hsCRP: The Heart Attack Warning Signal Your Doctor May Have Missed
Every year, thousands of Mumbai residents have heart attacks. Many had “normal” cholesterol. Many had “no symptoms.” Many were shocked. They shouldn’t have been, because the warning was there all along — in a test called hsCRP. What is...
HOMA-IR: The Test That Detects Diabetes Years Before It Starts
India is the diabetes capital of the world. Mumbai alone has an estimated 3.5 million diabetics. And millions more don’t know they’re on their way there. Here’s the frightening part: by the time your fasting sugar is high, the damage has already been...
Your Lipid Profile Report Says “Normal” But Are You Really Safe?
Most Mumbaikars get a lipid profile done and breathe a sigh of relief when total cholesterol is under 200 mg/dL. Then they forget about it for another year. That’s a dangerous habit. Because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Maharashtra,...
How to Supercharge Your Platelet Count Naturally: 7 Foods You Can Get in Your Local Grocery
Are you feeling unusually tired, bruising easily, or noticing prolonged bleeding from minor cuts? These could be signs of a low platelet count. Platelets are tiny blood cells that play a critical role in blood clotting and wound healing. When platelet levels drop...