heart’s well-being is shaped daily by the choices on our plate. While advice to lower cholesterol and exercise is important, true cardiovascular resilience goes beyond numbers and rules. Emerging research shows the gut plays a pivotal role, influencing inflammation, cholesterol and blood pressure. This World Heart Day, which falls on 29th September, 2025, let’s […]
Why It’s Not Just Hormones… And What You Can Do About It You’re sitting at your desk, trying to finish one simple task, but your brain feels foggy… You’re snapping at your loved ones for no real reason… Tears spring up while watching a random advt. on TV… You can’t sleep well and you’re always […]
– By Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria As we welcome the New Year with wishes for health, happiness and new beginnings, we get busy with family, feasting and making plans. But amidst the celebration, one important aspect often gets overlooked – our bones. Even as we enjoy festivities and traditions, our bones are quietly ageing with […]
Over the past year, I’ve had dozens of patients walk into my clinic with the same hopeful question: “Doctor, should I start Ozempic or Mounjaro? I’ve heard it works like magic for weight loss!” I understand where this hope comes from. With celebrity endorsements, dramatic before-and-after photos, and the promise of shedding kilos without dieting, […]
Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria is an Orthopedic Surgeon, holding a Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery. He aims to increase awareness about bone health, which has been adversely affected in keeping with today’s unhealthy lifestyle and nutritional issues. [Connect with him at: drkaiwan94@gmail.com ] As an Orthopaedic surgeon, I encounter numerous patients with musculoskeletal issues, and […]
In today’s digital age, ‘Dr. Google’ has become every healthcare professional’s unofficial, uninvited and wildly inaccurate colleague – the one who skips med school but still has a lot to say in the exam room! With the rise of search engines, medical symptoms are just a few clicks away from self-diagnosis, whether you’re suffering from […]
As India prepares to welcome the monsoons, healthcare providers are also bracing for a familiar annual challenge: the spike in respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza (the flu). With damp weather, poor air circulation and increased exposure in crowded settings, the conditions are conducive to the spread of the flu virus. Among the most effective tools […]
– Understanding Painkillers, Anti-inflammatories & Antibiotics – Imagine this: You wake up with a throbbing headache, your friend is nursing a swollen knee from a gym injury, and your cousin is down with a fever: three different ailments, three different treatments. In a world where popping pills has become second nature, do we know what […]
My dear Parsi Times readers, Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak! Let’s welcome the new year with an honest chat. We Parsis love our comfort – our cushy armchairs, our afternoon naps, and of course, being WhatsApp warriors where we sit and type away, slowly turning into Dhansak-fed ‘papeto’. But while our taste buds may be thriving, what […]