The saree, with its intricate draping and elegance, holds a place of pride in Indian culture. However, recent media attention ...

Recent research by doctors may come as a surprise, or rather shock, to many Indian women, particularly those who wear sarees. According to the study published in BMJ Case Reports, several women in ...

Wearing saree on a daily basis can lead to chronic irritation in the waist area, which can lead to malignancy. Here are a few preventive measures to know. The six yards of grace may not be all good ...

A recent study documents two women treated for “petticoat cancer,” a condition possibly triggered by tightly tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat. The study, published in the ...

Wearing tight petticoats repeatedly can cause chronic irritation, leading to Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Loosening the waist cord and moisturizing can prevent skin irritation Wearing loose fabrics, ...

In India’s hot and humid climate, particularly in rural regions, this condition can worsen rapidly. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Every women love wearing saree, a popular attire worn in the Indian ...

A tightly-tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed “petticoat cancer”. This warning comes ...

In India, there is an epidemic of ill-fitting undergarments. I see so many of us tugging at our bras. There is a friend of mine who thought she was a 34C till she was 31 years of age. But, there is a ...

Chronic irritation from tightly tied petticoat drawstrings can lead to a rare skin cancer called Marjolin's ulcer, sometimes referred to as "Petticoat Cancer." While the saree itself isn't the cause, ...