Health

Even though malaria may appear to be a headache and an issue for travellers going to tropical climates, it actually poses a significant challenge to public health in India and many other countries around the world. It can be life-threatening if not treated in time, as it is caused by a parasite specimen that gets transmitted via the bite of …

Hyderabad, 24th April 2025: Malaria is a preventable and curable illness, which if untreated can prove life-threatening. India has made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of malaria over the years, but the overall burden of disease in India is still high. According to the world malaria report 2024, India reported more than 2 lakh cases of malaria in the year …

The Silent Struggle Living with urinary incontinence isn’t just about unexpected leaks—it’s about the quiet erosion of confidence and embarrassment that follows. After many years of helping patients through this journey, I’ve witnessed how this condition silently steals away life’s simple pleasures: laughing without worry or enjoying social activities without anxiety. Your Core’s Hidden Hero At the heart of recovery …

Rheumatic diseases — which include autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma — affect millions of people worldwide. But women have been known to be affected differently by rheumatic diseases. The reason why this happens is multifold. Hormonal changes, immune system differences, delayed diagnoses, and even societal roles all play a part. Because these conditions often involve …

There are many health problems relating to the heart and among them, a serious one is Atherosclerosis – a silent killer.  There is an urgent need to understand this condition to enable us to take preventive measures. Atherosclerosis is the hardening of arteries over a period of time and develops without noticeable symptoms. It mainly occurs when the arteries, which carry …

It has often been noticed that between juggling careers, families, and societal expectations, women frequently dismiss or downplay their own health concerns. If the problem or pain is manageable, they tend to ignore it until it worsens. Many serious health issues show up differently in women than in men, especially conditions like heart disease, autoimmune disorders and certain cancers. And …

Imagine the frustration of living with persistent pain despite trying countless remedies. Eccentric exercises—focusing on the controlled lowering phase when muscles lengthen under tension—could be your missing solution. In a bicep curl, lifting is concentric (muscle shortens), while lowering is eccentric (muscle lengthens while working). This overlooked phase generates more force with less energy and creates specific micro-tears that enhance …

Joint pain is usually something we always tend to ignore, flagging it off as part of growing old. For some, it’s a dull ache after a long day. For others, it’s a sharp jolt during a simple task. From age-related wear and tear to immune system issues, joint pain can have a wide range of underlying causes. Knowing how to …

A 26-year-old female, married for 8 months, presented with complaints of severe menstrual pain, clotting during periods, and the passage of clots. She experienced sudden, intense abdominal pain one night and was admitted to the casualty department at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, for further evaluation and management. On examination, the patient was found to have a large ovarian cyst measuring …

Once considered a condition of the elderly, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now increasingly affecting young adults in India, particularly those in sedentary professions, posing a significant public health challenge. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is emerging as a significant health concern among young Indians, especially those engaged in sedentary occupations. Recent studies indicate a sharp rise in prevalence, with lifestyle factors such as prolonged sitting, …