Iron deficiency anaemia happens when the body doesn't have enough iron to make adequate haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In India, it is extremely common,…
Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland cannot make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body's metabolism running normally. It is one of the most common thyroid disorders in India, and…
What Is PCOS? PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a hormonal and metabolic condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. In a typical menstrual cycle, the ovaries…
Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy nerve function, and severe deficiency can cause memory problems, confusion, and other symptoms that overlap with dementia, which usually improve once the deficiency is…
Discover the best vegetarian sources of vitamin B12, from milk and curd to fortified foods, plus how much you need daily and when a supplement helps.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency happens when your body doesn't have enough of this nutrient to make red blood cells and keep your nervous system working properly. It's one…
Fifty grams. That's the number most Indians have heard and mentally filed away, and it's only correct for one specific body weight. According to the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition's 2020…
Last reviewed: August 2026 Mental health in India is a major public-health concern, but the country still lacks a regularly updated national prevalence survey. India’s main nationally representative study, conducted…
Last reviewed: August 2026 Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition in which a person restricts food to keep their body weight as low as possible, feels an intense…
Acid Reflux and GERD Heartburn after a spicy dinner feels like nothing. Pop an antacid, forget about it, move on with your evening. For most people, that's exactly how the…