Diseases and Conditions: Diseases Symptoms, Treatment, Signs, Prevention and Cure

Hypertension

Diabetes 2

Can High Blood Pressure Be A Sign Of Low Blood Sugar?

Sugar disorders are often accompanied by changes in blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure In Women

High Blood Pressure: Study Suggests Women Might Be More Salt-Sensitive Than Men

It has been suggested that as a woman hits menopause and loses her cardiovascular advantage due to lower levels of oestrogen, salt-sensitive blood pressure might see a rise in women.

Adverse Effects Of Caffeine

Even Two Cups Coffee A Day Can Be Dangerous For People With Severe Hypertension

Switch to green tea. Drinking two or more cups of coffee daily may double the risk of cardiovascular disease death in people with severe hypertension, warn Japanese researchers.

Stress

Diabetes Risk

Mental Stress May Increase The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Patients with diabetes should meditate regularly in addition to performing asanas and pranayamas.

Beauty Tips

Stress-Triggered Beauty Problems: Look Good By Feeling Good

Stress can take a toll not only on your mental well-bring but also give you a whole lot of beauty problems. Read on to know how to fight this.

Diabetes Management

How Can People With Diabetes Manage Stress And Anxiety With Ayurveda?

India accounts for 17 per cent of the total number of diabetes patients worldwide.

Malaria

All About New Malaria Vaccine

New Malaria Vaccine R21: Oxford's Booster Dose Gives 80% Efficacy, Says Lancet

The new vaccine will give 80 per cent protection against malaria, Oxford did wonders, and India will make 100 million doses.

Deadly Diseases

Be Aware Of These Deadly Diseases On World Mosquito Day

If you have any symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases or illnesses, consult your healthcare provider immediately.

Anti Malaria Vaccine

Anti-Malaria Vaccine: UNICEF Confirms First Jab Supply, Benefitting Millions

According to WHO data, there are high malarial locations in more than 30 countries. Therefore, this vaccine could protect more than 25 million children from malaria annually.

Psoriasis

Dermatologist Tips

How To Manage Psoriasis In Winter? 5 Dermatologist Tips

This article discusses how a person can manage their psoriasis without losing out on the fun during the winter months.

Dealing With Psoriasis

World Psoriasis Day 2022: How To Deal With Psoriasis In Daily Life?

Dr Aayush Gupta shares everything about tackling psoriasis daily.

Ozone Therapy

Psoriasis Treatment: The Role Of Detoxification, Nutrition And Oxygenation

For treatment of psoriasis, it is always necessary to analyze whether the basic needs of the body are met, which include detoxification, nutrition, and oxygenation. Read on to know more

Cancer

Cancer 2

Colorectal Cancer in Young People On The Rise Globally: What Could Be The Reason?

Read on to know why young people are becoming prone to Colorectal Cancer, and how young-onset colorectal cancer differs from later-onset colorectal cancer.

Cancer Awareness

Cervical Cancer: Why Is It So Important To Screen The Mother, Vaccinate The Daughter

Cervical cancer presents itself slowly, and hence regular screening gives us many opportunities to curb or impede the pre-cancerous cells.

Breast Cancer

Breast And Cervical Cancer: Many Indian Women Are Unaware Of The Importance Of Regular Screenings

Cancer cases are on the rise in India. Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common cancer amongst Indian women. But awareness levels for both are very low amongst the community.

Heart Diseases

Causes Of Heart Attack

Risk Of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke Is High In Winter: Cardiac Surgeon Explains Why

Winter can give you a tough time to your heart. Read on to know why the risk of heart-related problems, including heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia, increases as temperature drops.

Cardiovascular Heart Diseases

What Might Happen To Your Heart Rate During A Heart Attack?

It has been observed that though heart rate might not be indicative of an upcoming heart attack essentially, it can sometimes predict the recovery success rate

Cardiac Arrest In Women

Cardiovascular Bias: Fear Of Chest Compressions Can Withhold People From Giving CPR To Women In Public

While healthcare providers are trained well to offer gender-neutral intervention to patients, the same cannot be said for outsiders who might stop due to social inhibitions

Bone and Joint Health

Human Bone Health

Shilajit For Bones: A Natural Supplement To Support Human Bone Health

The early studies suggest that this natural substance may be a promising natural remedy for supporting strong and healthy bones.

Beat Winter Joint Pain

7 Tips To Fight Joint Pain In Winter

Winter is not very pleasant for those suffering from chronic joint stiffness. But, on the contrary, the cold weather worsens their symptoms.

Calcium For Bones

Tips For Unbreakable Bones: Calcium, Potassium And Vitamin D

Here are six steps to unbreakable bones by Dr Gaurav Rathore.

Ear, Nose and Throat

Excess Mucus

How Mucus Affects Your Throat? Explains Dr Inderdeep

What is going on in your body also decides the consistency of mucus.

Ent Disorders

Harmful Effect Of Pollution: Can That Trigger ENT Disorders?

Dr Col. Inderdeep Singh shares five tips to protect yourself from unhealthy air.

Ears Get Cold

Why Ears Are The First Part Of The Body To Get Cold?

How Do Your Ears React To Cold Weather?

Lung Disease

Post Covid Care

Post Covid Effects On Lungs: How To Take Care Of Your Lungs Post Covid?

What Long-Term Effects Does Covid Have On The Lungs?

Copd

World COPD Day: How To Protect Your Lungs And Health Against Pollution?

Dr Vivek Srivastav shares eight tips for maintaining your overall well-being and lung health.

Copd Symptoms And Causes

Lung Diseases That Continue To Be A Threat In 2022

Lungs have become one of the most vulnerable organs in this pandemic age

Mental Disorders

Anxiety Disorder

Mental Health Disorders Among Employees: Signs That One Needs Help

Importance of mental health at workplace. Get to know the common mental health disorders seen in working population and how to address them.

Mental Health Issues

Turkey-Syria Earthquakes: Mental Health Consequences And Coping Strategies

Get to know the psychological impact of natural disasters, like the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, as well as coping strategies that can help survivors recover from a traumatic event.

Anti Depressants

Psychiatrist Versus Psychologist: Whom Should You Pick?

While a psychiatrist might look at a patient primarily from a biological point of view, a psychologist might look at them from a behavioural standpoint

Eye condition

Eye Headaches

Eye Headaches: How Are They Any Different From Others?

A thing about eye-strain headaches is that it goes away once you rest up for some time. It doesn't mean that your eye is injured or damaged. It could just mean that your eye muscles have been strained

Children With Spectacles

World Sight Day 2022: Give Your Children Spectacles-Free Life

This World Sight Day, let's plan together and implement some ways by which we can give our children spectacles-free life.

Better Vision

World Retina Day 2022: 3 Tips To Ensure Better Vision As You Age

Here are three valuable tips for the elderly living with retinal diseases.

Gastrointestinal and liver health

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders And Their Causes One Should Watch Out For

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is when the acid in the stomach reverses back into the oesophagus, irritating the tube lining.

Gastrointestinal Liver Health

Gastrointestinal Trauma: Know The Symptoms And Take The Steps

Gastrointestinal trauma is an essential condition that requires prompt medical attention to ensure the best possible outcome.

30 Medical Students

Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis Outbreak In Kanpur: Over 30 Medical Students Down With High Fever, One In Coma

First case was reported earlier this week when a third-year student from Barabanki was brought to LLR hospital's ICU with a high fever and severe headache, following which she slipped into a coma

Allergies

Food Allergies

Here is why you should never use baby wipes!

It leads to various kinds of allergies is least to say.

Causes Of Allergies

Childhood Allergies Causes And Transmission: What You Need To Do As A Parent

If childhood allergies are identified early on, it will improve the quality of life both for the child and the family and reduce school absenteeism and parental stress.

Allergies In Asthma Patients

Allergies And Infections More Common During Winter; Here's How To Ameliorate The Risk

Experts say that allergies and infections are very common in winters due to the fact that we stay indoors most of the time. Here is how it happens and what you can do to mitigate the risk.

Infections

H3n2 Influenza Cases

Influenza H3n2 Virus Infection: Not Lethal And Severe As H1N1

Influenza H3n2 virus infection: Prevention and precautions.

Aspergillosis Infection

Aspergillosis: Know Everything About This Fungal Infection

Growing Aspergillosis: Symptoms, Precautions And Treatment

Bladder Stones

Bladder Stones, UTI: There Can Be Many Consequences Of Holding Back Your Pee

If a person chronically controls the urge to pee, they might be putting themselves at risk of conditions like urine incontinence, overactive bladder and stones

Backache

Back Pain

Working From Home? Keep Sore Back, Neck And Shoulder Pain At Bay With Yoga

Yoga Instructor shares a list of simple yoga postures that will spring your back into action again.

Back Pain

Is sitting the new smoking? Know the health risks of sitting

Sitting for extended periods can be as dangerous as smoking as far as your health is concerned. It can put you at risk of serious health disorders.

Aneurysm

Experts discover new mechanism that accelerates polycystic kidney disease: Know all about it

Polycystic kidney disease can be painful and cause severe complications. Now a new study has uncovered a previously unrecognised mechanism that may accelerate this condition.

Obesity

Bone Health And Obesity

Obesity Can Lead To Cervical Ossification: Here s What You Can Do To Avoid It

Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Bariatric Surgery

Morbid Obesity: When Bariatric Surgery May Be The Only Option For A Patient?

A 38-year-old man weighing 262 Kg lost 41 Kg in one month after a bariatric weight loss surgery. Read on to know the benefits of bariatric surgery and when it is considered.

PTSD

Dementia Causes

PTSD may double the risk of dementia: Ways to deal with this

People who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, say researchers.

Covid 19

COVID-19 survivors at risk for PTSD: Here’s how to cope with it

Studies have revealed that a significant number of COVID-19 survivors suffered from PTSD before being released from quarantine. Read to know more about the post-traumatic stress symptoms and tips to deal with it.

Cancer Risk

PTSD may increase your risk of ovarian cancer

Women who suffer from PTSD may be at greater risk of ovarian cancer, says a new study. Read on to know more.

Stroke

Brain Stroke

Winter And Brain Stroke: Most Strokes Are Due To Blood Clotting

Incidences of stroke are linked to certain conditions. Cases of brain strokes surge as the temperature drops. Experts explains the link between winter and stroke.

Exoskeletons

How Does Robotic Therapy Help Stroke Survivors With Better Quality Of Life?

Robots (exoskeletons and end effector types) are designed to re-train walking.

Causes Of Heart Attack

Risk Of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke Is High In Winter: Cardiac Surgeon Explains Why

Winter can give you a tough time to your heart. Read on to know why the risk of heart-related problems, including heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia, increases as temperature drops.

Research

Brain Changes

Pandemic Adolescents Showing Premature Brain Growth: Study Alerts

As per the research head, the study is still unclear about whether the chronological age of the pandemic adolescents will catch up to their brain age

Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic Resistance: Lancet report flags Indians tendency to pop these pills inappropriately

The controversial report claimed that largely, unrestricted over-the-counter sales of most antibiotics were among the reasons behind the inappropriate use of the drugs

Exhaustion

What happens to your body when you overexert in the gym?

Muscle fatigue from excessive training or exertion impairs motor skill learning mechanisms in the brain, says a new research study.

OCD

Mental Disorders 2

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Condition Beyond Tidiness

While many people associate OCD with excessive tidiness or cleanliness, the illness is much beyond it.

Anxiety Disorders

Living with OCD? Some herbs that may help manage the symptoms

Alternative medicines such as herbal remedies are gaining popularity in western countries for treatments for anxiety disorders such as OCD. Here are some herds known to help manage the OCD symptoms.

Mental Disorder

New iPhone may trigger trypophobia: Know all about this condition

Many social media users have come forward to complain about symptoms of trypophobia after the recent launch of the new Apple iPhone 11 series. Read on to know about this condition.

Migraine

Heacache Home Remedies

6 Natural Remedies To Prevent Migraine Headache

Home Remedies to Prevent Migraine: Know what they are and how to use them.

Migraine Without Pain

Silent Migraine: A Tricky Painless Condition Prone To Misdiagnosis

Silent migraines when they come with aura symptoms can be easily misdiagnosed with other serious conditions like strokes

Chronic Headache

Taking Medicine For Headache And Ending Up In More Pain? Medication-Induced Aches Is Real

Just imagine taking a pill to get relief from a chronic headache and ending up in an endless loop of headaches.

Disability

Epilepsy And Disability

Epilepsy And Disability: Treatment With Seizure First Aid

In a section of patients with epilepsy, physical and intellectual disabilities coexist.

Episodic Mobility

Queen Elizabeth Had Reduced Mobility: Know How To Deal With It If You Are A Senior Citizen

Blood Test

Traumatic Brain Injury: Can Early Blood Test Predict Disability Or Death?

University of Michigan researcher Frederick Korley says early and accurate estimates of traumatic brain injury can help doctors determine its severity.

Sinusitis

Cold Symptoms

Is It A Cold Or A Sinus Infection? Know Which One Are You Suffering From

As per some experts, colds usually don't cause sinus infection but they can act as a breeding ground for it.

Self Care In Sinusitis

Don t Ignore Nose Dripping, Don t Ignore Sinus

Do you have a stuffy nose? Are you unable to carry on with your daily activities due to a dripping nose? Here is why you should not ignore the sinus.

Cellulitis

10 reasons for facial swelling and why you should take it seriously

A lump anywhere on your face could mean an allergy, thyroid or other underlying conditions. Read on to know more.

Tuberculosis

World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Put A Full STOP On TB

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health threat globally, with India carrying the highest burden. Here's how to 'STOP' Tuberculosis.

World Tuberculosis Day 2023

World Tuberculosis Day 2023: 5 Yoga Techniques To Control TB Symptoms

Yoga Expert shares five yoga poses that may help alleviate TB symptoms.

Spinal Tb Symptoms

What Is Spine TB? Is Surgery Mandatory For Spine TB?

Surgeries can be performed from the front or the back. Front surgeries were done in the past with relatively more complications.

Addiction

Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholic Hangovers: Acute Withdrawal Can Be The Reason

As per some studies, the body looks at alcohol as a foreign agent and might activate the immune response against it.

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Dependency Might Not Be As Psychological As You Think

In extreme cases, alcohol too can become a need of the body like water and food

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Abuse Versus Dependence: The Journey From Desire To Need

Alcohol too can become a need of the body like food and water

Sleep disorder

Blood Sugar Control Tips

Sleeping For Better Blood Sugar Control: All You Need To Know

A study on over 4000 people found that those who received less than 6 hours of nighttime sleep were twice as likely to have cells that are relatively less sensitive to insulin.

Bad Sleep Time

Sleep: The Body s Snooze Button For Better Health

Today, it is possible to ensure optimum sleep with home sleep tests and remote assistance for any factors that may hamper it.

Sleep Disorders In Children

Sleep Problems Among Children: Warning Signs And Therapies

By working with a medical professional, you can take the necessary steps to improve your child's sleep and overall well-being.

Insomnia

Bad Sleep Time

Sleep: The Body s Snooze Button For Better Health

Today, it is possible to ensure optimum sleep with home sleep tests and remote assistance for any factors that may hamper it.

Impotence

Does Lack Of Sleep Lead To Impotence Or Erectile Dysfunction?

Yes! Sleep deprivation can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED)! How to deal with it?

How To Cure Insomnia

Cumin Seeds And Other Home Remedies That Can Help Beat Insomnia

Having trouble sleeping at night? We have some sure shot home remedies to fight insomnia. Check them out.

Lifestyle diseases

Healthy Old Age

4 Lifestyle Diseases That Can Affect Your Family And How You Can Avoid Them

Most lifestyle diseases can be genetic but by taking care from a young age, you can easily avoid it and stay healthy till old age.

Acute Back Pain

How To Cure Back Pain?

Get rid of the commonly occurring medical problem, i.e. back pain, by easily avoiding these lifestyle habits. Here are a few tips to cure back pain.

Diseases Conditions

Tired through the day? Know the reasons behind your low energy level

Feeling tired is normal but if it is a chronic condition, you need to know the underlying reasons. Read on to know how deficiencies can cause low energy level.

Multiple sclerosis

Children Health

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Tools Used To Detect The Neurological Disorder In Adults May Not Work In Children

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (appearance of the neurological disorder before the age of sixteen) accounts for about 5% of total MS population.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis During Pregnancy? Here's How Physiotherapy Can Help

Can Physiotherapy Play A Role In Multiple Sclerosis During Pregnancy?

Multiple Sclerosis Cause

Regenerative Medicine Approach To Manage Multiple Sclerosis

Know everything about multiple sclerosis by Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher.

MDR TB

Tuberculosis Diagnosis

Doctors, chemists can face jail term if they don't report TB cases informs Health Ministry

The Health Ministry has introduced a provision for jail terms of up to two years if the major stakeholders in the fight against TB fail to report such cases to the nodal officer.

Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

15yr old complaining of conjunctivitis is accurately diagnosed with life-threatening MDR-TB

The 15-year-old girl from Nerul was experiencing discomfort for over 15 days.

Clinical Trials

TB related clinical trials permitted on children under one year

The approval was granted by the Central Licencing Authority.

Kidney stones

Bladder Stones

Bladder Stones, UTI: There Can Be Many Consequences Of Holding Back Your Pee

If a person chronically controls the urge to pee, they might be putting themselves at risk of conditions like urine incontinence, overactive bladder and stones

Kidney Stone Diet

Get Rid Of Kidney Stones With The Right Nutrition: Things You Need To Know

Kidney stone disease is widespread in India, with an expectancy of 12 per cent in an overall population indicated to be prone to urinary stones.

Kidney Stone Diet Plan

Diet High In Calcium And Potassium May Help Prevent Recurrent Kidney Stones

Patients with a history of kidney stone formation should eat more fruits and vegetables that are high in calcium and potassium.

LUNG CANCER

Causes Of Lung Cancer

Sarunashi Juice Prevent And Reduce Lung Cancer In Mice

A research team from Okayama University has revealed that Sarunashi juice has anti-tumorigenic effects and may help fight lung cancer.

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer: Busting 9 Common Myths And Misconceptions

Lung cancer awareness month: Let's dispel some common myths about the disease in this thought piece.

Causes Of Lung Cancer

Is Lung Cancer Prevalent In Older Adults? 4 Prevention Tips

What are the symptoms of lung cancer in older adults? How can cancer be avoided in older adults?

Thyroid Cancer

Cancer Awareness

Thyroid cancer: In-utero exposures can increase your risk of this disease

There are many causes behind thyroid cancer and now a new study says that in-utero exposures can significantly increase your risk of this disease.

Thyroid Diseases

World Thyroid Day: Know the diseases associated with this gland

Every year 25 May is observed as World Thyroid Day globally to raise awareness and understanding about thyroid health. As we celebrate this day, we have made a small effort to make you understand the cause and risk factors of some thyroid related disorders. Take a look -

Cancer Cure

Thyroid cancer: Timely diagnosis and treatment is the key

All you need to know about thyroid cancer.

Brain tumour

Cannabinoid

Management Of Glioblastoma Using Immunotherapy And Cannabinoids: All About This Combination Treatment For Brain Tumors

Management of glioblastoma using immunotherapy and cannabinoids. An experts sheds lights on this combination treatment for brain tumors.

Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma Awareness Day: How Long Can A Person With Glioblastoma Survive?

Dr Praveen Gupta, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, shares the diagnosis, treatment and survival rates for glioblastoma.

Aiims

Change the perception towards a malaise like brain tumour, urges doctors

Doctors from across the world said there is a widespread defeatist perception about a brain tumour even among doctors, which is not right.

Coronary artery disease

Chest Pain

Coronary Artery Disease: What s New In The Treatment Of Heart Disease

The survival of patients with coronary artery disease has improved significantly in the last decade. Check out some of the latest advances in the treatment of heart disease.

Cardiac Arrest In Women

Cardiovascular Bias: Fear Of Chest Compressions Can Withhold People From Giving CPR To Women In Public

While healthcare providers are trained well to offer gender-neutral intervention to patients, the same cannot be said for outsiders who might stop due to social inhibitions

Bleeding Disorder

Man With Rare Bleeding Disorder Successfully Operated For Coronary Artery Disease In Bengaluru

A team of doctors successfully conducted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG), despite his bleeding disorder. Read on to know how they did it.

Prostate cancer

Cancer In Men

Prostate Cancer: Here s Faster And Easier Way To Determine If You Have An Aggressive Form Of Cancer

It is now possible to identify men who are at risk of developing aggressive form of prostate cancer, says researchers.

Biopsy

When To Do A Biopsy For The Prostate? Shares Dr Niti Krishna Raizada

Early prostate cancer detection includes detecting both slow-growing and aggressive or fast-growing prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Screening

Prostate Health Month 2022: 5 Pre-Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer

Dr Pratik Patil discusses what may cause prostate cancer and its common warning signs.

Vitiligo

Phototherapy

How Long Does Phototherapy Take For Vitiligo?

While the chronic skin disorder has no definite cure, several interventions are available to treat patients with vitiligo.

Homeopathy Medicines

Know-How Homeopathy Focuses On The Physical Aspects Of Vitiligo

Implications Of Vitiligo: How Homeopathy Focuses On The Ailment's Physical Aspects

Vitiligo

Vitiligo: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of This Skin Disease

Is leucoderma common? Do you know how it develops?

Inguinal hernia

Hiatus Hernia

This is why you need to take that hernia diagnosis seriously!

Yes, it could be life-threatening.

Diseases Conditions

Is it hernia? Here's when you should visit the doctor

Visit the doctor if you observe any of these symptoms for hernia.

International Yoga Day

Gomukhasana to lose weight from upper body, resolve hernia and hydrocele

The gomukhasana specially helps in stretching, toning and strengthening the upper body helping you lose weight.

Myocardial infarction

Acute Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Treatment And Important Things To Know

At times, along with the medications, you may need other procedures to restore blood flow to the heart.

$Myocardial infraction: Know the risk factors to keep it at bay$

Heart

Myocardial infraction: Know the risk factors to keep it at bay

Read on to know about factors that can increase your risk of developing myocardial infraction.

$Myocardial infraction: These factors can increase your risk of developing the condition$

Heart Attack Risk

Myocardial infraction: These factors can increase your risk of developing the condition

Here, we tell you about the causes of myocardial infraction.

Osteoporosis

Chronic Pain

Coping With Osteoporosis Chronic Pain? 3 Expert Tips To Manage

"Step up for bone health" and encourage people to check their bone health regularly.

Ayurveda And Bone Health

Ayurveda And Osteoporosis: Can Ayurveda Rejuvenate Bone Health?

Dr I Unnikrishnan tells us that Ayurveda can be a fantastic method to regenerate bone health.

Bones And Joints

What Bones Are More Vulnerable To Osteoporosis And Why?

Signs and symptoms of osteoporosis: What Can Be Done For Prevention?

Type 2 diabetes

Depression

Depression Strikes Up To 2 Times Higher In Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include gaining weight, living a sedentary lifestyle, and having poor mental health.

Erratic Shift Culture

Can Erratic Shift Culture Increase Type 2 Diabetes In Employees?

Prolonged working hours: Can they increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Benefits Of Coffee

Have Gestational Diabetes? Drink Coffee After Pregnancy To Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Drinking four and more cups of caffeinated coffee a day significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes.

Schizophrenia

Mental Disease

New functional MRI analysis may pave way for better schizophrenia treatment

Researchers have developed tools to improve the analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging data which may lead to better schizophrenia treatment procedures. Read on to know more.

Mental Health

Cannabis use can induce schizophrenia: Study

A new study says that higher cannabis use can increase the risk of schizophrenia. Read on to know more about the risks of cannabis

Anti Social Personality Disorder

7 Diseases that can change your personality

Have you noticed a sudden change in personality of your loved one? It could be due to some underlying health condition. Read on to know more.

Sleep apnoea

Blood Sugar Control Tips

Sleeping For Better Blood Sugar Control: All You Need To Know

A study on over 4000 people found that those who received less than 6 hours of nighttime sleep were twice as likely to have cells that are relatively less sensitive to insulin.

Bad Sleep Time

Sleep: The Body s Snooze Button For Better Health

Today, it is possible to ensure optimum sleep with home sleep tests and remote assistance for any factors that may hamper it.

Nightmare Causes

Why Do We Have Nightmares? Things You Can Do To Stop Them

Nightmares can not only disrupt sleep but can make you experience negative emotions such as feelings of loss and fear

Paralysis

Nishi Singh Actor

Nishi Singh Bhadli Death: 'Qubool Hai' Actress Dies Due To Paralysis Attack

Nishi Singh was known for her role in TV serials Qubool Hai and Ishqbaaz.

Low Immunity

Dream deprivation: A silent epidemic that may bring along diabetes

Are you getting your 'daily quota' of sweet dreams? If not, you may be at risk of several health conditions, some of which can be serious

Anulom Vilom

Paralysis treatment: Can yoga help in rehabilitation of paralysis patients?

Yoga holds promise for people with paralysis. Yogasanas can enhance the body's healing capacity and help in early recovery.

Liver disease

Liver Disease Nosebleeds

Is Nose Bleeding A Symptom Of Fatty Liver? Explains Dr Sanjeev Rohatgi

Individuals can reduce their risk of developing liver disease and associated symptoms like nosebleeds by taking preventive measures like those mentioned.

Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders And Their Causes One Should Watch Out For

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is when the acid in the stomach reverses back into the oesophagus, irritating the tube lining.

Kidney disease

Cause Of Kidney Injury

Kidney Disease: Avoid These Unnecessary Medications That Can Damage Your Kidneys

Kidney dysfunction can put you at higher chances of getting strokes and heart attacks. Here are some expert tips to protect your kidneys.

Dialysis Benefits

World Kidney Day 2023: 3 Beneficial Facts About Dialysis Treatment

Hemodialysis is a life-extending treatment that improves the quality of life by eliminating waste and restoring organ function.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease: Healthy Practices People Should Adopt To Prevent CKD

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common problem, affecting nearly 10% of the general population. Here a nephrologist shares tips on how to keep CKD at bay.

Swine flu

Swine Flu Cases

Swine Flu In Punjab: Growing Cases Raise Concern, Advisory Issued For Safety

According to the Health Department, first time since 2018, multiple swine flu cases have been reported during the rainy season.

Delhi Government

Swine Flu Cases In Delhi: Second H1N1 Case Reported In Dwarka

Delhi doctors report an increase in swine flu cases, a human respiratory infection caused by influenza strains introduced in pigs.

H1n1 Mumbai

Spike In H1N1 Cases: Mumbai Records 80 Swine Flu Cases In 8 Days

Many symptoms of swine flu can be similar to those of covid-19 infection, causing a significant problem in treating patients.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect Your Lungs Too

The most common type of autoimmune arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects multiple joints. But it is more than just a joint disease. RA can also cause lung disease.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Of The Knee During Pregnancy: 4 Exercises Suggested By Physiotherapist

Planned exercise is always suggested to gain overall benefits during pregnancy. Let exercise be part of your pregnancy as it benefits both mother and baby.

Back Pain

Have Body Ache? 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore Constant Pain

Are you worried about constant body ache? Here are some of the most common causes of constant body pain you should know.

Jet lag

Body Clock

Frequent jet lags can damage your health in these 4 ways

A new research says that doing some exercise can shift the human body clock and help you adjust to the shifted schedules. But while you can alleviate the symptoms of jet lag, beware, frequent jet lags can cause a lot of health problems.

Daily Diet

Try these effective foods to beat jet lag

Do you find it difficult to cope with jet lag or your shift based work? According to a new study, doing some exercise can help shift the human body clock. Apart from exercise, we tell you how foods can help you when you are jet lagged.

Oxygen

Jet lag can be treated by small drop in oxygen level for a short period of time

Reducing oxygen level for a short period can help reset circadian clocks.

Sciatica

Exercise Benefits

Get quick relief from sciatica pain with these stretches and exercises

Sciatica pain is unnerving, but you can deal with it by performing some simple yet effective exercises. Here are a few that can offer quick relief.

Acute Back Pain

Beware: Sitting for long hours can give you sciatica

Sciatica is a common fallout of an unhealthy lifestyle and long sitting hours. But you can try forming a few good habits that will provide relief.

Nerve Pain

Do you have a desk job? Beware of sciatica

Do you have an ache that radiates from your back to your legs? It may be sciatica and your long sitting hours may have something to do with it.

Leprosy

Leprosy In India

Facts About Leprosy We Should Be Aware Of

Leprosy, now known as Hansen's disease, is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind and unfortunately it still exists. We should "Act Now" to "End Leprosy".

Leprosy Awareness Campaign

World Leprosy Day 2022: India On Track To Achieve Zero Leprosy Cases By 2030

Leprosy, almost exclusively a disease of the developing world, is subject to many myths and stigma. But the situation in India is improving due to better awareness.

Gene Therapy

What New Can Be Done To Treat Leprosy?

Advancement in the treatment of leprosy - One of the promising approaches being researched is cell-penetrating peptides. Read on to know more about it.

Heart failure

Causes Of Heart Attack

Risk Of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke Is High In Winter: Cardiac Surgeon Explains Why

Winter can give you a tough time to your heart. Read on to know why the risk of heart-related problems, including heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia, increases as temperature drops.

Blood Clots

Heart Valve Disease Is A Common Cause For Heart Failure: Red Flags You Should Never Ignore

A simple 2D echo can detect valve problems. Watch out for the signs and symptoms of heart valve disease and report to your doctor on a priority basis.

Cardiac Arrest In Women

Cardiovascular Bias: Fear Of Chest Compressions Can Withhold People From Giving CPR To Women In Public

While healthcare providers are trained well to offer gender-neutral intervention to patients, the same cannot be said for outsiders who might stop due to social inhibitions

Oral cancer

Mouth Cancer Symptoms

Oral Cancer Cases Rising At An Alarming Rate In India: Doctors Reveal The Primary Cause

Lack of awareness about early oral cancer symptoms is the main reason for cancer being detected at later stages. Below are signs and symptoms of mouth cancer to watch out for.

Oral Cancer Diagnosis

50 Oral Cancer Cases Found In UP In 20 Days; Symptoms And Risk Factors You Should Know

A report revealed that around 50 patients have been diagnosed with oral cancer in a span of 20 days. As concerning as it is, knowing the symptoms of the disease might help you with early detection and treatment.

Mouth Cancer

Oral Cancer Myths: Knowing These Misconceptions Can Reduce The Risk

Oral Cancer is among the top three cancers in India. Mouth cancer looks like growth or sore in the mouth that does not heal.

Tinnitus

Air Pollution

Firecrackers: 10 reasons why they are health hazards

The Supreme Court has said that firecrackers can only be burnt between 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and between 11.45 pm and 12.45 am on Christmas and New Year. Here are some of the many dangerous effects firecrackers can have on your health.

Indian Schools

Teachers' Day 2018: 5 common health conditions teachers can suffer from

It doesn't matter how old the teachers are or which grades or subjects they teach, the job of every teacher is strenuous -- not just physically but also mentally. This is why teachers need to be extra cautious about their health.

Brain

Tinnitus, a chronic ringing or buzzing in the ears makes brain restless

If you have bothersome tinnitus, you may have concentration issues as your attention may be engaged more with tinnitus.

Pancreatic cancer

Dietary Components

Low-Fat Diet May Cut Pancreatic Cancer: All You Need To Know

Cytokines have been linked to the development of pancreatic cancer.

Combination Therapy

New Promising Treatment Option For Pancreatic Cancer: Triple Immunotherapy Combination

Currently, it is viewed that pancreatic cancer is resistant to immunotherapy, but a new study has suggested that it can be vulnerable to the right combination therapy.

Cancer Awareness

Pancreatic Cancer Can Creep Up Silently: Be Vigilant

According to the latest Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, pancreatic cancer cases have increased by almost 2.3 times between 1990 and 2017.

Snoring

Sleep

Expert tips for selecting the right pillow to sleep peacefully

It is important to choose the correct pillow for a good night's sleep. Here are some tips from our expert, Dr Vikas Agarwal on how to choose your perfect pillow.

Avoid Snoring

Women, don't ignore your snore

A new study reveals that women underreport their snoring habit. Here is why they shouldn't hesitate to open up about this habit to their physicians.

Diseases Conditions

3 reasons why you are a heavy snorer

In case you snore a lot at night, find out why and seek clinical help. It is just not disturbing for others but also affects your health.

Liver cancer

4 Stages In Liver Cancer

What Are The Best Options Available For Liver Cancer Treatment?

Surgery Or Transplant? What Is The Best Liver Cancer Treatment?

4 Stages In Liver Cancer

World Cancer Day 2023: 4 Different Stages In Liver Cancer

Liver cancer in stage four might have involvement of neighbouring lymph nodes or distant parts of the body.

Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer Treatment Gets More Effective: New Options Shows Promise

Liver cancer is a serious disease, and the earlier it is caught, the better the chances of successful treatment.

IBS

Gut Bacteria

Intestinal infection can lead to chronic symptoms: Here are ways to keep your gut healthy

If you have a healthy gut, you're less likely to experience damaging inflammation like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). So here are some ways to keep your gut healthy.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Home remedies to beat the pain

Irritable bowel syndrome, though not life-threatening, can disrupt normal life. We reveal some home remedies that will give you relief from the symptoms.

Digestion

13 things you must know about probiotics

Probiotics which are often called 'good or helpful bacteria', help maintain the right ratio of good to bad bacteria in the gut and help prevent a number of diseases.

Ovarian cancer

Depression

Hysterectomy Aftermath: Psychological Loss of losing A Uterus

The feeling of never being able to bear another life might devastate them at a psychological level

Immunotherapy For Cancer

How Ovarian Cancer Hides From The Body's Immune System: The Secret Hideouts Uncovered

Understanding how ovarian cancer cells hide from the body's immune system will help in developing more effective immunotherapies, say researchers.

Cancer In Women

7.5 Kgs Ovarian Tumor Removed From 43-year-Old Lady; Signs You Should Look Out For

A 43-year-old woman was diagnosed with an ovarian tumour without showing any symptoms of the disease. Read on to know more about the case.

Parkinson's disease

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) For Parkinson Disease: All You Need About This Surgical Procedure

Although Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) does not cure Parkinson's disease, it can ease the symptoms, reduce medication and enhance the quality of life

Diseases And Body Odour

TB Smells Like Stale Beer, Diabetes Like Rotten Apples: Your Body Odour Can Tell A Lot About Your Health

Studies have also shown how dogs sniffed bladder cancer in urine and detected lung cancer in exhaled breath

Is Parkinsons Disease Curable

Is There A Cure For Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that can hamper your daily activities. Read on to know if the disease is curable or not.

Swine Flu

Swine Flu Cases

Swine Flu In Punjab: Growing Cases Raise Concern, Advisory Issued For Safety

According to the Health Department, first time since 2018, multiple swine flu cases have been reported during the rainy season.

Delhi Government

Swine Flu Cases In Delhi: Second H1N1 Case Reported In Dwarka

Delhi doctors report an increase in swine flu cases, a human respiratory infection caused by influenza strains introduced in pigs.

H1n1 Mumbai

Spike In H1N1 Cases: Mumbai Records 80 Swine Flu Cases In 8 Days

Many symptoms of swine flu can be similar to those of covid-19 infection, causing a significant problem in treating patients.

Swine flu in India

Swine Flu Cases

Swine Flu In Punjab: Growing Cases Raise Concern, Advisory Issued For Safety

According to the Health Department, first time since 2018, multiple swine flu cases have been reported during the rainy season.

Delhi Government

Swine Flu Cases In Delhi: Second H1N1 Case Reported In Dwarka

Delhi doctors report an increase in swine flu cases, a human respiratory infection caused by influenza strains introduced in pigs.

H1n1 Mumbai

Spike In H1N1 Cases: Mumbai Records 80 Swine Flu Cases In 8 Days

Many symptoms of swine flu can be similar to those of covid-19 infection, causing a significant problem in treating patients.

Kidney failure

Kidney Failure

Kidney Replacement Therapy: How Can It Help Provide A Better Prognosis?

The benefits of Kidney transplantation over dialysis are proved across all age groups for those candidates who are suitable for transplantation.

99 Children Died

After Gambia, Indonesia Now Bans Cough Syrups After 99 Children Die

As per some health officials, some cough syrups administered to five-year-olds were proven to contain ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol which shouldn't be present in such quantities

End Stage Kidney Failure

Kidney Failure: Understanding The Timelines For Treatment

Dialysis or kidney transplantation are preferred treatments for patients with end-stage renal disappointment.

Type 1 diabetes

Control Diabetes Levels

13 Ways To Control Diabetes Levels Among Children

Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes: How To Control Sugar Levels Among Children?

Diabetes Awareness Month

Managing diabetes in children - 10 common queries answered

Ideally, a child should visit the doctor once a month. If it's not possible every month, at least once every 2-3 months is mandatory.

Artificial Pancreas

Artificial Pancreas To Treat Diabetics: How Will It Help Release Insulin?

MIT has said in a release that scientists are working on a technology that will work as artificial pancreases for people with diabetes.

Typhoid

Childrens Health

Common Monsoon-Related Infections In Kids: How To Keep Them Safe

Monsoon can bring along many diseases. Here are some expert tips on how to protect your children from falling ill during rainy season.

Monsoon Diseases

Mumbai on orange alert for heavy rainfall: Beware, typhoid-causing germs may be lurking on your fruits, vegetables

Dengue Fever

Delhi Rains: Untimely rains and hailstorm can make you susceptible to these health problems

Here is how you can prevent these common health problems that occur during the rainy season.

Rubella

German Measles

Measles Outbreak In Telangana And Maharashtra: Immunization Is The Key

MR catch-up campaigns with one additional dose of vaccine to all children under five years of age are being done to control the outbreaks.

Infectious Diseases

SE Asian countries pledge to fight measles and rubella on war footing

SE Asian member countries of WHO undertakes a resolution to eradicate measles and rubella by 2023. Know about these two conditions.

Child Immunization Programme

World Immunization Week 2019: 7 diseases you can prevent with vaccines

As the World Immunization Week starts today, we tell you about some of the dangerous diseases that can prevented through vaccination and how India has progressed in this field so far.

AIDS

Challenges Of Hiv Positive People

Living With HIV/AIIDS In India: Health-Related Quality Of Life, Social-Economic Challenges And More

World AIDS Day on December 1 seeks to spread awareness and action towards global HIV-AIDS control. Read on.

Aids Awareness

World AIDS Day 2021: Can HIV Spread Through Hugging or Kissing? Doctor Debunks Common Myths

On World AIDS Day, TheHealthSite.com spoke to Dr. Deepak Verma, consultant internal medicine, Manipal Hospital, Ghaziabad to understand everything about this condition and myths that one can now put at rest.

Diet For Hiv Patients

World AIDS Day 2021: The Connection Between Nutrition And Managing HIV / AIDS

On this World AIDS Day, here's a look at a list of dietary dos and don'ts that can benefit individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Thalassemia

Sickle Cell Anaemia

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, complications and causes of this condition

Sickle cell disease includes disorders such as sickle anaemia and thalassaemia. Today, on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day, let us see what this condition is all about.

Stem Cell Therapy

How Does Stem Cell Transplant Work In Thalassemia? Know Everything

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that cannot be treated with medication. But stem cell therapy may be able to help. Know if stem cell therapy will work for the disease.

Blood Disorder

There Is No Treatment For Thalassemia Major! Common Myths About Thalassemia Busted

Thalassemia is not preventable it's not true. Here are some common myths and facts about this inherited blood disorder.

Lupus

Back Pain

Have Body Ache? 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore Constant Pain

Are you worried about constant body ache? Here are some of the most common causes of constant body pain you should know.

Coronavirus Vaccines

Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe For Patients Suffering From Rheumatic Arthritis And Lupus Disease?

Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis and worried if you should get vaccinated against novel coronavirus. This article discusses why it is important for patients with rheumatoid arthritis to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Covid And Lupus

World Lupus Day: People With This Autoimmune Disorder Are At Higher Risk Of Covid-19

Are you someone suffering from lupus? People suffering from the autoimmune disorder are at a higher risk of Covid-19. Here's why you need to be extra cautious.

Heart health

Cancer Survivors

Cancer And Heart Health: How To Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Heart Problems After Cancer Treatment

Some cancer therapies can cause damage to the heart and raise your risk of developing heart disease. Read on to understand the cardiac-cancer link.

Healthy Heart

5 Important Tips For A Healthy Heart This Spring Season

Get active, eat a heart-healthy diet, quit smoking, manage stress, and get enough sleep to keep your heart in good shape.

Genetic Tests

Genetic Tests For Heart Health: Know Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Regular health check-up, including tests such as an echocardiogram, is suggested for anyone above 35 years.

Multiple Myeloma

Social Behaviour

Survival of younger patients with multiple myeloma influenced by socio-economic factors

Advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell, have led to improved survival majorly among young and white patients, whereas the survival rate observed in patients of other ethnicities was less.

Brain Cancer

Brain cancer can be treated with a combination of radiotherapy and drugs: Study

Radiotherapy along with a specific drug can help prevent recurring brain tumours, say researchers

Bollywood Celebs

Multiple myeloma -- here's what Aadesh Shrivastava was suffering from

Bollywood music composer Aadesh Shrivastava died from multiple myeloma -- here's everything you need to know about it.

Leukemia

Blood Cancer Symptoms

Don't Ignore Night Sweats! It Could Be A Sign Of Blood Cancer

Do you sweat profusely at night? If yes, you might want to see your doctor as it could be a sign of leukaemia. Here's everything you need to know.

Blood Cancer Symptoms

World Blood Cancer Day 2021: Seven Early Signs of Blood Cancer

Early detection of these signs of blood cancer increases the chances of your survival. Celebrate the World Blood Cancer Day 2021 by educating people about the earliest symptoms of leukemia.

Chemotherapy

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee diagnosed with blood cancer

Japan-born swimming champion, RikakoIkee revealed that she was diagnosed with leukaemia with a social media post on Tuesday. Here is all you need to know about this form of blood cancer.

Mercury poisoning

Fish

6 mistakes people commit when cooking fish

Do you eat fish often? If yes, you must read this to know how to cook to reap omega-3 fats and nutrients.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pins and needles in feet – causes and remedies

Are you a software professional or a diabetic? You must read this!

Arsenic Poisoning

Your e-waste is ruining your health

Apart from causing cancer among other things, it will damage your brain too!

Back pain

Back Pain

Working From Home? Keep Sore Back, Neck And Shoulder Pain At Bay With Yoga

Yoga Instructor shares a list of simple yoga postures that will spring your back into action again.

Correct Postures

Prolonged Sitting In Wrong Postures? Here's How It Affects Physical Health

How has prolonged sitting in comfortable postures affected employees' physical health?

Back Pain Causes

Sensorimotor Retraining For Chronic Back Pain: All About This New Treatment

Long-standing back pain is actually a problem of the nervous system, and it is modifiable, say researchers who have developed a new treatment of chronic back pain.

Lead poisoning

Eco Friendly Diwali

8 Ways You Are Doing A Favour To Your Body By Not Bursting Crackers This Diwali

While not bursting crackers would seem a petty task one can ask for but believe us you are doing a great favour to your health and the health of others by practising constrain

Health

Are you irritated? It could be lead poisoning

Lead poisoning can be fatal if not checked in time. Since detection is complicated, taking precautions is the only way out. Read on to know more.

Birds

UN: 'Lead poisoning killing birds, humans too'

Among the significant but often underestimated threats to migratory birds across the African-Eurasian Flyways -- the major bird migration corridors which links Europe, Africa and Western Asia -- is lead poisoning.

Stress

Acute Stress

Stress Cycle: How This Vicious Cycle Can Reduce Your Immunity Over Time

Stress hormones break down body's essential protein to make fuel, hampering the growth of white blood cells over a period of time

Alternative Medicines

How Is Alternative Medicine Keeping Stress At Bay In Modern Life?

Health Expert shares five natural remedies for anxiety.

Cancer 2

Chronic Stress: Can It Make You Really Sick? Know The Red Flags

Chronic stress has been associated with lower immune response, impairment of brain structure and function, and increased susceptibility to certain infections

Addiction

Coalgate

World No Tobacco Day: War on Tobacco

Advertising has become far more subtle these days with outright advertising banned in most countries.

Dangers Of Smoking

Stop smoking: It can cause lung cancer and make you impotent too

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world. It may also increase your risk of many other serious health complications.

Dietary Supplements

Beware: Energy drinks may damage your kidneys and more

Dietary supplements and energy drinks are mired in controversy due to their possible side-effects. Read on to know more.

Pneumonia

Children Deaths

Pneumonia in Children: Some Facts Parents Should Know

Winter brings along various health problems, and pneumonia is one of them. It not only infects adults but even children and new-borns.

Covid And Pneumonia

Is Your Pneumonia Because Of COVID-19 Infection Or Other Factors? This Test Can Tell It

Pneumonia is one of the common complications associated with COVID-19 infection. It can lead to irreversible lung damage in the long run.

Bacterial Pneumonia

Every Breath Counts: Preventing Pneumonia In The Elderly

There is a need to focus on prevention strategies that can avert the risk of pneumonia in the elderly and, therefore, associated morbidity and mortality.

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Hyperthyroidism In Children: Things You Should Know

Incidence of Hyperthyroidism In Children has increased over the years. Parents, watch out for the signs and symptoms of Hyperthyroidism in your child.

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Thyroid Awareness Month: Some Myths And Facts About Thyroid Disorders

All patients with thyroid problems develop goitre - It's a myth. Some of the common myths about thyroid problems are debunked here

Anaemia

Protein that causes muscle weakness identified: Know the reasons behind this condition

Scientists have identified a protein that may cause muscle weakness as you age. But this can happen also due to a sedentary lifestyle or certain health conditions. Read on to know more.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism Symptoms

Signs Your Thyroid Might Be Underactive

When your metabolic rate hits low, a reason might be an underactive thyroid gland

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Thyroid Awareness Month: Some Myths And Facts About Thyroid Disorders

All patients with thyroid problems develop goitre - It's a myth. Some of the common myths about thyroid problems are debunked here

Hypothyroidism Problem

Thyroid: Do you constantly feel exhausted? It could be a sign of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. With a few modifications in your diet, you can prevent this condition.

Urinary tract infections

Bladder Stones

Bladder Stones, UTI: There Can Be Many Consequences Of Holding Back Your Pee

If a person chronically controls the urge to pee, they might be putting themselves at risk of conditions like urine incontinence, overactive bladder and stones

Avoid Urinary Tract Infection

Preventing UTI In Men: Know The Risk Factors And How You Can Keep Yourself Safe

UTI is commonly associated with women. But men are prone to this infection too and it can lead to unwanted complications. Read on to know more.

Antibiotics Side Effects

Forgotten Antibiotic Temocillin May Be Useful In Treating Severe UTI

Researchers found that temocillin led to lower selection of resistant intestinal bacteria than the standard treatment for febrile urinary tract infection.

Uterine cancer

Cancer In Women

Risk Of Uterine Cancer Is High Among Menopausal Women: Symptoms, Causes And Management

Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop uterine and ovarian cancers. Read on to know all about this disease and how to stay safe.

Cardiovascular Conditions

Uterine cancer survivors more prone to broken hearts, say study

Uterine cancer survivors are more likely to have cardiovascular problems, a recent study has suggested

Breast Cancer Risk

Mother- Daughter: All you need to know about the ovarian cancer risk

This faulty transfer is known as Mutation in the gene and can be inherited or acquired.

Melanoma

Skin Cancer On The Rise Among Younger Adults, Dermatologists Urge For Protection

A dermatologist explains why younger adults, especially men, are becoming prone to skin cancer, and shares tips to reduce the risk.

Cancer Symptoms

Why Moles Sometimes Become Melanomas?

Moles are usually harmless but sometimes existing moles can change into melanoma. Get to know how normal moles are different melanomas.

Cancer Risk

New gene-based blood tests can detect skin cancers and reduce death risks

Melanoma is a type of aggressive skin cancer which begins in the cells called melanocytes - which controls the pigment of your skin.

Knee pain

Joint Pain

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery: Benefits, Myths, Common Patient Concerns And More

What do you think about robotic surgeries? An expert addresses common concerns patients have about robotic knee replacement surgery.

Arthritis

Arthroplasty 101: An insight Into Joint Replacement Surgery

Struggling with joint pain? Your doctor could advise joint replacement if nonsurgical options including drugs, physical therapy, and activity changes are ineffective at reducing your pain and impairment.

Exercise In Arthritis

Exercises for knee pain can improve your quality of life

Knee pain can be debilitating and bring down your quality of life. But with the right exercises, you can easily get relief.

Gout

High Uric Acid

Do you suffer from pain in the joints? It may signal high uric acid in blood

Uric acid is a substance that is created when chemical compounds found in food, known as purines, break down and are dissolved into the blood.

High Uric Acid

Extreme uric acid in blood can reduce lifespan by 11 years, study shows

High levels of serum uric acid in the blood could reduce people's chance of surviving and also reduce their lifespans by up to 11 years, say researchers.

Health Benefits Of Yoga

Perform yoga regularly to keep gout at bay

Gout can cause sudden debilitating pain and it can affect your quality of life. But with yoga you can keep this disorder away.

PCOS

Pcos And Infertility

Habits That Can Help Reduce The Incidence Of PCOS In Women

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): While the exact cause of PCOS is not known, adopting certain lifestyle habits can help reduce your risk of developing this hormonal disorder.

Mental Disorders 2

Effects Of PCOS On Mental Health: How To Deal With It

PCOS not only affects women's reproductive health but has a significant negative influence on their mental health as well.

Hair Loss

Men Too Can Have PCOS? See What It Means

Some of these men have been those whose female relatives are afflicted with PCOS

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Anterior Prolapse

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Do you experience a bulging or something coming from down there?

Back Exercises

An orthopaedic recommends 3 exercises for a strong lower back

A good posture indicates one's inner well-being.

Menstrual Hygiene

5 reasons for painful periods that every mother and daughter should know

Painful periods are not always normal

Hydrocephalus

Brain

Chinese girl with a 20 kg head recovers from a 'brain shrinking' surgery

Bizarre

Baby Roona Begum's hydrocephalus - what is this condition?

Baby Roona

Baby Roona's head now reduced to 57 cm after several surgeries

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Acute Liver Failure

Liver diseases: All you need to know about them

New diagnostic method for liver diseases may make it easier for you to fight these conditions, finds research. However, you need to be aware of the ways liver conditions may hit you. We arm you with all the information you need.

Blood Pressure

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: These are the most effective exercises to deal with NAFLD

Treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is weight loss and lifestyle modification including diet changes and regular exercise.

Postpartum depression

New Moms

Spousal Support: Why Is It Crucial For New Moms?

If you observe signs and symptoms of sadness, anxiety and postpartum depression in your partner, get the new mother to visit a doctor immediately to get treated.

Care After Delivery

Postpartum Mental Healthcare For New Mothers: An Aspect Often Ignored

It is high time that new mothers start to focus on their postpartum mental health as much as they focus on physical health.

Meditation

How yoga can help deal with postpartum depression

Certain yoga asanas and breathing techniques can help deal with the symptoms of postpartum depression. Over time, new mothers are bound to see improvement with the help of yoga.

Varicose veins

Varicose Veins Cause

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

All about spider veins and their management by Physiotherapist Suryalakshmi Paleri.

Menopause Affects

Varicose Veins During Menopause: Why You Get It And What You Can Do About It?

Women are much more likely to get varicose veins than in men. Varicose veins often appear during menopause. Know why here.

Leg Pain

Taapsee Pannu had to get treated for varicose veins 6 weeks before Rashmi Rocket: Here's what you need to know

Actress Taapsee Pannu got varicose veins removed 6 weeks before Rashmi Rocker training. Read on to know all about the condition.

Ischemic heart disease

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

When One Needs A Heart Bypass Surgery? Explains Dr Mayuresh Pradhan

Dr Mayuresh Pradhan is here to help you clear all your doubts regarding heart bypass surgery.

Heart Diseases 2

World Heart Day 2019: Heart diseases are a leading cause of female mortality

Heart diseases cause more death among women than any other diseases. But with a few lifestyle modifications, this can easily be avoided.

Heart Diseases 2

World Heart Day on 29 September: High uric acid levels may lead to heart diseases

A high level of uric acid or hyperuricemia is known to be behind the inflammatory condition gout. But it may also cause heart failure and heart attacks. Read on to know more.

Peripheral vascular disease

Mens Health

Sanjay Dutt’s illness: What exactly is peripheral vascular disease?

Heart Diseases 2

World Heart Day on 29 September: High uric acid levels may lead to heart diseases

A high level of uric acid or hyperuricemia is known to be behind the inflammatory condition gout. But it may also cause heart failure and heart attacks. Read on to know more.

Cardiovascular Disease

Your age and gender can influence your risk of peripheral vascular disease

A person's age and gender can affect the prevalence of certain types of peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), which can lead to heart attack, stroke and even amputation of the limbs.

Myopia

Childhood Myopia

Why Newborns Are Myopic, Ways To Identify And Treat It

What causes some children to be farsighted at birth? All you need to know about congenital myopia, including causes and treatment.

Childhood Myopia

Save Children s Eyes: Stop The Digital Device-Induced Myopia Pandemic

Dr Anita Sethi shares tips to prevent the digital device-induced pandemic myopia.

Cataract

World Myopia Awareness Week: Nearsightedness Can Lead To Cataracts, Glaucoma

Myopia is on the rise, and it is predicted that nearly 50 per cent of the global population will be myopic by 2050.

Hypotension

Dementia Causes

Do you feel dizzy when standing? Systolic orthostatic hypotension can up risk of dementia

People with systolic orthostatic hypotension were nearly 40 per cent more likely to develop dementia than those who did not have the condition.

Old Age Health Problem

Geriatric hypotension is a common cause of injuries in older people: Know how to deal with it

Geriatric hypotension that goes down when you stand up is associated with frailty and falls in older people. Read on to know how to deal with it.

Benign

Top medical jargons decoded

Understanding the language of your physician is a must. We help you find the meanings of the most common medical jargons here.

Viral fever

Flu Symptoms

Be Careful Of Flu Symptoms If You Are Suffering From A Heart Disease, Can Turn Out To Be Fatal

People with flu are six times more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke, but a flu vaccine may be able to lower that risk. Here's how!

Viral Infection

6 amazing home remedies for viral fever that actually work!

If suffer from viral fever, before you grab those antibiotics or some OTC drugs, try these home remedies to treat it in a natural way.

Coronavirus

How are coronavirus symptoms different from those of flu and cold?

With the number of coronavirus cases surging by the day, we all have a lot of questions like this about the deadly infection. All your COVID-19 questions have been answered by Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, MBBS, MRCGP (INT) through a webinar today.

Peptic ulcer

Diseases

Can Shilajit Help Relieve Inflammation And Peptic Ulcer?

The antioxidant effect of shilajit helps lower oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals.

Causes Of Peptic Ulcer

Ulcer Can Be Painful: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore And How to Deal With It

Peptic ulcers can be really painful and it is easy to confuse them with other stomach diseases. Here are all the symptoms of peptic ulcers you should know about.

Belching

Poor diet, constipation, depression +5 causes of excessive burping or belching

Are you constantly burping throughout the day? You might be suffering from indigestion, depression and anxiety or constipation, among others.

Rabies

live

Notifiable Disease In Maharashtra

Rabies Now A Notifiable Disease In Maharashtra: Hospitals To Report Cases To Authorities

Once inside the nervous system, the virus causes acute inflammation of the brain, and coma and this will lead to the death of the patient.

Causes Of Rabies

Rabies prevention: KVs to impart lesson on dog bites nationwide

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will run the programme in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation to impart education on the subject in its over 1,100 schools in the country.

Causes Of Rabies

India bans import of rabies vaccine from Chinese manufacturer

The Drug Controller General of India is likely to seek an explanation from the Chinese manufacturer for supplying sub-standard medicine for rabies.

Rheumatic heart disease

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

When One Needs A Heart Bypass Surgery? Explains Dr Mayuresh Pradhan

Dr Mayuresh Pradhan is here to help you clear all your doubts regarding heart bypass surgery.

Heart Diseases 2

World Heart Day on 29 September: High uric acid levels may lead to heart diseases

A high level of uric acid or hyperuricemia is known to be behind the inflammatory condition gout. But it may also cause heart failure and heart attacks. Read on to know more.

Childrens Health

7 things you need to know about rheumatic heart disease

Never ignore sore throat as it might lead to rheumatic heart disease.

Diabetes

Iftar Diet For Diabetes

Ramadan 2023: 5 Ways To Enjoy Iftar If You Are A Diabetic

While some people with diabetes choose to fast during Ramadan, having a ready plan can help you manage your health.

Blood Sugar Control Tips

Sleeping For Better Blood Sugar Control: All You Need To Know

A study on over 4000 people found that those who received less than 6 hours of nighttime sleep were twice as likely to have cells that are relatively less sensitive to insulin.

Ayurveda Advances

How Can Advances In Ayurveda Reduce The Diabetes Burden In India?

Let's talk about some Ayurveda solutions to manage and even reverse diabetes.

Drugs

Drug Resistance

Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Can Fits Be Treated Without Drugs?

Dr Pradeep Mahajan (Regenerative Medicine Researcher, Mumbai) explains epilepsy and therapeutic Regenerative Medicine strategy.

Alcohol Addiction

How long does marijuana stay in your system?

How long marijuana can stay in a person's body or continue to show in a drug test depends on many factors.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics make lungs vulnerable to flu by killing gut bacteria

Without antibiotics, even common diseases can become potentially life threatening. But it has its drawbacks too. Experts say that it can increase our risk of flu by killing gut bacteria.

Alternative medicine

Alternative Medicines

How Is Alternative Medicine Keeping Stress At Bay In Modern Life?

Health Expert shares five natural remedies for anxiety.

Alternate Healing

Why Is Mental Wellness Essential For A Healthy Life? Explains Spiritual Leader

Spiritual Leader Sri Preethaji explains the importance of mental wellness and why one should opt for alternate healing over medical healing.

Acupuncture

Resistant Hypertension? Try Acupuncture And Diet Therapy To Reduce It

Have you ever tried alternative diet therapies for resistant hypertension?

Communicable diseases

Infectious Diseases

SE Asian countries pledge to fight measles and rubella on war footing

SE Asian member countries of WHO undertakes a resolution to eradicate measles and rubella by 2023. Know about these two conditions.

Diet Fitness

Farhan Akhtar supports campaign to fight non-communicable diseases

'Nearly 61 per cent of deaths in India are now attributed to non-communicable diseases.'

Environment

World Environment Day 2018: '40% diseases are environment-related', says expert

Over years and decades, we abused our environment until it became a cultural norm.

Women's Health

Manage Stress

Self-Care For Women Leaders: Strategies For Managing Stress

Think of self-care as an investment that can increase your productivity. Tips for women leaders to manage stress.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Unhealthy Discharge, Vaginitis, Bacterial Vaginosis: Vaginal Issues You Should Be Aware Of

It is critical to make an accurate diagnosis before considering therapy for any vaginal issues. Here's all need to know about your vaginal health.

Heart Surgery In Women

Heart Attacks In Women: 7 Red Flags And Post-Surgery Care

Heart attack in women is more fatal than in men because of atypical symptoms and delay in diagnosis.

Hormonal Imbalance

Depression

Hysterectomy Aftermath: Psychological Loss of losing A Uterus

The feeling of never being able to bear another life might devastate them at a psychological level

Fasting

Does Intermittent Fasting Mess With Women's Hormones? Research Reveals

Does intermittent fasting increase testosterone in females?

Hormonal Imbalance Affect On Mental Health

Can Hormonal Changes Impact A Woman's Mental Wellness Post-40? Explains Psychologist

Psychologists' suggestions on ways to address women's mental wellness.

Blood disorders

Lab Made Blood Human Trials

Lab-Made Blood: First Clinical Trial Begins On Humans

Another aim of the project will be to study if man-made red blood cells could last longer in blood than the standard red blood cells taken from the donor

Blood Cells

How To Make Sense of Your Blood Report

Though we are aware about health and conditions more than we ever have been but till date reading a blood report can make us scratch our heads sometimes

Blood Clotting

The Royal Disease Hemophilia: A Condition First Spotted in Royal Blood

The Royals have not just passed great rulers down the bloodline but also a rare condition of the blood that prevents clotting

Low blood pressure

Blood Pressure

Orthostatic hypotension linked to Cardiovascular disease

A study has found that a rapid drop in blood pressure, also known as Orthostatic hypotension, might lead to an undiagnosed cardiovascular disease.

Almond Milk

Low blood pressure: A non-drug therapy to cut stroke risk in half

Turns out, adapting lifestyle habits can quickly lower blood pressure.

Blood

Undiagnosed hypertension one of leading risk factors for deaths, says study

Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes have overtaken communicable diseases as the leading causes of mortality in urban areas, as per a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

Neck pain

Back Pain

Working From Home? Keep Sore Back, Neck And Shoulder Pain At Bay With Yoga

Yoga Instructor shares a list of simple yoga postures that will spring your back into action again.

Correct Postures

Prolonged Sitting In Wrong Postures? Here's How It Affects Physical Health

How has prolonged sitting in comfortable postures affected employees' physical health?

Joint Pain In Winter

Neck Pain & Shoulder Stiffness More Common In Winters; Expert-Approved Tips To Tackle The Issue

Want to get rid of the neck pain and shoulder pain induced by the cold weather? Here are some expert-approved tips to manage the problem and get rid of the pain in no time.

Miscarriage

Miscarriage Signs

Not All Miscarriages Bleed: See Signs Of A Silent Pregnancy Loss

A missed miscarriage is most likely to be detected by your attending doctor when you might go for a routine prenatal checkup and they might find the ultrasound scan somewhat unsettling

Britney Spears

Britney Spears 'Miracle Baby' Dies: Complications That Could Lead To Miscarriage

Britney Spears recently announced that she has lost her child to a miscarriage. Here's what could increase the risk of miscarriages.

Early Miscarriage

Preventing Miscarriages: What Every Expectant Mother Should Be Aware Of

Miscarriages are very common nowadays due to multiple factors including your lifestyle. Here's how you can mitigate the risk of miscarriages and have a healthy pregnancy.

Prediabetes

Diabetes Prevention

5 Tips For Pre-Diabetes Management And Diabetes Prevention

Dr Shailendra Kumar shares a few techniques to continue a healthy lifestyle as they approach old age.

Lifestyle Changes For Prediabetes

Catch It, Young! Learn Everything You Need To Know About Prediabetes

Diabetes Educator shares six changes that can jumpstart your prediabetes reversal journey.

Lifestyle Changes For Prediabetes

Don’t Panic After A Prediabetes Diagnosis: Consider It An Opportunity To Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Making some small changes can help you with managing your blood sugar and could even delay progression of your diagnosis.

Acne

Sunscreen Is Even More Important If You Have Acne: Dr Rashmi Shetty Explains Why

Sunscreen can actually help with your acne, but the trick is to choose the right sunscreen, says Dr Rashmi Shetty.

Acne Care

Acne Prevention: Simple Tips You Need To Follow To Avoid This Skin Condition

Acne occurs mainly on oily skin and starts with a blackhead. Avoid neglecting blackheads, as they can irritate the surrounding tissues of the skin, resulting in inflammation.

Acne

Face Yoga Could Help Treat Acne: International Face Yoga Expert Mansi Gulati Explains How

Not just acne, you can even kiss ailments such as sinusitis and migraines goodbye with face yoga, says the yoga expert.

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Dealing With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Snoring: Effective Behavioural And Airway-Specific Therapies For This Condition

Obstructive sleep apnea or Obstructive Sleep Snoring is an under diagnosed condition. Read on to know about the effective treatment options.

Dealing With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Be Fatal: 5 Things That You Should Know

What exactly is obstructive sleep apnea? Dr SACHIN D from Manipal Hospital shares a few things that everybody should know about this disease.

Cardiovascular Risk

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea And Type 2 Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination That Ups Your Risk Of CVD

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is common in people with Type 2 Diabetes and it can significantly increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. Read on.

Pulmonary Edema

Injury

Pain in the legs? It could be a pinched nerve, blood clot or more

Pain in the legs can be an excruciating condition that can cause physical disability. Read on to know what causes them and how to deal with it.

Appetite

World Hypertension Day 2018: Lucknow is in control of kidney diseases

Instituted by the World Hypertension League (WHL) in 2005, each year World Hypertension Day is celebrated on May 17 to increase the awareness of Hypertension and related disease.

Lungs

Lung-on-chip: A new disease-testing model?

Thrush

Fungal Infections

6 causes of recurrent penile infections in men

These conditions can give rise to penile infections.

Fungal Infection

Things to do when you suffer from a penile infection

If it is itchy, burning, painful and swelled up down there, then follow these guidelines.

Fungal Infection

6 causes of fungal and yeast infections in men that everyone should know!

Yes, they are common in men too and here are causes for the same.

Lymphoma

Car T Cell Therapy

Lymphoma Awareness Day: Recent Development Of CAR-T Cell Therapy For Lymphomas

Lymphoma Awareness Day 2022: Diagnosis, Treatment And Maintenance Treatment For Lymphomas

Appendix

33-year-old man with a rare cancer of the appendix and small intestine, gets second lease of life

A 33-year- old resident of Mumbai, who was suffering from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the appendix and small intestine was successfully treated.

Cancer Awareness

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Genetic alterations in immune system ups risk of Hodgkin lymphoma

World Lymphoma Awareness Day is all about raising awareness about both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Read on to know more.

Pyelonephritis

Diseases

RIP Ravindra Jain -- music director passes away due to kidney infection

Ravindra Jain is a true example of talent not bounded by a physical disability!

Child Health

Understanding urinary tract infections in children: Dr Pankaj Deshpande

Kidneys

Pyelonephritis or kidney infection – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Suffering from urinary tract infection? You could be at a risk of developing kidney infection. Here's everything you need to know about it

Stye

Beauty Advice

Do you share cosmetics with your friends? Here are a few scary reasons to stop doing so

Dr Apratim Goel tells you why you shouldn't share your makeup .

Eye

Stye remedies and tips you can try!

Dr Harshvardhan Ghorpade tells you all you need to know about styes.

Diseases

Prevent monsoon-related eye infections with these tips

Diseases like conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, eye styes are common in monsoon.

Phobias

Aerophobia

Aerophobia: Why Are You So Restless Before Boarding A Flight?

The lack of understanding of how a plane works and less familiarity with the air route can also contribute to the fear

Eisoptrophobia

Eisoptrophobia: The Reason Why You Can t Stand The Sight Of A Mirror

While some may fear mirrors because of underlying self-image complexes, others may avoid them because they distort the way an object looks

Claustrophobia And Mri

Claustrophobia and MRI: Preparing for a Scan Inside a Narrow Tunnel

If the machine is narrow, it can feel like being stuck in a narrow tube with loud sounds bashing your ears. Know how to deal with it

Mumps

Cellulitis

10 reasons for facial swelling and why you should take it seriously

A lump anywhere on your face could mean an allergy, thyroid or other underlying conditions. Read on to know more.

Ginger

Eat this not that if you have measles

Diet plays an important role in fighting measles. In case you are not aware of what you should eat and what you should not while suffering from measles, here's all for you to know.

Measles

Bristol hit with widespread outbreak of Measles

Parents of children in Bristol have been alerted by the public health department to get their children vaccinated against Measles due to major outbreak of the viral infection this year. Bristol has recorded 40 times higher number of confirmed Measles cases compared to last year.

PANIC ATTACK

Aerophobia

Aerophobia: Why Are You So Restless Before Boarding A Flight?

The lack of understanding of how a plane works and less familiarity with the air route can also contribute to the fear

Causes Of Panic Disorder

Panic disorder: Psychotherapy can manage long-term effects of this condition

Some of the warning symptoms of health condition include - difficulty in breathing, sudden sweating or chills, unexplained and chronic chest pain, nausea, and dizziness.

Anxiety Disorder

Are you constantly anxious? Go to sleep

Constant anxiety can be a problem as it can affect normal daily life. But you can easily manage this condition if you make small lifestyle changes.

Trigeminal neuralgia

Electric Shock

Had To Hit My Face Hard To Numb The Killing Pain: Patient Shares Her Fight Against Trigeminal Neuralgia

"This time the pain was a little different in intensity. It had invaded my jaw and went straight up to my teeth. When the painkiller failed to subside the pain, I had no choice but to hit my face hard to numb the side. Later I was drugged with local anaesthesia in hope that it would calm my nerves."

Nerve Cells

Expertise and radio surgery helps a Trigeminal Neuralgia patient achieve a rare success in record time in India

Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as 'The Suicide Disease' is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve.

Crooked Teeth

Top 10 causes of toothache

Respiratory Health

Hypoxia

Happy Hypoxia: Mysterious Cases Where Oxygen Levels Might Drop Without Symptoms

During COVID-19 pandemic, doctors had asked us to measure our oxygen levels at least thrice a day even when we were fine. They did that for a reason.

Covid Spread

Smog Index Above 300 and COVID: See How It Becomes A Dangerous Cocktail

The particulate matter, which increases during smog could act like a carrier for the virus on which the latter can sit. It can not only convey the virus but also increase its spread.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics May Increase Risk Of Recurrent Wheezing In Babies With RSV, Warn Researchers

Antibiotics are often given to infants with RSV bronchiolitis despite the fact that this practice is not supported by clinical guidelines.

PMS

Insulin Resistance

Why Did My Doctor Gave A Diabetes Pill For My PCOS? Know The Reason

As per researchers, both ovarian-dependent and ovarian-independent factors play a major role in the development of the condition

Abdominal Pain

Here's why Indian boys and men should know about menstruation

You must know about periods because it is natural and completely normal!

Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps: 5 light exercises that can help ease your pain

Have you ever thought of working out to relief your menstrual cramp? Surprisingly some exercises can work wonders to reduce PMS symptoms. Here are a few light exercises for a happy period:

Premenstrual Syndrome

Abdominal Pain

Here's why Indian boys and men should know about menstruation

You must know about periods because it is natural and completely normal!

Menstruation

Premenstrual syndrome: 5 natural remedies you must try

Premenstrual syndrome can be debilitating. But with these natural remedies, you don't have to suffer any more. These are safe and without any side effects.

Menstrual Cramps

Rujuta Diwekar reveals 6 diet and fitness secrets for pain-free periods

You'll be surprised to know that some common ingredients in your kitchen can help reduce pain during periods.

Urinary Incontinence

Bladder Stones

Bladder Stones, UTI: There Can Be Many Consequences Of Holding Back Your Pee

If a person chronically controls the urge to pee, they might be putting themselves at risk of conditions like urine incontinence, overactive bladder and stones

Causes Of Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence: Stress And Lifestyle Factors That Can Increase Your Risk

Urinary Incontinence is a common problem, and it is increasingly being seen in younger people now. Know why it happens and how you can control it.

Tips To Treat Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence: Do You Pee When You Sneeze Or Laugh? It Can Be A Warning Sign of Urinary Incontinence

Does laughing, sneezing makes you pee without even your knowledge? This is not normal and it can be one of the warning signs that can lead to incontinence. Read to know everything.

Keloids

Acid Attack

Top UK doctors to treat acid attack and burn survivors free of cost in Delhi

A team of top UK doctors have come to the country to provide reconstructive plastic surgery for poor patients.

Expert Tips

5 things you should never do if you have keloids

Dr Rohit Batra shares tips on how to prevent keloids.

Tattoo

5 areas where you should NOT get a tattoo

Planning to get inked? Here are areas you should avoid getting a tattoo.

Gestational hypertension

Hypertension In Pregnancy

High BP during pregnancy may up your risk of heart disease: Here’s how to keep it under control

Being overweight or obese, and unhealthy lifestyle choices are major risk factors for high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Risks

Pregnancy after 35: Know your risks

Pregnancy after 35 may be more complicated but that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy it. Just know what to expect and follow a few precautions to keep the risks at bay.

Blood Pressure

Babies of overweight mothers may develop self-regulation problems

According to a recent study, a mother's weight during early pregnancy may affect how well her baby is able to self-regulate during its first months and years of life.

Lyme disease

Back Pain

Have Body Ache? 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore Constant Pain

Are you worried about constant body ache? Here are some of the most common causes of constant body pain you should know.

Antioxidant

Lyme disease: 5 best foods to manage the disease better

Include these 5 best foods to fight the infection better.

Bacterial Infection

What can stop the spread of Lyme disease? Research says cholesterol-lowering drugs

An amazing breakthrough of medical science points out how Lyme disease can be countered by using cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Stomach cancer

Acidity Problem

Stomach Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, And How To Prevent It

In most cases, stomach cancers are diagnosed when the disease is in advanced stage. Know why

Fruits And Vegetables Stomach Cancer Prevention

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: How To Minimize The Risk Of Gastric Cancer?

6 measures to decrease the risk factors of gastric cancer.

Gastric Cancer

10 Facts About Stomach Cancer That You Should Be Aware Of

Stomach cancer or gastric cancer is considered the 5th most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, contributing to over one million cases each year.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomalacia

2cm long vaccine needle stuck inside 3-day-old baby boy; treated at Mumbai hospital

In one-of-case, a boy had to be operated upon in order to remove a 2cm needle from his body.

Pain

Suffer from chronic pain in the legs?

Bone And Joint Disease

Osteomyelitis -- causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Here are all your questions about osteomyelitis answered by our expert Dr. Suneel Kumar.

Productive cough

Vaccine

Whooping cough resurging in US

A new research has explored why whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, is making a comeback.

Common Cold

7 things you should avoid when you’re suffering from a cough

Suffering from repeated bouts of cough? Check out which of these ill practices is triggering it

Expectorants

What kind of cough do you have?

Understand the meaning of dry and wet cough, expectorants, phlegm and many such cough terms.

Rotavirus

Clinical Trials

Heat-stable rotavirus vaccine: Hilleman Labs successfully completes Phase I/II Clinical Trials

Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhoea and related deaths in children less than 5 years worldwide.

Rotavirus Vaccine

Why India needs more awareness and support to implement Rotavirus vaccination program countrywide

Proper implementation and awareness of rotavirus vaccination can help curb infant mortality rates.

Odisha

Experts believe that Rota vaccines may save infants from occult practices in Odisha villages

Diarrhoea spells doom for the young parents in Odisha's remote areas, where the dreaded disease caused by Rota Virus is one of the highest in the country.

Throat cancer

Cancer Treatment

Ethiopian Dy Mayor Survives Advanced Throat Cancer, Regains Speech With Artificial Voice Prosthesis

Ludciged, Deputy Mayor of Ethiopia, who was diagnosed with advanced throat cancer underwent three major surgeries in Hyderabad, India.

Human Voices

World Voice Day 2019: 9 factors that could be damaging your vocal cord

On this World Voice Day, we tell you how to arm yourself up against the foes of your vocal cord. Save your voice, to have one.

Nose And Throat

World Voice Day 2019: Caring for throat cancer

As we celebrate World Voice Day today, here is a low-down on throat cancer, an ailment that can rob you off your voice. Arm yourself up against this condition by spotting the symptoms early on and opting for the right treatment at the right time.

Piles

Anal Fistula

Piles, Fistula And Fissures: How To Get These Conditions Rightly Diagnosed

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in cases of piles, fistula, and fissures. Get to know the reasons behind from a Laparoscopy and Laser Surgeon.

Dealing With Piles

Can Piles Problem Increase In Winter Season? 4 Tips For Prevention

Dr Rinkesh Kumar Bansal shares four tips for dealing with piles.

Haemorrhoids

Laser Haemorrhoids Surgery: Here's What You Can Expect And How It Helps

Piles can lead to severe bleeding or itching around the rectal region. If left untreated, it can be life-threatening. Laser haemorrhoids surgery is one effective way to deal with it. Here's everything you need to know.

Crohn's disease

Food Additives

Common Food Dye Used In Candies And Soft Drinks Can Trigger IBDs, Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis

A new study has linked consumption of Allura Red food dye to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Know how it affects the gut health.

Allergy On Palms

From Mumps To Sinusitis: 10 Reasons Why You Might Have A Puffy Face

Is your face swollen? Don't take that sudden face swelling lightly. It might just be hinting at an underlying health condition you hadn't thought of.

Highly Processed Foods

This is why you should ditch those ultra- processed foods

As a new study has revealed that eating highly processed foods can lead to obesity. Here, we tell you about some of the other health hazards associated with these tempting grubs.

Natural Remedies

Nausea

Easy Ways To Throw Up - 7 Safe Tried and Tested Ways to Induce Vomiting

Easy ways to throw up safely.

Odour

4 Best Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Vaginal Odour

This vaginal discharge may have a mild odour. It helps in protecting against irritation and infection, provides lubrication, and keeps the vagina healthy.

Alternative Medicines

How Is Alternative Medicine Keeping Stress At Bay In Modern Life?

Health Expert shares five natural remedies for anxiety.

Cough and cold

Eco Friendly Diwali

8 Ways You Are Doing A Favour To Your Body By Not Bursting Crackers This Diwali

While not bursting crackers would seem a petty task one can ask for but believe us you are doing a great favour to your health and the health of others by practising constrain

Cold Symptoms

Is It A Cold Or A Sinus Infection? Know Which One Are You Suffering From

As per some experts, colds usually don't cause sinus infection but they can act as a breeding ground for it.

Common Cold

Zinc Can Lower Risk Of Contracting Common Cold And Flu, Shorten The Duration Of Symptoms

Zinc products like nasal spray, nasal gel, lozenge, oral zinc are widely available, affordable, and generally safe, according to researchers.

MERS-CoV

Cold

Suffer from recurrent common cold? Blame it on camels

Just like the dreaded Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a common cold virus actually transmitted from camels to humans, a new study reveals.

Diseases

MERS in Saudi: 3 new deaths, toll rises to 518

Diseases

MERS vaccine successfully protects monkeys

Workaholic syndrome

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Exercises to reduce pain in your hands

Do you experience pain in hand while working on a computer, laptop or find it difficult to hold your bag or heavy objects? Then, read this.

Intelligence

High IQ leads to earning more money

According to the researchers, personality traits such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, trust and generosity also affect behaviour, but in smaller measure, and only initially.

Exercises

7 easy office exercises you can do sitting on a chair

These simple stretching exercises can help you fight office syndrome!

Brain Haemorrhage

Car Seat Belt

Seatbelt: The passive saviour during a car crash

During a crash, when every part of your car turns against your body, a seatbelt is the only loyal friend by your side

Blood Test

Traumatic Brain Injury: Can Early Blood Test Predict Disability Or Death?

University of Michigan researcher Frederick Korley says early and accurate estimates of traumatic brain injury can help doctors determine its severity.

Aiims

Change the perception towards a malaise like brain tumour, urges doctors

Doctors from across the world said there is a widespread defeatist perception about a brain tumour even among doctors, which is not right.

Stammering

Adolescent Health

Stammering in children can be corrected with the right help

Is your child unable to speak properly? He/she might be suffering from a condition called stammering. Here is expert advice on the condition.

Fear

Former stammerer to hold workshop to cure those afflicted with the impediment

Childrens Health

Stammering - is it a sign of developmental disorder?

Pericarditis

Electrocardiogram

Pericarditis – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Did you know that bacteria and viruses can even attack your heart? Periarditis is one of the result of heart infection.

In The News

Wayne Parnell's heart condition: Is he suffering from pericarditis or myocarditis?

Vertigo

Asanas

Suffering from Vertigo? Try these yoga asanas to treat this condition

Yoga can help balance the nervous system and treat vertigo. Try performing these yoga asanas -- They help!

Diseases Conditions

Cervical vertigo: Poor neck posture can mess up your cervical spine

Cervical vertigo is a type of vertigo that results from a poor neck posture or neck disorder. Here's everything you need to know.

Dizziness

Scientists develop new device to diagnose dizziness

Researchers from Sweden have developed a new testing device - using bone conduction technology - to help improve the diagnosis of dizziness.

Lactose intolerance

Milk Allergy

Lactose intolerance? Plant-based milk may be the answer for you

Plant-based milk is tasty and a sensible alternative to regular milk. Vegans and people with lactose intolerance can add this to their diet.

Bone Broth

Living with lactose intolerance

People suffering from lactose intolerance may have to reduce or avoid milk and dairy products. Read on to know what you should eat and shouldn't if you are suffering from this condition.

Bone And Joint Health

How to improve intake of milk and other dairy products if you are lactose intolerant

Here is how people with lactose intolerance can up their milk intake.

Retinal detachment

Better Vision

World Retina Day 2022: 3 Tips To Ensure Better Vision As You Age

Here are three valuable tips for the elderly living with retinal diseases.

Blindness

Top 4 culprits behind visual impairment

Nature may have a surprise cure for people living with blindness, finds a new study. However, you need to know about the most common culprits behind visual impairment to avoid it altogether.

Apollo Group Of Hospitals

4 month old gets a vision at hospital after facing major complications

She inherited this disease from her mother, who herself was a survivor of this eye cancer a form of Retinoblastoma, but unfortunately lost her vision to the disease.

Peripheral artery disease

Exercise Benefits

High-intensity exercise beneficial for people with peripheral artery disease

A new study has found that high-intensity exercise causing ischemic leg pain beneficial for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Read on to know more.

Mens Health

Sanjay Dutt’s illness: What exactly is peripheral vascular disease?

Arterial Plaque

Today health tips: Exercise more and eat healthy to bring down your risk of peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease is a painful condition that can be prevented with lifestyle modifications. Today, health tips from us will help you do just this.

Strabismus

Eye Disease

Strabismus or 'crossed eyes' can be corrected

Strabismus is a condition where the two eyes do not face the same direction. Learn more about this condition.

Slipped Disc

Compressed Nerve

Compressed Nerve And Pain: How To Deal With Sciatica?

The irritation experienced can be described as "pins and needles" like pain

Back Pain

Is sitting the new smoking? Know the health risks of sitting

Sitting for extended periods can be as dangerous as smoking as far as your health is concerned. It can put you at risk of serious health disorders.

Injury

Pain in the legs? It could be a pinched nerve, blood clot or more

Pain in the legs can be an excruciating condition that can cause physical disability. Read on to know what causes them and how to deal with it.

Trichotillomania

Psychiatric Disorders

Doctors Remove A Huge Hairball From The Stomach Of A Girl Diagnosed With Gastro Trichobezoar

Trichobezoar usually occurs when a mentally unstable person is involved in obsessive pulling of hair and eating it, which accumulates as a lump in the stomach.

Pica

10 weird conditions that will freak you out!

Did you know there is a condition where you think that a celebrity is madly in love with you?

Balding

Balding in females – what it says about their health

Balding in females could be an indicator of some underlying health condition.

Tonsillitis

Tonsil Infection

7 Effective Home Remedies For Tonsillitis

Enlarged tonsils can be a real pain. Try out a few home remedies to get relief from the pain and discomfort caused by enlarged tonsils.

Cold Virus

Today health tips: This is the best way to avoid a sore throat

A viral infection, such as a cold or the flu, can cause a sore throat. Read our today's health tips series to learn how to avoid a sore throat.

Asthma Attack

Tonsil removal in childhood may increase asthma risk, says study

The researchers noted that there will always be a need to remove tonsils and adenoids when those conditions are severe.

Vaginitis

Vagina Infection

Vaginal Hygiene: Vulvar Care Tips Every Woman Should Know

Several factors can have an impact on your vaginal health. Read on to know symptoms that entail a doctor's visit and tips to keep your vulva and vagina clean and healthy.

Causes Of Uti

Experiencing excessive vaginal discharge? Probably your body is trying to tell you something

While it is a very unpleasant experience, vaginal discharge is considered to be normal and healthy. Read to understand the various reasons leading to excessive vaginal discharge.

Female Sex Guide

6 things to keep in mind before your first intercourse

As exciting as you may be, deep down you find yourself scared when you think of having sex for the first time.

Shingles

Antiviral

Herpes or shingles: An expert talks about prevention and treatment

It can occur in any individual but mostly affects elderly and people with low immunity like diabetics, transplant patients and pregnant women

Dandruff

Dangerous skin conditions and rashes associated with HIV AIDS

HIV AIDS patients are commonly affected by oral thrush, psoriasis, dandruff, shingles + 6 other skin conditions and rashes, says Dr Rashmi Shetty.

Herpes Virus

5 home remedies for shingles or herpes zoster virus

Tired of dealing with painful skin rashes and blisters caused by shingles or the herpes zoster virus? Give these natural remedies a try for some relief.

Laryngitis

Human Voices

World Voice Day 2019: 9 factors that could be damaging your vocal cord

On this World Voice Day, we tell you how to arm yourself up against the foes of your vocal cord. Save your voice, to have one.

Cough Natural Remedies

World Voice Day 2019: Natural remedies for laryngitis

Nose And Throat

World Voice Day 2019: Caring for throat cancer

As we celebrate World Voice Day today, here is a low-down on throat cancer, an ailment that can rob you off your voice. Arm yourself up against this condition by spotting the symptoms early on and opting for the right treatment at the right time.

Osteogenesis imperfecta

$200 fractures in 14 years, thanks to brittle bone disease!$

Bone Fracture

200 fractures in 14 years, thanks to brittle bone disease!

Askar, a 14 year-old boy, suffered nearly 200 fractures due to the Brittle Bone Disease. Here are the causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Brittle Bone Disease

Kerala CM to help out children suffering from brittle bone disease

Brittle Bone Disease

New treatment found for brittle bone disease

Toxic shock syndrome

Menstrual Hygiene

Are tampons safe? 7 myths about tampons busted

No, you don't lose your virginity after using a tampon!

Menstrual Hygiene

Toxic shock syndrome in menstruating women -- who is really to blame?

Learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome and what could actually cause the infection.

Hyperventilation

Breathing

Signs and symptoms of hyperventilation or excessive breathing

Excessive breathing, if not controlled in time, can lead to a severe condition. Identify the symptoms for better treatment.

Dizziness

10 causes of dizziness you should be worried about

Do you feel dizzy or light headed all the time? It's not just because of the heat or dehydration, it could mean you are suffering from something serious!

Metabolic Acidosis

How to read your medical test report: Arterial blood gas

All you need to know about reading your arterial blood gas (ABG) report.

Keratitis

Contact Lens Care

10 dos and don'ts for contact lens care

Do you wear contact lenses? Well this article is for you. Here are 10 essential dos and don'ts you should follow while using contact lenses.

Iron deficiency anemia

Common Deficiencies

Nutritional Deficiency In India: Are We Aware Or Ignorant?

Lack of proteins, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin A, calcium, etc., are common deficiencies among Indians.

Anemia Causes

More Than 60% Of India s Children And Women Are Anemic

Did you know that more than half the population of India is suffering from anaemia? Necessary measures should be taken to control anaemia in the country.

Anemia Cure

Iron Deficiency: 8 Signs you may have anaemia

Have you ever felt exhausted for no reason? You could be anaemic. Here are 8 common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency you need to know.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Itchy Scalp

7 common causes of chronic itchy scalp

Chronic itchy scalp could indicate seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis or tinea capitis. Click to know what can be done!

Expert Tips

Causes of oily eyelids and how to prevent them

Experts tell you the reasons for your oily eyelids and how you can prevent it.

Aloe Vera

Try aloe vera to relieve itchy skin

Here is an easy and cheap home remedy for itchy skin.

Narcolepsy

Brain Injury

Narcolepsy: All you need to know about this sleep disorder

It is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep.

Rem Sleep

Shocking: Man with narcolepsy spends Rs 10,000 buying toiletries in sleep

This 46-year-old can shop, clean and cook in his sleep. All of this, owing to his sleep disorder- Narcolepsy.

Neurological Disorders

Narcolepsy or excessive sleep disorder – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and complications

Do you feel sleepy all the time during the day? You could be suffering from narcolepsy. Find out what the condition is all about

Dermatitis

Diabetes And Stomach Problems

Diabetic Gastroparesis: The Silent Enemy Of People With Diabetes

People with diabetes frequently experience bloating, nausea and upper abdominal pain. These symptoms are mostly related to gastroparesis.

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding The Itch That Never Really Goes Away

Scientists may have found the answer to the mystery behind the itch caused by atopic dermatitis, which may never go away. Read on to know more.

Clay

What is bentonite clay and what are its health benefits?

With it super absorbent, toxin-pulling abilities, Bentonite clay is now on its way to becoming the next best health trend in the years to come. Here's why it can be good for you!

Lichen planus

Dry Mouth

10 causes of burning mouth syndrome you need to know about

If you're suffering from a burning sensation in your mouth that doesn't go away, here's what you need to know.

Skin

Lichen planus -- causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Here is all you need to know about lichen planus with inputs from our expert Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurukar.

Myasthenia Gravis

Anaemia

Protein that causes muscle weakness identified: Know the reasons behind this condition

Scientists have identified a protein that may cause muscle weakness as you age. But this can happen also due to a sedentary lifestyle or certain health conditions. Read on to know more.

Autoimmune Disorders

4 possible things that can increase your autoimmunity risk

Can being too hygiene conscious increase your autoimmune risk?

Antibody

Myasthenia gravis – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and care

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that has no cure but can be managed effectively. read more to know about this condition and its effects.

Moles

Skin Condition

6 facial bumps that are not actually acne

All the bumps on your face are not necessarily pimples. Here,we tell you about the different skin disorders that could cause these eruptions and what you should do about it.

Cancer Causes

Skin cancer: Is the sun alone to be blamed?

While exposure to the sun is thought to be the prime cause, there are other factors that can play a spoilsport.

Cosmetic Surgery

Mole reconstruction surgery -- what you need to know

Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar explains in detail about types of mole reconstruction surgery.

Sleepwalking

Sleep Cycle

Strange Things One Might Do During Sleep

Sometimes a loved one can find you talking, walking and making strange sounds while sleeping. They might think that you are awake but in truth you are not.

Deep Sleep

Did you know that melatonin helps you get some sleep

This piece of information will shock you. Read on...

Distressed Sleep

Sleep-disordered breathing: A growing problem among Indian youth

Dr Nimish Shah, Consultant Pulmonologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre tell us about it

Porphyria

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

10 weird medical conditions that will shock you

There are thousands of diseases and disorders, but there are a few disorders that are so weird, they will leave you dumbstruck.

Labour

Complicated Delivery

20-Year-Old HIV-Positive Mother Left Unattended In Labour For Over Six Hours, Baby Dies Soon After

Studies show the lack of knowledge about the routes of transmission of the virus among medical students and a strong association of HIV with unethical behaviour are two major reasons why these patients might suffer discrimination at their hands

Effect Of Labor Support

Labor Support: Understand Its Role And Effect By Lactation Consultant

All about labor support by Dr Deepika M Pahwa.

Induced Labor

Know Everything About Movements During Labor By Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Shalini Nair shares that we focus on different pain coping strategies during labor while taking childbirth education classes and exercise sessions.

Loose Teeth

Biofilms

'Antibacterial in toothpaste may combat severe lung disease'

Researchers have found that a common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF) when combined with a drug.

Oral Health 2

Loose teeth -- causes, symptoms and treatments

Here is how loose teeth can create havoc to your dental health.

OVERACTIVE BLADDER SYNDROME

Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Know about some unusual symptoms that you may experience when you are pregnant

Are you pregnant? We reveal some unusual symptoms of pregnancy that you may experience during those nine months.

Causes Of Frequent Urination

Go herbal to treat your overactive bladder

If you suffer from an overactive bladder condition then refer to these natural remedies to get some relief.

Balanced Diet

Overactive bladder: Eat and avoid these foods and beverages

Certain foods and beverages can lead to an overactive bladder.

Ring worm infection

Dull Skin

Rain-proof your skin: Watch out for these 4 skin ailments

Monsoon can invite a host of skin problems. Dr Apratim Goel tells you how to tackle them.

Expert Tips

Dos and don'ts to treat fungal skin infections

Suffer from fungal skin infections? Read this and follow the tips to treat the condition.

Diseases

Suffering from frequent skin infections? Blame your sweaty clothes

Wearing wet clothes is not just uncomfortable, it can lead to various health problems too.

Ovarian cysts

Cancer In Women

Myths About Ovarian Cancer: Cysts Usually Develop Into Cancer

Because of lack of awareness about ovarian cancer and myths surrounding it, many women with this cancer remain undiagnosed, leading to the progression of the disease.

Ovarian Cyst

Gynecologist Explains The Difference Between Ovarian Cysts And PCOS

Ovarian cysts and PCOS are conditions with many common symptoms. As a result, many women often confuse the two and believe they have PCOS when they do not.

Exercises To Lose Weight

PCOD Workout to Reduce Weight Gain: Watch Yasmin Karachiwala's Video and Get Started

Regular exercise and right food can help reduce the severity of PCOD symptoms like abdominal weight gain, irregular periods, male pattern hair loss and infertility.

Open-angle glaucoma

Eye Health

Glaucoma Awareness week: Eye pressure and glaucoma -- everything you need to know!

Does high eye pressure always indicate glaucoma? How can it be treated and prevented? Read to find out.

Postpartum stress incontinence

De Stress

5 amazing health benefits of geranium tea

Geranium tea doesn't only taste good or smells brilliant it is also known for its surprising health benefits.

Chronic Stress

Study finds how stress may be making you sick

Stress is often a hidden health hazard that can literally make you sick.

Bladder

How to prevent urine incontinence while walking?

Did you know of the devices to prevent urine leakage?

Leucorrhoea

Vaginal Discharge

Leucorrhoea: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Leucorrhea is a common condition faced by many women across the world. Though usually it is not a cause for serious concern, it is better to seek treatment to avoid complications.

Contraception Pills

4 common reproductive health issues of women

Irregular periods, menstrual pain, premenstrual pain, acne, anaemia, missed periods -- how many of these problems do you face? Take care of your reproductive health, women!

Chickenpox

Alzheimers Prevention

Getting Chickenpox Can Increase Alzheimer's Risk: How To Manage It

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which can lead to the onset of other diseases. A new study has found that it can lead to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Chickenpox Treatment

Want to treat chickenpox? Try these natural remedies

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease. But, do you know that symptoms of this viral infection can be alleviated by using natural hacks? Just opt for them.

Breathing

How motivational speaker Ashish Janiani has beaten multiple health issues to become an inspiring role model for all of us!

For someone who was sick for the first 14 years of his life, Ashish Janiani's journey to achieve a healthier life is truly amazing.

HYPERCALCEMIA

Chronic Kidney Disease In People

Beware, too much potassium in your blood can give you hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a condition that occurs when you have too much potassium in your bloodstream. Read on to know all about this condition.

Amount Of Vitamin D

Overdosing on vitamins can cause severe toxicity and more

Too much of a good thing can be bad for you. It is true for vitamins too. Overdosing on vitamins can cause adverse reactions and even death.

Barley

Ramadan 2018: How should diabetics fast during Ramzan?

Strict fasting (roza) is observed wherein Muslims eat before sunrise and after sunset.

TENSION HEADACHE

Headaches

Early puberty can cause migraine attacks: Tips for quick relief

Migraine may be more common in girls who hit puberty earlier, says a new study. Read on to know more about how you can get relief from your 'migraine hangover'.

Antibiotic

Headache? Skip antibiotics and use these powerful pain-relieving spices and herbs

Antibiotics resistance is fast becoming a grave concern. Instead of resorting to antibiotics for certain health problems like headaches, you can try dealing with them naturally. Here's how.

Headache

8 culprits behind your pounding head

If you have a headache and want relief, stay away from these irritants. These things will only make your headache worse.

Scurvy

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022: 5 Signs Of Prostate Enlargement

Understand the five warning signs of prostate enlargement by Dr Shalabh Agarwal.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Can Early Detection Lead To Treatment?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: How Can Lifestyle Changes Help?

Pumpkin Seeds

Munch on pumpkin seeds to fight diabetes, arthritis and more

Pumpkin seeds are a delicious source of essential nutrients that can help you fight many diseases. Read on to know more about the health benefits of these super seeds.

Whitlow

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Optic Neuritis

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Iritis

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Psychotic disorder

Depression

The pseudobulbar effect: The reason why ‘Joker’ is prone to maniacal outbursts

The latest DC movie, the 'Joker', talks about the life of Arthur Fleck who is suffering from the pseudobulbar effect. Here is everything your need to know about the condition.

Suicide Prevention

World Mental Health Day 2019: Childhood bullying can lead to chronic depression and suicide

Bullying is a sad reality of childhood and most of us may have encountered it or been a witness to it. On World Mental Health Day 2019, let us see how this can lead to mental health issues including depression and suicide.

Mental Disorder

New iPhone may trigger trypophobia: Know all about this condition

Many social media users have come forward to complain about symptoms of trypophobia after the recent launch of the new Apple iPhone 11 series. Read on to know about this condition.

Thyroid Disease

Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid Disease: Know The Tests Used To Assess Thyroid Function

Thyroid problems can increase risk of cardiovascular disorders, osteoporosis, and infertility. Here are expert tips to keep your thyroid gland healthy.

Face Yoga

Face Yoga Can Help People With Thyroid Problems: Yoga Expert Mansi Gulati Explains How

Face yoga is a natural way to deal with thyroid disorders. International Yogi Mansi Gulati explains how face yoga benefits people with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Hyperthyroidism In Children: Things You Should Know

Incidence of Hyperthyroidism In Children has increased over the years. Parents, watch out for the signs and symptoms of Hyperthyroidism in your child.

Eye Health

Can You Be Too Young Or Old To Get LASIK Surgery? Eye Surgeon Explains Why Age Matters

Your age is an important criterion for deciding whether you're eligible for LASIK surgery. An Eye Surgeon explains why.

Eye Care Tips

Maintaining Eye Health May Be Key To Keeping Mental Health Problems At Bay: Know Why And How

Healthcare providers, ophthalmologists, and clinicians must be mindful that people with vision problems are more likely to have extra mental health requirements.

Eye Diseases

Best Foods For Your Eyes

Nutrients like Omega-3s, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc Lutein and Zeaxanthin are essential for your eyes. How can you get these antioxidants? Eat these foods

Hives

Antibiotics

Antibiotics make lungs vulnerable to flu by killing gut bacteria

Without antibiotics, even common diseases can become potentially life threatening. But it has its drawbacks too. Experts say that it can increase our risk of flu by killing gut bacteria.

Rashes

5 reasons you could be breaking out in hives

Did you know wearing tight-fitted clothes can give you to hives?

Skin Allergy

Wacky allergies we bet you don't know about

Do you break into hives every time you eat chocolate? It could be an allergy!

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Common Deficiencies

Nutritional Deficiency In India: Are We Aware Or Ignorant?

Lack of proteins, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin A, calcium, etc., are common deficiencies among Indians.

Health Research Study

Beware! These Vitamin Deficiencies Can Lead To Vision Loss

Vision Loss Risk: Is your vision weak? You may suffer from two types of vitamin deficiency.

Diseases Conditions

Tired through the day? Know the reasons behind your low energy level

Feeling tired is normal but if it is a chronic condition, you need to know the underlying reasons. Read on to know how deficiencies can cause low energy level.

Small Vessel Disease

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Diseases & Conditions