Cancer, a fatal disease which involves uncontrollable abnormal cell division in the body destroying healthy body tissues, is a lifestyle disorder and can be prevented by maintaining a healthy life. Breast cancer, one of the predominant cancers among women, refers to abnormal growth of cells in the breasts. Unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle happens to be one of the leading risk …
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Salt fortified with iodine helps reduce the risk of Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Bangalore, October 21, 2022 : Iodine is an important micronutrient that is essential for the proper development of the brain and nervous system. According to a study by the Lancet Global Health Research, globally one in two pre-school aged children and two in every three women of reproductive age were micronutrient deficient (1) According to UNICEF, Iodine deficiency can lead to a …
Read More »Chronic back pain: A common health condition among youngsters
Back pain today and especially lower back pain have become a chronic ailment in India. The disease is no longer limited to the elderly but is also increasing among the youth. Long working hours along with a sedentary lifestyle is putting too much strain on our spinal discs and back muscles and has highlighted the need for us to take …
Read More »Normal test results but still have abdominal pain? It can be due to lead poising
21st October 2022: Abdominal pain has a wide range of diagnoses, from minor self-limiting conditions to life-threatening emergencies. Usually, abdominal pain is the result of gastrointestinal problems, but in some cases, the cause can be lead poisoning, which can be difficult to diagnose and can lead to acute and chronic lead poisoning in humans. Lead poisoning is an uncommon but …
Read More »Obesity and the Emotional Toll it takes on Children’s Mental Health
You’ve probably heard tales about the contented overweight person. As consoling as they may seem, especially if your own child is overweight, they could really be more myth than fact in most kids’ lives. Childhood obesity has financial expenses in addition to health expenditures, and your child’s weight issue is closely linked to his emotional life. Social Shame & stigmatization …
Read More »Breast self-examination can reduce breast cancer mortality by 30-40%
Thousands of lives of Indian women can be saved each year by a simple act done once a month which takes only a few minutes NEW DELHI / October 19, 2022: The simple act of breast self-examination once a month can save the life of as many as 30-40% of breast cancer patients in India, who currently die of the …
Read More »Everything you need to know about Paediatric Spinal Cord Tumour and its lethal effects on children
Getting diagnosed with cancer is spine-chilling but if it is detected in a kid, it is even more devastating. Nothing can be more traumatising than watching a child going through cancer treatment, but one should be mindful that with right doctors and right therapies, it is possible to see the child, leading normal life. One of the tumours detected among …
Read More »85% of women have not had a mammogram in the past one year
: Momspresso.com Breast Cancer Survey ● In a concerning revelation, around 44% of women do not know the signs of breast cancer ● Momspresso.com’s Breast Cancer Awareness Survey finds that 92% OF Indian women want to know more about breast cancer prevention National, October 17th, 2022: Momspresso.com, India’s largest content and influencer platform for women, conducted a survey around breast …
Read More »Critically injured children need to be managed in pediatric trauma centers for good outcomes, says study
Bangalore 16 October 22: On the occasion of “World Trauma Day” on October 17th, Paediatric trauma experts raise concerns about safety regulations for children to prevent life-threatening injuries. Paediatric trauma experts from Bangalore and Chennai shared the reports of the research of the profile of critically injured children as part of a multi-centre observational study – TRIP study (Trauma Research …
Read More »RTLS Trends You Should Look Into
Technology and innovations have significantly impacted the business sector in numerous ways. You will need to incorporate technology into your company to boost profits, efficiency, and productivity. Among the technologies your company should adopt is the real-time location system (RTLS). This system is commonly used in healthcare and warehouses, where it is more effective. What is RTLS? A real-time location …
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