Health

Holiday season indulgence often brings excessive drinking and overeating, which can burden the liver with toxins and unhealthy fats, increasing the risk of fatty liver disease. These festive habits, combined with an already unhealthy routine, can accelerate liver strain and potential damage. The liver works to filter toxins, metabolizes fats, and keeps one energised as well active throughout the day. …

Diabetes is often a misunderstood condition that impacts various lives worldwide in different age groups. Managing diabetes requires careful lifestyle adjustments, from monitoring blood sugar to balancing diet and exercise. However, the journey of living with diabetes is often complicated by widespread myths and misconceptions, which can create confusion, stigma, and added challenges. These myths can lead to unnecessary restrictions or …

Tonsillitis is an extremely common infection among individuals of all ages often characterized by acute pain or severe throat irritation. Their function at the back side of the human throat supports the body’s immune apparatus by representing a first level of protection against pathogens. However their continuous contact with infectious factors renders them easily prone to inflammatory responses leading to …

Is infertility a disease? In contrast to other diseases, there is no linear progression of this condition and there is no discrimination based on demographic or cultural differences. There are many potential causes that impact men and women and results in infertility. On an average, ⅛ of the population can be affected by infertility. Fertility, the potential to achieve a …

Insomnia, the persistent inability to sleep, doesn’t just leave one feeling groggy—it can take a serious toll on the skin as well. A peaceful night’s sleep rejuvenates the skin along with carrying out healing processes in the body. Denying the body 6-8 hours of proper sleep has many harmful effects which ends up reflecting on the face. So, here are …

Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital throws some light on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis due to which we lost a legend of Classical Music World Shri. Zakir Hussain  Imagine your lungs are like balloons, helping you breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Now, imagine if these balloons became stiff and couldn’t expand …

The health problems associated with the winter are very particular and different, especially about respiratory health. Flu, bronchitis, common colds, and other seasonal diseases typically increase in number during this season because of the cool temperature, indoor crowding, and other environmental factors such as air pollution. Its best to learn about such health risks and look out for them to …

Winter nights can significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, and it’s essential to recognize the warning signs early to ensure prompt medical intervention. Unexplained chest discomfort, such as pressure, squeezing, or a feeling of fullness, is one of the most common indicators of a heart attack. If you experience this after 10 PM, it is important to take it …

Asthma is one such chronic respiratory disease, where different environmental and dietary factors can be the trigger agent or exacerbating factor. Though the association of diet with asthma is not usual, some food has been identified that makes asthma worse in a certain number of patients. Identifying such triggers may help asthma patients manage their condition much better and avoid …

It is important to read the fine print to ensure that you get adequate support when you need it the most Health issues and medical emergencies can drain you financially. So, even after you recover, you may feel burdened with the financial liabilities. That is why it is important to take medical insurance, also referred to as health insurance. To …