Advice from our doctors.

Heat affects blood sugar levels in ways that surprise even long-term diabetics. Dr. Amitabha Basu explains why your readings fluctuate in May–June and what medication adjustments may be needed.

Most people wait too long. Chest tightness, unexplained fatigue, sudden weight change, persistent cough — Dr. Basu lists the warning signs that should trigger an immediate appointment, not a Google search.

From birth to age 12 — which vaccines, when, and what to expect. Dr. Rohit Sharma breaks down the Indian universal immunisation schedule plus optional vaccines worth considering for your child.

Over 60% of hypertension patients in India don't know they have it. No headaches, no symptoms, just silent damage. Dr. Basu explains what the numbers mean, when to start medication, and what lifestyle changes actually work.

Dengue, typhoid, leptospirosis, and the usual stomach infections — Kolkata's monsoon brings them all. Dr. Basu's practical guide on prevention, early symptoms, and when to come in immediately versus managing at home.

You've got the report, but what does haemoglobin 11.2 mean? Or platelets at 1.8 lakh? Dr. Kavita Gupta demystifies the Complete Blood Count — what each value indicates, what "borderline" really means, and when to worry.