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Myths about breastfeeding: Dr Sarada dispels common misconceptions
August 1-7 marks World Breastfeeding Week, a vital reminder that breastfeeding nurtures life and promotes health
By Newsmeter Network Published on 7 Aug 2025 8:53 PM IST
Understanding Migraine: Debunking Common Myths with Medical Facts
Despite common occurrence of migraine, many myths and misconceptions about migraine persist, often leading to misunderstanding and inadequate care
By Dr Lalitha Pidaparthi, MD, DM Published on 29 July 2025 2:53 PM IST
Does WiFi radiation affect humans? Here are some myths and facts
There are several myths about WiFi usage at homes, including people believing that radiations can result in cancer
By Dr B Viswesvaran MD, DNB, DM Published on 15 July 2025 10:54 AM IST
Can asthma be fatal? Dr Anusha clears the air on major misconceptions, precautions
Asthma, a chronic lung disease results in wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath, about which lot of myths prevail
By Dr Anusha CM Published on 17 Jun 2025 6:24 PM IST
Menās Health Awareness Week: Common Myths and Facts About Menās Health
Menās health remains one of the most neglected areas in preventive healthcare. Many serious conditions go undiagnosed until they cause significant...
By Dr V Vishnu Vardhana Reddy Published on 14 Jun 2025 9:14 PM IST
Busting the top myths about Multiple Sclerosis: What you need to know
Multiple Sclerosis affects the central nervous system which has affected around 1.8 lakh people in India
By Dr. Rukmini Mridula Kandadai MBBS, DNB, DM Published on 10 Jun 2025 9:00 AM IST
Doctor speaks: Here are some myths and facts related to hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common lifestyle-related medical conditions today, affecting around 1.3 billion adults globally...
By Neelambaran A Published on 16 May 2025 9:00 AM IST
Myth vs Facts: Clearing Common Misconceptions About Thalassemia
Though thalassemia is a inherited blood disorder, there are several misconceptions about the condition.
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 May 2025 3:45 PM IST
6 Common Asthma Mythsāand the Facts you should know
Despite being a common respiratory disease, there are lot of misunderstandings about asthma
By Neelambaran A Published on 5 May 2025 9:00 AM IST
Stress Awareness Month: Debunking common misconceptions about stress
Stress is a common factor which affects several people in different ways, but several myths exist.
By Neelambaran A Published on 25 April 2025 9:00 AM IST
Autism Awareness Month: Debunking common myths about autism
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterised by behavioural, social and communication differences....
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 April 2025 9:30 AM IST
TB Awareness Month: Busting 5 common myths about the disease
TB declined from 28 persons per lakh population in 2015 to 23 persons per lakh population in 2022
By Neelambaran A Published on 23 March 2025 1:54 PM IST
