Health

High blood pressure, often termed hypertension, has earned its moniker as the silent killer for a compelling reason: it can lurk within the body unnoticed for extended periods, yet it holds the potential to be deadly. Unlike many health conditions, hypertension rarely presents symptoms, making regular testing imperative for diagnosis. Unbeknownst to many, this seemingly silent ailment can precipitate severe …

Do you think that the number of allergies to beauty products is high? In case you have ever noticed a rash, itchiness, or redness after using some beauty product, you may be dealing with a cosmetic allergy. The following are the ways in which these allergic reactions can be identified, treated, and prevented. 1.Understanding Cosmetic Allergy Cosmetic allergy is when …

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that frequently affects small children, some of whom are diagnosed as early as infancy or toddlerhood. Asthma causes could be multifaceted and range from genetic predispositions and environmental factors. Genetic factors matter owing to the fact that if a family history of asthma or allergies exists, children are more likely to develop it. Other …

Authored by Dr Monil Parsana, Consultant Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon, HCG Hospital, Rajkot     The head and neck regions are crucial to our senses, communication, and other essential functions. This area contains vital sensory organs like the eyes and ears, responsible for sight and hearing, as well as a complex network of nerves that control facial expressions and …

Authored by Dr. Kavitha Chandramouli, Chief of Dental Services and Sr. Consultant – Orthodontist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Tobacco use has detrimental consequences on one’s general health. Although the connection between tobacco use and lung cancer is widely known, its harmful effects on dental health are sometimes overlooked. A Profusion of Issues: Cigarettes and Oral Health Numerous dangerous substances are …

The furious debates over inheritance tax by warring political parties have been conveniently side-lining larger truths, which is hardly a surprise especially during election time. The onus is on us, the citizens of India, to collectively brainstorm on this sticky issue in the best interests of our nation. Like it or not, the biggest motivator for most people to work …

Striking roughly 1 in 15,000 individuals, trigeminal neuralgia is a condition with a “death wish” due to its excruciating, electric shock-like pain that can push sufferers to the brink of despair. In such circumstances, when trigeminal neuralgia strikes, individuals often endure excruciating facial pain described as jolting, stabbing, or resembling electric shocks concentrated on one side of the face. Seemingly …

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Dr Rajesh Bendre, National Technical Head & Chief Pathologist Apollo Diagnostic, Mumbai Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancers in the country that causes the highest number of deaths in women due to lack of timely intervention. It is the need of the hour to catch this cancer at an early stage and improve the quality of life …

Dr.Seshagiri Rao Ganta, Consultant-Medical Oncology, HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli Cancer is a widely dreaded disease, often going undiagnosed until it reaches advanced stages. This delay in detection can have severe implications, such as later stage at diagnosis there by loosing the precious chance for cure. Many cancers lack early warning signs, or their symptoms are easily mistaken for less …