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Dental care Dental careRoot canal treatment: what happens, does it hurt, and how long recovery takesA simple guide to root canal treatment: why it is needed, what happens at each visit, how much it hurts, and how to look after the tooth aft…10 Oct 2026 · 2 min readSkin & hair Skin & hairHair fall: common causes, what helps, and when to see a dermatologistLosing some hair every day is normal. Here is how to tell when hair fall needs attention, the common causes in men and women, and what a der…8 Oct 2026 · 2 min readWomen's health Women's healthPCOS: symptoms, causes and when to see a gynaecologistPCOS is one of the most common hormone conditions in women. Learn the signs, how it is diagnosed, and what lifestyle changes and treatment c…6 Oct 2026 · 2 min readChild health Child healthFever in children: what to do at home and when to see a paediatricianMost fevers in children are caused by common infections and settle in a few days. Here is how to care for your child and the warning signs t…4 Oct 2026 · 1 min readGeneral health General healthDengue fever: symptoms, warning signs and when to go to hospitalDengue is common in India during and after the monsoon. Know the symptoms, the warning signs that need urgent care, and how to protect your …2 Oct 2026 · 1 min readBone & joint Bone & jointKnee pain: common causes, home care and when to see an orthopaedic doctorKnee pain can come from wear and tear, injury or inflammation. Learn the common causes, what helps at home, and the signs that need an ortho…30 Sept 2026 · 1 min readDiabetes DiabetesBlood sugar levels and HbA1c explained: what your diabetes test results meanFasting sugar, post-meal sugar and HbA1c explained in plain words, with normal ranges and what to do if your results are high.28 Sept 2026 · 1 min readGeneral health General healthHow to choose a good doctor near you: 7 things to check before you bookRatings, qualifications, distance, timings and more: a practical checklist to help you choose the right doctor or clinic near you.26 Sept 2026 · 1 min read