Health

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, …

Mumbai, April 19, 2025 – World Liver Day is observed every year on April 19 to spread awareness about liver health, encourage preventive steps, and promote early diagnosis and management of liver diseases. On the occasion of World Liver Day 2025, healthcare experts are highlighting the crucial role of diet in maintaining liver health. This year’s theme, “Food is Medicine,” …

Delhi: 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 …

This year’s Hemophilia Day brings overdue attention to the gender disparities in diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders. With nearly 80% of cases in India remaining undiagnosed and access to preventive care still limited, the article explores how systemic gaps, stigma, and innovation intersect in the country’s journey toward equitable hemophilia care On World Hemophilia Day this year, the global …

Parkinson’s disease, once considered an ailment of the elderly, is increasingly affecting younger individuals in India, with early-onset cases rising at an alarming rate. With no definitive cure of the disease, experts call for early detection and muti-prong approach to manage the condition vis-a-vis improving quality of life. Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, has long been associated with …

Driver’s knee is a condition whereby a person experiences discomfort or pain in the knee joint as a result of the activity that he or she is performing, mainly by driving. It occurs primarily in the right knee since one keeps pressing the accelerator and brake pedals constantly, though sometimes the left knee may also be affected, especially for manual …

Meta-analysis reveals that 1) there is regional variation in the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency, 2) children, adolescent, pregnant women and the elderly are the most vulnerable and 3) the indoor lifestyle of urban India is contributing to rising prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency. The event was conducted in hybrid mode, and was attendant by over 300 participants globally. The …