Health

The winter season brings respite from the heat for many, but it can be troublesome for people suffering from skin disorders, particularly psoriasis. A skin disorder which affects about 2-4% of Indians, psoriasis causes red and scaly patches to appear on the skin. This is an autoimmune condition which can be itchy and the degree of severity may vary from …

Mumbai: Poor air quality is becoming an increasingly concerning issue in Mumbai Metropolis. Unhealthy levels of air pollution have been linked to a variety of health conditions, particularly respiratory illnesses. A recent study has found that individuals with existing lung disorders are at an even greater risk of developing illnesses due to poor air quality index (AQI). Mumbai, a bustling …

Cancer refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells that destroy the healthy cells in the surrounding areas. While cancer can be genetic, it is primarily a lifestyle disorder and can be prevented by making certain lifestyle modifications. When detected early, cancer can be cured. With advances in medical science, oncology breakthroughs have made it easier not only to …

Pneumonia isn’t a disorder of the elderlies only. Pneumonia is a leading cause of child death and is estimated to kill over 700,000 children below the age of five years, including 200,000 newborns who are particularly known to be vulnerable to infections, as reported by UNICEF. Causes & Symptoms of Pediatric Pneumonia Pneumonia is an acute respiratory lung infection and …

First rare transplant successfully completed in North Maharashtra Nasik, XX December 2022 – HCG Manavata Cancer Care Hospital achieved yet another surgical milestone with a successful ‘half-matched’ Bone Marrow Transplant performed on a ten-year-old patient, suffering with Thalassemia. This is the first time such a rare transplant surgery was performed in Maharashtra (apart from Mumbai) and Dr. Raj Nagarkar, Managing …

Air pollution refers to the pollutants in the air that can damage one’s health when breathed in. These could be gases or small particles known as suspended particulate matter (SPM). The most common harmful air pollutants include gases like nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide, and particles like soot and dust. Air pollution can be caused by diesel …

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can be challenging as constant aches, swelling in joints and restricted movement can affect one’s quality of life. While the condition cannot be reversed, weight management and an active lifestyle can help in controlling the disease. Like any other autoimmune disorder, Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system starts attacking your own healthy body tissues. …

Winter is particularly a challenging time for skin and normal individuals and those with skin disorders face a difficult period. The prolonged chill with reduced humidity impairs our skin barrier function and leads to loss of water from skin that makes the skin dry, brittle and irritated. Winter is right around the corner and it means it is that time …

Cancer refers to a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Cancer has the ability to metastasize that is, spread to other body parts and damage normal body tissues. When abnormal cell division and mutation take place in the pelvic area including pelvic bones, bladder, rectum and reproductive organs, it is known …

Dr. Pavan Raghava Reddy, Consultant, Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre Vijayawada. While we all know age is just a number and getting older is all about rebooting and exploring new avenues, it is also about being cautious about cancer – a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. This is because growing age happens to be …