Infections & Immunity
Sinusitis: How to Treat It at Home and When You Need Antibiotics
Most sinusitis is caused by a virus and settles with home care. Here's how to rinse safely, how long to…
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Infections & Immunity
Tuberculosis (TB): Symptoms, Tests and Treatment in India
TB is curable with daily medicines taken for the full course, and testing and treatment are free at government centres…
Conditions A–Z
Monsoon Infections in India: How to Tell Them Apart and Stay Safe
Dengue, malaria, typhoid, leptospirosis, hepatitis A and E, and cholera all peak in the rains. A side-by-side table of clues,…
Conditions A–Z
COVID-19 Now: Symptoms, Testing, Risk Groups and When to Get Help
COVID-19 now usually starts like flu or a heavy cold. Here's which test to use, who needs to be careful,…
Conditions A–Z
Jaundice in Adults: Causes, Tests and Why Home Cures Can Harm
Jaundice is a sign, not a disease, and its cause can range from hepatitis A to a blocked bile duct.…
Infections & Immunity
How to Prevent TB: BCG, Preventive Treatment, Nutrition and More
TB is prevented with BCG, preventive treatment for household contacts, fresh air, good nutrition and early testing for high-risk people.…
Conditions A–Z
Passing a Small Kidney Stone: Size, Fluids, Pain and Red Flags
Most kidney stones under 6 mm pass on their own within a few weeks. Here is how to help it…
Skin Health
Hair Fall Home Remedies: What the Evidence Says vs Minoxidil
Most hair fall home remedies have little proof. Here's what studies show for onion juice, rosemary oil, coconut oil, amla,…
Skin Health
Plaque Psoriasis: Treatments That Work and Safe Home Care
Plaque psoriasis can't be cured yet, but creams, light therapy and modern medicines can control it. Here's what triggers flares,…
Skin Health
Common Skin Problems in India: How to Tell Them Apart
A quick guide to the skin problems Indians see most often, from fungal infections and scabies to melasma and hives,…