I recently tried to determine the qualifications of a not-to-be-named Indian dermatologist to the stars and came up with few-to-no hard facts about her medical background. If I’m ever going to consider letting somebody use a laser near my face, 

A recent analysis found that a third of all urban Indians and quarter of all rural Indians have hypertension. To make matters worse, this same paper noted that only 20% of these urban Indians and only 10% of these rural Indians 

Felt the effects of stress recently? Who hasn’t? Psychological stress can heavily impact our mood, behavior, and social interactions with others, but it can just as easily affect us internally, in ways we never fully realize. What we think of 

In a world where instant gratification is increasingly possible, managing your diabetes, or any chronic disease, can be difficult. Considering the long-term impact of poor control might seem unnecessary when the short-term side effects aren’t so bad. But the truth is, 

Growing up, I often heard people talk about how stress lowers immunity, making illness more likely. At the time, I never really understood how a pop quiz was related to a cough (other than that the latter might get me out 

Growing up, I never really understood the complexities behind the diabetes diagnosis that my dad carried with him.  I knew his condition meant that his tall glass of orange juice at breakfast was replaced with a tall glass of water. 

Our bones are constantly changing, from the period of initial formation in the womb to peak bone mass, which occurs in our late teens to early 20s. Even throughout adulthood, we are almost constantly reabsorbing old bone and building new 

Calcium is a critical mineral that helps us maintain strong bones and keeps our heart, muscles, and nerves functioning properly. It plays a role in many bodily processes, and low levels can contribute to conditions like osteoporosis, in which bones 

Meet Ms. J: She is an advertising executive in her late 30s trying to balance her career aspirations with raising three young children. Recently, she has been feeling incredibly tired and run-down, which is in stark contrast to her usual