Health

Dr Shyam Kishore Shrivastava, Director of Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Mumbai Cancer is emerging as a major issue among the non-communicable diseases in our country. In India head and Neck, cervical and breast cancers are very common. As per recent data from National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP 2016), 1.7 million cases and 0.88 million deaths from cancers were expected …

Dr. Naresh Somani, Director Oncology & Sr. Consultant Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Jaipur Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. About half of the blood cancers that occur each year are lymphomas, or cancers of the lymphatic system. This system – composed of lymph nodes in our neck, armpits, groin, chest, …

Article by Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital Holiday season is here and with it comes a bonanza of tasty treats such as rose cookies, cakes, pies, breads, etc. While this is a delightful time of the year, and everyone will want to indulge, we must also keep our nutritional intake in mind. Maida consumption is increasingly growing in …

Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. Obesity and adolescence is not amenable to a single easily modified factor. Biological, cultural and environmental factors such as readily available high-density food choices impact youth eating behaviours. Media devices and associated screen time makes physical activity a less optimal choice for children and adolescents. …

Colorectal cancer is the fifth-most common cancer in India.  It refers to cancer of large intestine. Usual age of development of this cancer is sixty years and above. However, in developing countries including India there has been an increase in incidence among younger people. Current literature suggests that most of the patients diagnosed under the age of 50 are symptomatic …

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, …