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What can your nails say about your health? Physician Dr Kunal Sood shares 5 insights

What can your nails say about your health? Physician Dr Kunal Sood shares 5 insights

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Taking care of our nails is part of personal grooming, and many people take that very seriously. They take manicure and pedicure appointments to keep the nails looking good. Also Read | Gardening may improve your health and lifespan: Dr Mark Hyman shares 6 research-backed ways how that works However, their natural state can share signs about an individual’s overall health, according to Dr Kunal Sood, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine. Taking to Instagram on August 8, he shared five such things that can be inferred from a person’s nails. 1. Spoon-shaped nails The shape of the nails gives an important clue. As per Dr Sood, spoon-shaped nails, or koilonychia, are classically associated with long-standing iron deficiency. “They may occur because iron deficiency affects nail growth and keratin formation, but the appearance alone cannot diagnose low iron. Blood tests such as ferritin and a complete blood count are usually needed,” he stated. 2. White spots Small white spots on the nails usually result from minor injury to the …

Worried about fluctuating blood pressure? Physician Dr Kunal Sood lists five supplements to help

Worried about fluctuating blood pressure? Physician Dr Kunal Sood lists five supplements to help

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Blood pressure is the force blood exerts against the walls of the arteries. According to the Cleveland Clinic website, a normal blood pressure reading for most adults is below 120/80 mm Hg. Also Read | Why do people feel less bloated or lose weight when eating pasta in Italy? Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explains If the blood pressure is higher than normal, it raises the risk of heart disease. However, low blood pressure can also cause health issues. Therefore, keeping it steady within a healthy range is of vital importance. To help those who find it difficult to stick to the range, Dr Kunal Sood took to Instagram on July 24 and listed five supplements that help. They are presented as follows. 1. Beetroot powder Beetroot provides dietary nitrate, which oral bacteria convert into nitrite and then nitric oxide. Nitric oxide relaxes blood vessels and may lower systolic blood pressure (blood pressure when the heart is contracting and pushing blood into the arteries). However, Dr Sood pointed out that the benefits depend on the product’s …

Noticing lumps on your neck? Physician Dr Kunal Sood shares step-by-step guide to self-examine thyroid at home

Noticing lumps on your neck? Physician Dr Kunal Sood shares step-by-step guide to self-examine thyroid at home

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Keeping track of your health doesn’t always begin in a doctor’s clinic – it often starts with noticing changes in your own body. Since you’re the one most familiar with how your body looks and feels, you’re often the first to spot something unusual. Simple self-checks, such as examining your thyroid, won’t diagnose a medical condition, but they can help you identify changes early and bring them to your doctor’s attention before they become a bigger concern. Read more to find out how to check your thyroid for abnormalities at home. (Pexel) Also Read | Can eating meals too fast lead to metabolic syndrome? Doctor explains how rapid food intake affects long term health Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has shared a simple guide to examining your thyroid at home. In an Instagram video posted on July 14, he explains why monitoring your thyroid health is important and how regular self-checks can help you spot potential abnormalities early, prompting timely medical evaluation if needed. Why check thyroid at home? According …

Indore physician warns ‘never ignore vitamin B12 deficiency’; shares how it can lead to serious long term health issues

Indore physician warns ‘never ignore vitamin B12 deficiency’; shares how it can lead to serious long term health issues

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Published on: Jan 03, 2026 12:39 pm IST Vitamin B12 is vital for energy and brain function. Dr Chetan Kothari warns that neglecting signs of deficiency can lead to serious health problems. Many of us don’t pay attention to vitamin B12, but it’s a powerhouse nutrient your body needs for energy, brain function, and overall health. Ignoring it can cause tiredness, brain fog, nerve issues, and more. Dr Chetan Kothari, a general physician based in Indore with 25+ years of experience, shares in his January 1 Instagram post how ignoring B12 deficiency can have long-term consequences and explains how it impacts overall well-being. (Also read: Faridabad oncologist warns ‘lung cancer rising among women under 50’, even in those who never smoked a cigarette ) Timely B12 testing essential for energy and brain health, says physician.(Freepik) Common signs of vitamin B12 deficiency “I’m going to talk to you today about vitamin B12 deficiency and how it can cause certain symptoms,” Dr Kothari said. He explained, “It can lead to numbness or tingling in the body, and …

Is Elon Musk’s political stress taking toll on his mental health? Physician warns against worrying signs

Is Elon Musk’s political stress taking toll on his mental health? Physician warns against worrying signs

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Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person and SpaceX CEO, likely demonstrating signs of “rapid aging,” claimed a physician after a release of new episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast on Friday. During the post, the X owner seemed tired, evoking comparisons between his physical health prior to his entry into international affairs, Irish Star reported. Elon Musk’s health is under scrutiny after a podcast appearance where he appeared tired. Dr. Stuart Fischer attributes his decline to stress from political involvement.(REUTERS) According to detractors like Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary for the United Kingdom, Musk is a key figure in “a global network who want to destroy the ties that bind our communities and our way of life.” Musk has launched a global campaign to advance far-right platforms. Elon Musk’s health: Dr Stuart Fischer warns raises concerns Speaking to Daily Mail, Dr. Stuart Fischer told Daily Mail, said, “Even local politics is stressful enough but the divisiveness on the national and international level is different.” Fischer went on to highlight that people who formerly loved Musk are …

Delhi doctor murder: Brutally tortured, police say CCTV camera footage revealed four suspects | Latest News India

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New Delhi, The Delhi Police’s investigation into the murder of an elderly physician in southeast Delhi’s Jangpura area has revealed that he was brutally tortured and hit on the head with a blunt object before being strangulated with a leash, officials said on Saturday. Delhi doctor murder: Brutally tortured, police say CCTV camera footage revealed four suspects Yogesh Chandra Paul, a 63-year-old physician, was found dead in his home in Jangpura Extention on Friday. Paul’s body was found with his hands tied, they said. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The police accessed footage from a CCTV camera near Paul’s house that showed four suspects. A police officer aware of the investigation said one suspect stood outside while the other three entered the house. The accused beat up Paul, gagged him and tied him to a chair. They dragged the chair with Paul tied to it to the kitchen where they hit him on the head with a blunt object and …