Sanjay, a 47‑year‑old IT professional, led a sedentary lifestyle with long working hours and little physical activity. Over the past few months, he began experiencing unexpected urine leakage, especially when laughing loudly or sneezing. With no prior health issues, these episodes left him confused and frustrated. After repeated incidents, he finally consulted his physician. Rekha, a 30‑year‑old mother of a two‑year‑old, faced similar challenges. Along with leakage, she frequ

Motherhood is often described as a joyful and transformative journey, but for some women, the postpartum period can also be overwhelming. Sandhya, a 28-year-old first-time mother, had expected happiness along with the responsibilities of caring for a newborn. Instead, her experience after delivery did not match those expectations. Each day brought new struggles. She noticed persistent changes in her mood, emotions, and energy levels, but could not understand what was happenin

Have you ever thought about how what you eat today can affect your heart tomorrow? Let’s talk about cholesterol and a condition called atherosclerosis (1,2). Atherosclerosis is when your arteries gradually become blocked over time. The tricky part? You may not notice symptoms until it becomes serious (3). What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance your body needs to build cells, make hormones, and produce Vitamin D. Your liver makes most of it, but foods like

Noticing mucus in stool can feel worrying, but small amounts of clear or white mucus are completely normal (1,2). Mucus is a natural substance made by your intestines. It helps stool move smoothly and protects your gut (2). Mucus in stool can occur across all age groups, including adults, children, and infants (1,3). Excessive mucus, or mucus accompanied by blood and abdominal pain, may point to an underlying digestive issue (2). This article will speak about what triggers mu

Many people often fall sick. They catch cold regularly, feel tired, or deal with stomach discomfort. Most people think it’s due to stress, weather changes, or aging. But the real reason can sometimes start in the gut. Mr Harish, a 55-year-old schoolteacher, often felt drained and caught infections every few months. He believed it was part of getting older until his doctor explained that his gut health was affecting his immunity. When Harish started eating more fiber, fresh fr

A family member of mine, who also happens to be a doctor gifted me a Freestyle Libre sensor from Abbott last month. When I looked it up, I realized each sensor costs around ₹6,000. I’d been curious about continuous glucose monitoring ever since working on a project related to it, so this was the perfect chance to finally see how it works and track my own blood sugar control. Setup was a breeze. It took less than five minutes to install, and surprisingly, I didn’t feel a thing