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Rethinking Alcohol: Building a Healthier and Better Future

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Rethinking Alcohol: Building a Healthier and Better Future   Every 10 seconds, someone in the world dies due to alcohol-related harm, this translates to roughly 3.3 million deaths annually (1). Alcohol has long been a part of many cultures as a social norm and a familiar reward after a long day. Alcohol consumption remains widespread […]

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The Truth About Processed Foods: How it Destroys Your Health

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The Truth About Processed Foods: How it Destroys Your Health April 19, 2025 Dr. Kishor Adhikari 5:25 am In today’s world instant noodles, sugar packed drinks, and other fast food has become more than just fuel, It has become a lifestyle. While modern eating habits may appear easy and social, they are silently reshaping our

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How ot Break Sugar Addiction: Why It’s Harder Than You Think – And How to Beat It

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How to Break Sugar Addiction: Why It’s Harder Than You Think – And How to Beat It April 18, 2025 Dr. Kishor Adhikari 1:28 pm  Have you ever attempted to illuminate sugar intake from your diet, only to find yourself reaching for a chocolate cookie the very next day? You’re not alone. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll

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Rethinking Obesity: Beyond Diet and Exercise

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What Obesity Really Is: Breaking Down the Hidden Causes Beyond Calories March 27, 2025 Dr. Kishor Adhikari 12:18 pm AI generated image of an obese family   The Day Science Changed My Perspective When my colleague Raman (name changed) walked into my office, his frustration was palpable. “I barely eat 1,500 calories and walk daily—why am

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World Tuberculosis Day: A Call to End TB

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World TB Day: A Call to End TB March 21, 2025 Dr. Kamal Khadka 6:01 pm World Tuberculosis Day, observed on 24 March each year, is designed to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. This year’s

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Silent Signs Your Kidneys Are in Trouble

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Acute Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Causes & Life Expectancy Across Stages By Dr. Kishor Adhikari Sarah, a 35-year-old mother of two, has been feeling unusually tired recently. She ignored it assuming that it may be because of her busy schedule. Then she notices that her ankles are swollen, and she’s making more frequent trips to the

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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Menace

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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Menace March 5, 2025 Dr. Kishor Adhikari 8:44 am Introduction What is Antimicrobial Resistance? Antimicrobials are the material that either kills or prevents the growth of pathogenic germs, such as mold, parasite, fungi or bacteria. When these microbes stop responding to antimicrobial medications, it is known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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