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29/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 57

🎥 Dr. Namita Tumbal, MBBS, MD (Dermatology)
📌 Topic: Acne Myths & Solutions

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Stop believing acne myths!
• Scrubbing or frequent washing doesn’t cure acne — it irritates the skin.
• Popping pimples causes scars and pigmentation.
• Acne isn’t from “dirty skin” — it’s due to hormones and clogged pores.
• Not only teens — adults and elders get acne too.

✨ Quick Tips:
Use a gentle cleanser, avoid touching your face, keep pillowcases clean, never sleep with makeup, and limit sugar, maida & processed dairy. Early treatment prevents scars — consult a dermatologist.

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28/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 56
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Vijayetha Patil, M.B.B.S, MD (Biochemistry)

📌 Topic: GLUCOMETER vs LAB VALUES

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Home glucometer readings can differ from lab values by 10–15%, which is normal. This variation may occur due to improper technique, squeezing the finger, unclean hands, or expired strips.

🔬 Lab tests are the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.
Glucometers are useful for daily tracking after meals, exercise, and medications.

⚠️ If readings are very high/low or if you experience dizziness, excessive thirst, or confusion, consult your doctor.

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27/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 55
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Pavan Kumar C G, M.B.B.S, MS, MCh, FMASO (Surgical Oncology)

📌 Topic: CANCER

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Cancer is feared not because it is untreatable, but because it is often detected late. With early screening and timely treatment, many cancers are completely curable.

🔍 Recommended Screening:
• Breast Cancer: Women 40+ should undergo annual mammography or clinical breast exams.
• Colon Cancer: Colonoscopy or stool test as per guidelines.
• Cervical Cancer: Pap smear and HPV test for early detection.
• Oral Cancer: Especially for to***co users—regular oral check-ups are essential.

🛡️ Early detection saves lives. Screening is the strongest weapon we have against cancer.

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26/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 54
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Ishwarappa Shetty, M.B.B.S, MS (General Surgery)

📌 Topic: ACUTE APPENDICITIS

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Lower abdominal pain that starts near the belly button and shifts to the right side may be acute appendicitis, not gastritis.

Key symptoms:
• Sudden abdominal pain
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Increasing sharp pain

If untreated, the appendix may burst, causing serious infection (peritonitis).
A safe and effective treatment is laparoscopic appendicectomy.

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💜 World Epilepsy Day | 26th March✨ – Turning Stories into ActionToday, we stand together to raise awareness, break the...
26/03/2026

💜 World Epilepsy Day | 26th March
✨ – Turning Stories into Action

Today, we stand together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and support everyone living with epilepsy.
Every story matters. Every step counts. 💪💜

Together, we can make a difference.
💜 Let’s turn stories into action!

💜

🌼 Happy Ram Navami 🌼✨ May the blessings of Lord Rama fill your life with peace, prosperity, and righteousness.🙏 Wishing ...
26/03/2026

🌼 Happy Ram Navami 🌼
✨ May the blessings of Lord Rama fill your life with peace, prosperity, and righteousness.

🙏 Wishing everyone a blessed and divine Ram Navami!

25/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 53
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Nagalakshmi V., M.B.B.S, MD (Physiology)

📌 Topic: WHAT ARE HICCUPS?

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Hiccups happen due to a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, causing a quick closure of the vocal cords — that familiar “hic” sound.

Common Triggers:
• Eating or drinking too fast
• Carbonated drinks
• Alcohol
• Stress
• Stomach bloating

Most hiccups are harmless and last only a few minutes.
To stop them, try:
✔ Deep breathing
✔ Sips of cold water
✔ Swallowing a little sugar

👉 If hiccups last more than 48 hours or disturb sleep, consult a doctor.

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24/03/2026

🌍❤️ World Tuberculosis (TB) Day
✨ “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people.” ✨

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 52
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Prathibha Nag, M.B.B.S, MD (Respiratory Medicine)

📌 Topic: TUBERCULOSIS (TB) – SYMPTOMS & AWARENESS

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
TB is an infectious but completely curable disease.
Watch out for key symptoms:
• Cough lasting more than 2 weeks
• Fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite

TB doesn’t affect only the lungs — it can also involve the brain, spine, abdomen, and more, with symptoms varying by location.

Early diagnosis and completing the full course of treatment are the keys to defeating TB.
Remember: TB is not a stigma — awareness and timely treatment save lives.

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🌍❤️ World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026📅 24 March✨ “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people.” ✨Together, we...
24/03/2026

🌍❤️ World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026
📅 24 March

✨ “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people.” ✨

Together, we can build a healthier world by raising awareness, supporting early diagnosis, ensuring treatment for all, and breaking the stigma around TB. 💪🫁

Let’s unite to end TB — your voice, your action, your awareness matters! 🌟

23/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 51
🎥 Featuring: Ms. Brunda L Raj, MSc (Audiology)

📌 Topic: HEARING LOSS IN CHILDREN

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Hearing loss can be detected right at birth through newborn hearing screening. Watch for early signs such as:

• No response to loud sounds
• No babbling by 6 months
• Not saying 1–2 words by 1 year

These may indicate early hearing loss. 👉 Consult an audiologist immediately if you notice these signs.

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22/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 50
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Manjushree B. M., M.B.B.S, MD (Radio Diagnosis)

📌 Topic: AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide.

✔ Do a Breast Self-Examination (BSE) once every month.
✔ If you notice any change, visit a doctor for tests like USG, mammography, or MRI.
✔ Women 40+ should get a screening mammogram every year, even without symptoms.

Early detection saves lives — the earlier you find it, the better the outcome.

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21/03/2026

✨ 100 Days • 100 Health Facts – Day 49
🎥 Featuring: Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Principal, SDMCMSH

📌 Topic: REDUCE CHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME

💡 Health Fact of the Day:
Children below 5 years should not be exposed to mobile phones—especially touchscreen devices.
Their brains are still developing, and excessive screen use can lead to:

• Delayed learning and poor school performance
• Reduced attention and mental ability
• High dependence on mobile screens

👉 Encourage books, puzzles, drawing, and outdoor play to support healthy brain development.

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