It is a common sight in almost every Tamil household: passing around a box of fennel seeds (sombu) after a heavy meal, stirring up a glass of cumin water (jeera water), or keeping a steady stock of over-the-counter antacids in the medicine box. While occasional indigestion is normal after a feast or a heavy Sunday […]
When dealing with chronic stomach pain, persistent acid reflux, or unexplained digestive issues, a doctor will often recommend an endoscopy procedure. However, across the state, this recommendation is frequently met with hesitation. Many patients delay crucial internal screenings because of widespread misconceptions and fear surrounding endoscopy. These delays in necessary endoscopic evaluations often cause treatable
One of the biggest myths out there is that liver damage is caused only by alcohol. However, the rising crisis of Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) across Tamil Nadu, even among teetotallers says otherwise. Driven by modern eating habits, high-carb foods, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle, this condition occurs when excess fat deposits directly into liver cells,