This year’s ‘World Kidney Day’ theme, ‘Are your kidneys ok? Detect early, protect kidney health’, underscores need for ...

FIZZY drinks raise your cancer risk, according to a study. Women who consume more than one sugary drink per day were found to be five times more likely to get mouth cancer than those who drink ...

Kidney disease can be symptomless in early stages, but signs like fatigue, swelling, changes in urine, shortness of breath, ...

A small amount of earwax is perfectly normal and actually beneficial, but occasionally it can accumulate, leading to various ...

An especially strong ammonia smell could indicate dehydration or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Either a sweet or fruity odor may indicate diabetes or high blood sugar. Also read | World Kidney Day ...

Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection that primarily affects the spaces between the toes and the soles of the feet. In severe cases, it can also spread to the arches of the feet. If the ...

Fungi thrive in conditions where the immune system is weakened. "Diabetes is the most common underlying cause of kidney fungal infections," notes Dr Madduri.

Five students from a school in Kerala’s Ernakulam district have shown signs of viral meningitis. Two are in the ICU, but all ...