Health

The modern epidemic of obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. The consequences can be seen not only on the outside but also internally – such as high blood pressure and diabetes that result from having too much abdominal adipose tissue. Many people struggle with losing weight; it’s usually due to inherited physiological factors like …

Today, packaged water bottles are souped-up with vitamins and minerals, lest considering the packaged juices available in the market. This might seem like a favourable option that will help maintain your vitamins and minerals level in your body. However, sometimes the overloading of these essential vitamins and minerals could prove to be harmful to your body. The intake of too …

By: Dr. Dilip Bhosale General Surgeon at Apollo Spectra Mumbai Are you aware of obstructed defecation syndrome? No? Then, here we brief you about it in the below article. “I wish that being famous helped prevent me from being constipated,” stated Marvin Gaye. Going to the toilet is our daily routine human experience. But, occasionally constipation strikes, and that causes …

Authored by Dr Sanjay Bhat, Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital Winter season can be a tough time for everyone to stay healthy. The cold weather can trigger the onset of many preventive health conditions in children and adults. From common cold to various skin ailments, the cold weather can also affect your heart, especially if you have cardiovascular …

Although you may be opting for hair waxing since your teen years, there are certain mistakes you could be making and not even realize it till today. Not everyone is well trained and experienced in this procedure, so to avoid mistakes and have a painless waxing experience you must be well equipped with proper understanding of the waxing procedure. So, …

Undoubtedly, makeup can alter the appearance of your cheekbones and jawline. However, some people don’t like spending hours to give a perfect shape to their face. At the same time, they look for ways to naturally alter the shape of their face. If you are one among them, then this guide is for you. One of the common mistakes that …

What we already know is genome modification of the somatic (vegetative or non-reproductive cells) has begun. The approach is now taking a new turn and further proceeding towards clinical applications. Recent studies suggest that germline genome modification is also taking place. Genetics has further enabled us to turn the tide away from humans suffering from diseases. As a matter of …

The bean shaped organs known as kidneys are entirely responsible for managing liquids and discharge of deadly waste materials. Healthy kidneys purify and filter the hemoglobin and removes trash from the body through urine. In sustaining the kidney’s strength, training, diet and management of therapeutic situations perform a major role. However, natural remedies are considered to be the safest and …

Contributed by Dr. Krunal Khobragade, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG NCHRI Cancer Hospital Nagpur  Gastric cancer/ stomach cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in men in India and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among Indian men and women between the age 15 and 44. Recent statistics suggest that the cumulative risk of gastric cancer in our …

Healthcare professionals are quite meticulous when it comes to testing and labelling blood types. This is absolutely necessary, as receiving the wrong blood type can have serious health consequences. It could also prove fatal. Although rare, it is possible that wrong blood type can be given to a patient. This may occur due to various reasons such as human error, …