Health

Are you a couple who are opting for IVF to conceive your baby? For many couples, the whole process can be daunting both physically and financially. But thanks to the revolution in the medical sector, nowadays IVF has become the go-to option for couples who have tried many other options to conceive a pregnancy like timed intercourse or Intrauterine Insemination …

Article by Dr. Swathi Shivakumar, Consultant – Dermatologist, Aster RV Hospital Leprosy is a long-term infectious illness caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It most commonly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, although it can present in a variety of ways. The illness has a long incubation time, usually 5-7 years, and is classed as paucibacillary or multibacillary based on the amount …

Article by Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Exercising is bad for the joints; thus, I don’t want to do it, according to a widely held belief. Does this sound familiar? Exercising is not damaging to your joints, according to research. In fact evidence shows that exercises strengthen the joints by generating both healthy cartilage and muscular support surrounding …

Contributed by Dr. Shyam Kishore Shrivastava, Director- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Mumbai Cancer cervix has been culprit for large number of deaths in women. The incidence of cancer cervix is high in several parts of the world especially in low- & middle-income countries. In several countries the incidence is receding, however it is still a major health concern. Prof …

While getting angry is something that comes naturally to you, channelizing it in a proper direction can really be helpful. Whether it is a bad day, you are upset about some particular thing, or a particular person made you angry, knowing about the source of anger is equally important to channelize it. The best way to utilize the energy that …

Summers can be exhausting and so does spending the entire day under the sun. But, thank God air conditioners were invented. Wait a minute! Should we really be happy that air conditioners exist? Air conditions are known for sucking out all the moisture from the air. Therefore, spending long hours sitting in an air-conditioned room can be harmful to your …

Covid 19 pandemic is a never ending battle which we are still witnessing. Covid fatigue is hitting hard and it is time to include exercise and talk about our stress and anxiety. Warnings and infection rates have been swamping for months, hence it is important to hear to the experts. The deadly virus has changed people fundamentally who have been …

Contributed by Dr. Jitendra Pahlajani, Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Jaipur Diabetes and cancer are fatal diseases that frequently co-exist. Both can be challenging to deal with on their own. Battling both diseases at the same time may add even more stress to life. Studies have reported an increased risk of cancer diagnosis in patients with diabetes. The tumour or …

Even though advanced cancer treatment options are now available, the disease continues to be a heavy burden on society. Every year, thousands of patients die from cancer across the globe. In US alone, around 600,000 patients are estimated to have died due to cancer in 2021. Some of the most common cancers are breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung and bronchus …

Change in the pattern of headaches, constant sensation of vomiting, blurred vision can be the warning sign of a brain tumor which cannot be ignored. Brain tumour is a cluster of abnormal cells that arises from the nervous tissues of the brain. It is the irregular proliferation of cells creating a tumour. Brain tumours can either be benign, with no …