Health

Dr RV Raghunandan, Consultant – Radiation Oncologist, HCG MNR Cancer Centre, Ongole. One of the many unique things that mark our individuality is our voice. Voice defines our identity but when the same starts to sound different, it becomes a matter of concern. What usually starts with a change or hoarseness in voice, can result in laryngeal cancer, a type …

Dr. Naresh Somani, Head of Medical Oncology Department, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Gone are the days when looking chubby defined our status of belonging to a well-fed family. Obesity or being overweight in India, estimated to affect 30% of the country’s population, is now steadily progressing towards being hailed as the leading cause of next health crisis. Blame it on …

Dr. Raj Nagarkar, MD & Chief of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Services, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre Nasik. Wilms Tumour, the most common type of kidney cancer among children tend to occur in young children, mostly before the age of five. Also referred to as Nephroblastoma, the tumours develop from the nephroblasts and usually occurs in only one kidney. In rare …

Article by Dr. Swathi Shivakumar, Consultant Dermatologist, Aster RV Hospital It is common for some hair to fall out on a daily basis. Every day, people shed up to 100 hairs. When hair falls out to greater extents than normal, it can cause worry. In that case, they should consult with a doctor to determine the best treatment alternatives. After …

Issues of body shaming and self-acceptance are prevalent among men and women nowadays. Naked yoga is proven as a confidence-boosting activity. It is all about deepening your experience, letting go by stepping away from the daily grind to make a change in your life. The session has something inherently stirring about being naked with others. The aim behind these classes …

Pune: Ovarian reserve is the number and quality of the eggs (oocytes) that a woman has. If one has diminished ovarian reserve, the number and quality of the eggs are lower than expected. Various factors such as pollution, age, stress, smoking, endometriosis, tubal disease, chemotherapy can take a toll on the ovaries and impact them. Those women with a low …

Article by Dr. Anuja Sara Varghese, Consultant – Dental Services, Aster RV Hospital “A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile comes from a place free of bacteria and cavities.” In our daily lives, we give immense importance to our body hygiene, our physical appearance and how we present ourselves when we go to our workplace or …

Kumar Ranjan, CEO & Founder, eFeed The impact of animal-source foods on nutritional status of pregnant women has long been a debatable subject. We are fast progressing into a world full of packaged food products, the swelling demand for animal-source foods is met with an array of branded and non-branded products available on the supermarket shelves in a variety of …

Miscarriage is an issue that many parents may face during their journey to parenthood and can be a stressful event for the hopeful parents. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology, about 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, out of which around 80% occur in the first trimester. Almost 1 in every 4 pregnancies ends up in …

Cases of diabetic foot attacks have gone up in the last 5 years 60% males, 30 % females and 10 % youngsters Pune:  Diabetes will reduce blood circulation and damage the nerves to the feet. A majority of people having diabetes will have higher chances of diabetes-related foot attacks. Delay in treatment can lead to gangrene and amputation. It is essential …