Health

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is one of the most common viruses causing respiratory infection across the world. Many people recover in a week or two with mild, cold-like symptoms but the disease can be severe in infants, elderly populations, and certain high-risk groups. Mode of spread RSV is highly contagious. It spreads through droplets when an infected person …

Carrying the extra 20 pounds is commonly found to be too overwhelming for the pregnant mother due to the excess load on the spine. Especially exercising with this excess weight gain becomes challenging at times. Moreover, the mother generally abstained from many food items, travel, high intensity workouts, etc. During this phase, one of the best rejuvenating options which can …

Zika is a vector-borne disease. A recent study by WHO has shown that vectors transmit 17% of estimated global communicable diseases and almost 12 major vector-borne diseases across the globe like Zika virus fever, dengue, chikungunya fever, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, is the leading cause of more than 700 000 deaths annually. This has been mainly caused due to the rapidly …

East Jerusalem/Geneva/ New York, 03 November: Women, children and newborns in Gaza are disproportionately bearing the burden of the escalation of hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, both as casualties and in reduced access to health services, warn the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the …

Geneva, 03 November: The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on world leaders to increase political commitment and action to invest in the “One Health” approach to prevent and tackle common threats affecting the health and well-being of humans, animals, plants and environment together. Today, WHO is joining community organizations observing the eighth annual “One Health Day” campaign to attract global …

Heart failure refers to any situation where the heart is unable to adequately pump blood to the rest of the body. Even though heart failure sounds much like a stroke or heart attack as it is more commonly known, it is not. Heart failure refers to a condition where the heart cannot keep up with its workload and as a …

By – Dr. Maitri Gandhi, Consultant- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad Breast cancer is one of the most diagnosed forms of cancer affecting men and women worldwide. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breast. It occurs when normal breast cells mutate and begin to grow uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass …

During Karva Chauth; shares essential dieting tips to stay healthy and fit Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival observed by married women who fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life and well-being of their husbands. While fasting is a personal decision, many women who frequent the gym might be unsure about how to carry on with their exercise …

Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, and for those who undergo mastectomy, breast reconstruction plays a pivotal role in restoring both physical appearance and self-esteem. Over the years, advancements in medical technology and surgical techniques have transformed breast reconstruction, offering women more personalized and natural-looking results. Among these innovations, 3D printing, advanced surgical techniques, and the integration of artificial …

A stroke is said to be the 4th common cause for mortality in India and it can strike any age group. When we talk about a stroke, as a health menace, we always relate it with the elderly, how it affects and causes disability as well as mortality in this group of the population. Statistics tell us that stroke incidents …