Health

COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world and most of the populations have been placed under mandatory lockdown. Though most of the working crowd was initially happy to work from home, the inability to venture outdoors for leisure or indulging in any form of fun is having quite a negative effect on people. Amidst all this hustle-bustle, it is very …

Authored by Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital Pregnancy is a miracle of life. It is undeniably wondrous and life-changing experience for first-time mom-to-be or are pregnant with second or more. While having a baby should be natural and risk free process, there are certain chances that some may face what is called …

Life is uncertain and death can come calling anytime, anywhere. There are so many ways we can die such as due to disease, infection, accident, homicide, suicide or simply old age. Another common way to die is when we are bitten by animals. This is not to be taken lightly, as thousands of people die every year due to animal …

Our digestive system, stretching all the way from the mouth to the anus, is one of the most complex parts in the body. The gastrointestinal tract plays an important role in our health, as it is responsible for absorption of all types of nutrients that our body needs. If your digestive system is not working properly, your body may become …

Vaccines are our first line of defense against disease causing pathogens. Vaccines are usually administered to young children, even though there are several vaccines that are given to adults as well. Vaccines work by stimulating our immune system and train them to fight a specific type of infection. To better understand how they work, let’s take a look at some …

Surely, you have heard about medical conditions like heart attack and stroke that can kill humans within hours. However, these are just a few of the many diseases / infections that can prove lethal in a very short time. To help you understand the risks, here’s a quick look at diseases and infections that can kill you within 24 hours. …

The search for a vaccine has never been so urgent, as it is now in the times of coronavirus pandemic. Several pharmaceutical companies and institutions are working 24/7 to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. So, how does a vaccine work and how it is better than medicine? Well, here are the answers you are looking for. How vaccines work Vaccines …

Why women shouldn’t visit Hindu temples, exercise or practice Yoga during menstruation, why menstruation is considered impure and the best practices to ensure menstrual hygiene remained some of the key questions asked by Swell users Sinu also disclosed how sanitary napkin manufacturers are commercializing menstrual products in the name of hygiene Renowned menstrual educator, author and Founder and Managing Trustee …

Heart attack is a growing health issue in modern society. It primarily occurs when coronary arteries get choked and are unable to supply blood that carries oxygen to heart muscles. The severity of heart attack may depend on partial blockage or complete blockage of the coronary artery. Such blockage is often due to buildup of plaque, which can comprise various …

While the current focus is on Covid-19 pandemic, there are several other health issues that can be equally disastrous. Key among them are lifestyle diseases like obesity. In the Unites States, close to 40% of the population is obese. However, even at that high rate, US does not rank in top ten list of countries with highest number of obese …