Health

World Asthma Day  By: Dr Aditi Singhi (Gynecologist), Apollo Spectra Hospital,  Mumbai Pregnancy is blissful! But, it can turn into a nightmare, if you have chronic conditions such as asthma. Yes, you have heard it right! Asthma during pregnancy can be difficult to manage. Moreover, unmanaged asthma can be worrisome for both, the mother and the baby. Here, we tell you about the issues in pregnancy due …

Contributed by Dr. Ajay Mehta, Director & Consultant Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Nagpur A Women’s body undergoes numerous changes during her lifetime. Menopause is one such phase which is a natural biological process marking the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. The process starts in the mid-40s and 50s in most women characterised by symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot …

By: Dr. Rajeev Sharan, Senior Consultant Head and Neck Oncologist, HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata Pharynx generally known as the throat, that helps in passage of fluid, food, and air into the food pipe or windpipe respectively. Problems with the throat is only realised when it hurts while swallowing food. There are many other complications that can plague our throat, one …

Taking medications is a must if you have been diagnosed with high BP issues. However, changes in the lifestyle can help you as well in lowering down the numbers. You can successfully control your BP levels by maintaining a healthy life by doing proper exercises, taking in healthy food, managing sleeping habits and more. Here are some of the lifestyle …

Personal Care Brand Aegte enters the Baby Care category with a milestone product meant to cure the chapped and dry lips of the baby. The product is made of edible ingredients which ensure zero harm and is 100% Vegan and Natural. Unicorn Tinted Baby Lip Balm can be applied on the skin of newborn and teenage kids. The product has …

Dr Jagdish Kothari, Senior Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad Colorectal cancer is an umbrella term used for cancers that develop in the large intestine, namely in the colon, rectal and bowel areas and is triggered by adenomatous (precancerous) polyps that develop over time. This is a common type of cancer in the GI tract and Colorectal cancer is the …

Our fast-paced lifestyles have little time for healthy, wholesome meals. Instead, most people now rely on processed and unhealthy foods. Moreover, our sedentary lifestyles leave little room for exercise to work out the fat that builds up gradually due to poor dietary habits. Combined, these two factors are the major reasons behind the increase in obesity rates in India. Currently, …

Dr. Raghunandhan R V, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG MNR Cancer Centre, Ongole. All of us at some point in time have experienced abdominal discomfort. The occasional stomach pain can be due to multiple reasons like a stomach bug and excessive gas. But if it persists and gradually becomes unbearable, it could be a warning sign indicating something more. Persistent pain …

The world is changing day by day although skills and ways of living have changed. But we still use the old methods to maintain hygiene. Pollution has increased compared to before. Our skin needs more nourishment. That’s why the old way isn’t very effective now. After Covid 19 personal care becomes most important. The pandemic teaches the value of hygiene …

Article by Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital The fact is that most individuals wish to reduce weight as rapidly as possible and we live in a culture where fast satisfaction and instant results are anticipated. Fad diets are diet regimens that promise significant weight loss in a short amount of time. They are increasingly popular among the younger …