2019 was an eventful year for India. Some important highlights included the ban e-cigarettes to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report on global activeness.
The World Health Organization (WHO) wanted to highlight the importance of physical activity among adolescent children worldwide. ... Views: 443
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. About 75% of men over 50 have symptom enlarged prostrate. The prostate is a muscular gland located in the male reproductive system. The gland secretes prostate fluid a component of the ... Views: 415
2019 was an eventful year for India. Some important highlights included the ban e-cigarettes to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report on global activeness.
The World Health Organization (WHO) wanted to highlight the importance of physical activity among adolescent children worldwide. ... Views: 375
Organ donation is the process when people allow their organs to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either with consent when a person is alive or with the permission of next of kin when a person has died. Organ donation is usually done as a transplant where organs are ... Views: 351
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a mild infectious viral disease affecting young children. The viral infection is usually caused by the Coxsackie virus. The virus spreads from person to person through direct contact. The disease can be identified by blisters or sores in the mouth and hives on ... Views: 432
Coronavirus is the first major health crisis of 2020. The World health organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the virus.
Wuhan a city in China is considered the epicenter of the global pandemic which has killed 213 people in China and more than 9000 cases have been ... Views: 388
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open clogged heart arteries. An Angioplasty also called balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. During the procedure, we insert a small balloon catheter in the blocked blood vessel to widen it and improve the blood flow to ... Views: 461
Screening tests are proactive rather than reactive tests. A screening test is a proactive measure – to detect a probable health problem or disease in someone who does not have the symptoms. Screening tests are not diagnostic tests, they are used to detect early diseases or risk factors for ... Views: 415
Pregnancy causes physical and emotional changes in a women’s body. It is normal for women to feel emotional during pregnancy. Mood swings are a normal part of pregnancy. But if a woman is feeling depressed and nervous all the time it could be a sign of a deeper problem. Bhopal has one of the ... Views: 342
Pregnancy causes physical and emotional changes in a women’s body. It is normal for women to feel emotional during pregnancy. Mood swings are a normal part of pregnancy. But if a woman is feeling depressed and nervous all the time it could be a sign of a deeper problem. Hyderabad has one of the ... Views: 350
Cataracts are cloudy parts of the lens in your eye that are normally transparent. It is the main reason why many people over the age of 40 go blind.
Looking through a cataract lens is similar to looking through fog or a dusty or frosted window. Clouded vision can make driving, reading or ... Views: 554
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. About 75% of men over 50 have symptom enlarged prostrate. The prostate is a muscular gland located in the male reproductive system. The gland secretes prostate fluid a component of the ... Views: 564
Pesticides are used to control the menace of pests and vermin. Pesticides are sprayed in agriculture to control weeds, diseases, and prevent insect and vermin infestation. Pests can cause large scale damage to crops and spread serious diseases as well. According to estimate 26 to 40% of crops ... Views: 447
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck below Adams’s apple. The thyroid is a part of your endocrine system. The thyroid hormone regulates temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and body metabolism. The thyroid gland produces two main hormones thyroxine(T4) and ... Views: 320
The ankle joint connects your foot to your lower leg. A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle turns or twists in an awkward angle. Sprained ankles are an extremely common injury occurs when the ligaments supporting your ankle stretch or tear. Ankle sprains generally occur when ligaments on the ... Views: 423
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that normally affects the large intestine. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain with either diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes alternating between the two conditions. Other names for IBS are the spastic colon and irritable ... Views: 436
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition when your blood pressure (the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels) is too high. When your heart beats, it creates pressure that pushes blood through a network of blood vessels. Blood pressure is composed of
Systolic ... Views: 479
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition when your blood pressure (the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels) is too high. When your heart beats, it creates pressure that pushes blood through a network of blood vessels. Blood pressure is composed of
Systolic ... Views: 411
A new year and new decade have just begun. People use the opportunity to set new goals including leading a healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips to start the year on a healthier note. The best doctors in Ahmedabad can suggest some blood test on regualr basis, you can book best diagnostic test ... Views: 318
Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis is a skin condition that causes it to become red and itchy. It’s a condition that is common in children but can occur at any age. Eczema is a chronic condition that flares up occasionally. It can be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. Eczema cannot be cured but the ... Views: 379
One of the enduring images of children going to school in India is the huge enormous school bags strapped on to their tiny backs. Indian schools are high-pressure institutions. Schools have a packed curriculum with academic and non-academic activities.
According to health experts, over 60% of ... Views: 391
Technology has changed the way society operates. As the world becomes digital, the healthcare industry has followed suit. Today new emerging technology is said to transform healthcare completely. It is advancing patient-centric healthcare, supporting ease of access economically, and improving ... Views: 381
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a mild infectious viral disease affecting young children. The viral infection is usually caused by the Coxsackie virus. The virus spreads from person to person through direct contact. The disease can be identified by blisters or sores in the mouth and hives on ... Views: 434
Hernias occur when your internal organs or tissue breakthrough areas that normally contain them. Hernias usually occur in the abdominal cavity between your chest and hip.
Hernias can be asymptomatic or cause slight to severe pain. The pain can occur while you are resting or during certain ... Views: 449
One of the first decisions you make regarding the welfare of your child looking for a pediatrician to treat your child. A pediatrician is a doctor who is trained in treating diseases and illnesses that affect babies, children, and teenagers. Pediatricians in India have completed their MBBS ... Views: 340
Tuberculosis or TB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis) that affects the lungs. The infection can spread to other parts of your body like the brain or spine. TB is an infectious disease which spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes or spit. TB is curable and preventable. ... Views: 271
Technology has changed the way society operates. As the world becomes digital, the healthcare industry has followed suit. Today new emerging technology is said to transform healthcare completely. It is advancing patient-centric healthcare, supporting ease of access economically, and improving ... Views: 417
Physiotherapy is the most prescribed treatment to assist in the recovery of many injuries and conditions. Chronic pain and sports injuries and challenges with mobility can all be greatly improved with the use of physiotherapy. Here are a few reasons why sticking to your physiotherapy is so ... Views: 408
Air pollution in India has become a serious problem. Statistics published in 2018 suggest that 22 out of 30 of the topmost polluted cities were in India. The data published by the World Health Organization or WHO shows that 12.4 lakh deaths in the country could be attributed to air pollution. ... Views: 343
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast. Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring for women in the country. Statistics show one woman in India gets diagnosed with the disease every four minutes. Breast cancer is more common in women but men can also get the caner. Breast ... Views: 314
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that normally affects the large intestine. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain with either diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes alternating between the two conditions. Other names for IBS are the spastic colon and irritable ... Views: 401
Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits made inside your kidneys. Kidney stones usually begin in your kidney but can form anywhere in your urinary tract. Your urinary tract consists of: –
Kidney
Ureters
Urethras
bladder
Passing kidney stones can be very painful. Kidney stones ... Views: 419
Ligaments are fibrous band of connective tissues which connects bones with other bones. There two types of ligaments:-
White ligament is rich in collagenous fibers and is sturdy and inelastic
Yellow ligaments rich in elastic fibers and is tough.
Ligaments help to give your joint support ... Views: 604
One of the enduring images of children going to school in India is the huge enormous school bags strapped on to their tiny backs. Indian schools are high-pressure institutions. Schools have a packed curriculum with academic and non-academic activities.
According to health experts, over 60% of ... Views: 399
Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease causing red, raised patches to appear on the skin. Psoriasis speeds up the life-cycle of the skin cell. These skin cells build-up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells cause scales and red patches to appear. Psoriasis can be painful and ... Views: 362
The ankle joint connects your foot to your lower leg. A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle turns or twists in an awkward angle. Sprained ankles are an extremely common injury occurs when the ligaments supporting your ankle stretch or tear. Ankle sprains generally occur when ligaments on the ... Views: 486
Osteoporosis is a condition associated with your bones becoming weak and brittle. People with osteoporosis get fractures easily caused by stress or a fall. Osteoporosis causes fractures in the hip, wrist or spine. Bones are living tissue and are constantly breaking and regenerating. In ... Views: 249
Osteoporosis is a condition associated with your bones becoming weak and brittle. People with osteoporosis get fractures easily caused by stress or a fall. Osteoporosis causes fractures in the hip, wrist or spine. Bones are living tissue and are constantly breaking and regenerating. In ... Views: 308
The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. The pancreas is composed of two glands
The exocrine gland helps digest foods
The endocrine gland produces insulin and glucose that helps manage blood sugar levels in the body.
Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas and is considered one ... Views: 367
Pesticides are used to control the menace of pests and vermin. Pesticides are sprayed in agriculture to control weeds, diseases, and prevent insect and vermin infestation. Pests can cause large scale damage to crops and spread serious diseases as well. According to estimate 26 to 40% of crops ... Views: 517
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes cold symptoms. People usually recover in a week or two, but the elderly and infants are at higher risks.
RSV rarely causes any serious damage but can cause lung infection. RSV is the most common cause of both bronchitis and ... Views: 388
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open clogged heart arteries. An Angioplasty also called balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. During the procedure, we insert a small balloon catheter in the blocked blood vessel to widen it and improve the blood flow to ... Views: 384
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast. Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring for women in the country. Statistics show one woman in India gets diagnosed with the disease every four minutes. Breast cancer is more common in women but men can also get the caner. Breast ... Views: 320
Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits made inside your kidneys. Kidney stones usually begin in your kidney but can form anywhere in your urinary tract. Your urinary tract consists of: –
Kidney
Ureters
Urethras
bladder
Passing kidney stones can be very painful. Kidney stones ... Views: 366
The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. The pancreas is composed of two glands
The exocrine gland helps digest foods
The endocrine gland produces insulin and glucose that helps manage blood sugar levels in the body.
Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas and is considered one ... Views: 469
Uterine Fibroids are benign tumors that grow on the wall of your uterus during your childbearing years. Not all fibroids have symptoms. Some women with uterine fibroids have large tumors that cause acute stomach pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation. Uterine fibroids are also called ... Views: 417
Hernias occur when your internal organs or tissue breakthrough areas that normally contain them. Hernias usually occur in the abdominal cavity between your chest and hip.
Hernias can be asymptomatic or cause slight to severe pain. The pain can occur while you are resting or during certain ... Views: 317
Coronavirus is the first major health crisis of 2020. The World health organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the virus.
Wuhan a city in China is considered the epicenter of the global pandemic which has killed 213 people in China and more than 9000 cases have been ... Views: 445
The World Health Organization defines mental health as a health issue associated with thoughts, emotions, behavior, and relationship with others. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 7.5% of the population in India suffers from mental health problems. India accounts for 15% of the ... Views: 408
Organ donation is the process when people allow their organs to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either with consent when a person is alive or with the permission of next of kin when a person has died. Organ donation is usually done as a transplant where organs are ... Views: 424