Health care professionals are now recognizing liver cirrhosis cases in people who seldom consume alcohol, linking this trend to modern lifestyle choices such as inadequate nutrition, excessive weight, and diabetes. Often referred to as a ‘silent epidemic,’ the condition can develop without noticeable symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Most people link liver damage

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Bengaluru: There has been a sharp decline of at least 50% in voluntary blood donations after the Covid-19 pandemic in the city over the past few years.Experts attribute the decline to a mix of work-from-home arrangements, shifting lifestyles, and emerging health concerns — factors that have disrupted traditional donation channels in a city where demand

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