Health

Dr. Sushant Ikhar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre Nagpur Childhood is a critical period for the development of strong, healthy bones. Among children, any complications in the bones will be a life-changing period and can also alter the course of their childhood. Right now, it’s critical that the parents are aware of Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare kind of bone …

Unhealthy lifestyle and diet have taken a toll on the overall health factor of people. Young adults are now facing hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other health complications than ever before. The body’s optimal functions are maintained by a healthy stomach and people usually tend to ignore certain gastro-intestinal problems, such as unexpected abdominal pain, watery diarrhoea and other symptoms considering …

DKMS-BMST brings hope to Thalassemia patients by helping them in finding a matching stem cell donor Mumbai, 2nd December 2022: Thalassemia is a blood disorder, which happens due to a genetic defect in the protein hemoglobin, reducing the transport capacity for oxygen in the blood. In India, every year more than 10,000 children are born with this condition. Thalassemia is …

Our bones and joints make the basic support structure of our body and play a vital role in protecting our organs, maintaining our muscles, and storing calcium. Thus, bone care is essential for our bodies. Till 30 years of age, our body attains its peak bone mass, and our bone formation exceeds the bone breakdown. Thereafter, the reverse remodelling of …

 Prostate cancer is one of the common cancers that men tend to suffer from. Though, ones suffering from prostate cancer may rarely showcase any symptoms at an early stage. But there are a few red flags that you need not miss, and seek immediate medical attention once you notice these symptoms. Read on to know more about these signals and …

Well, with every breath we inhale, we take in tiny particles that can damage our lungs and eventually leads to changes in heart, and brain and can result in a host of health conditions. The most harmful of these particles include soil, dust, sulphate, and fine particles 2.5 microns or less in diameter. Though air pollution is a global burden, …

The baby has finally arrived. It’s all merry around with the blessings pouring in for the little one but what about the new mum? With her schedule turned upside down, tiredness and exhaustion from childbirth seem to overpower the joy of enjoying motherhood. One of the most common problems that pregnant women start to experience right from their third trimester …

35% of people have excessively high visceral fat, with great risk of developing insulin resistance, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and stroke Men have double the risk of developing visceral fat than women BENGALURU / NOVEMBER 26, 2022 – Out of 5,000 healthy, asymptomatic individuals who underwent preventive health screening at NURA in Bengaluru, over 70% were …

Kidneys form one of vital organs in the human body, the major contributors to our physical wellbeing. These bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, are located on either side of the spine and carry out primary bodily functions like purifying the blood, flushing out toxins, and maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance. When malignant cells start growing in kidneys, …

Diabetes can not only affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves but can affect your reproductive health as well. Sometimes, diabetes can become an obstacle when you wish to have a baby. Those couples who wish to plan pregnancy should keep their blood sugar levels in check in order to avoid any problems during conception and delivery. Diabetes …