In 2013, Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie made headlines with a deeply personal revelation—she had undergone a preventive double mastectomy after testing positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation. Her story, published in The New York Times under the op-ed...
BRCA Positive Result – What Happens Next?
Receiving a positive BRCA test result can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful step toward taking control of your health. If you’ve tested positive for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, it does not mean you have cancer. It means you carry a higher lifetime risk of...
Can Men Have BRCA Mutations? What Every Family Needs to Know
When we hear about BRCA mutations, we often associate them with women’s health, particularly breast and ovarian cancer. However, BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are not limited to women. Men can also carry BRCA mutations, and the consequences for their own health, and...
NIPT vs. Double Marker Test – Which Prenatal Screening is Better?
Prenatal screening tests are crucial tools that help detect the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in a developing baby. Two of the most commonly recommended tests are the NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) and the Double Marker Test. But which one is better, more...
Understanding Your NIPT Report – What Do the Results Mean?
You’ve taken the NIPT test (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing), a major step in ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Now the report is in your hands, and like many expecting parents, you may be wondering: “What do these results really mean?” In this blog, we help you decode your...

Who Should Get an NIPT Test? High-Risk Pregnancies Explained
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is one of the most advanced and reliable prenatal screening tools available today. But is it meant for every pregnancy? Or only for certain women? In this blog, we explore who should get an NIPT test, what defines a high-risk...
Trapezitis – A Real Cause of Neck Pain
Neck pain is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience caused by poor posture or long hours in front of screens. However, one underlying and frequently overlooked cause is Trapezitis, the inflammation of the trapezius muscle, a large muscle that extends from the neck...

When Should You Take the NIPT Test During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is filled with important decisions and one of the most crucial early ones is whether to go for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), and when to take it. NIPT is a safe and highly accurate screening method that analyzes fetal cell-free DNA circulating in the...
Understanding BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes: What Do They Mean for You?
Genetics plays a vital role in determining our risk for certain types of cancer, especially breast and ovarian cancers. Among the most well-known genetic markers are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These two genes have gained wide attention because mutations in them are...

Piriformis Syndrome & Piriformis Tightness: A Physiotherapy Approach
Piriformis Syndrome and Piriformis Tightness are often overlooked causes of buttock and leg pain. Though less common than lumbar disc issues, they can significantly affect mobility and quality of life—especially for individuals with sedentary jobs, athletes, and...