Health

Every year, 22nd April is marked as “Earth Day” to express gratitude to Mother Earth and it is observed all across the world. Earth Day plays an important role in educating people to protect Mother Earth and to raise awareness about the adverse effects of pollution and deforestation, which are destroying the planet we call home. Nature offers us a …

Brain Aneurysm, also known as a Cerebral Aneurysm, is generally a bulge in a susceptible region of a blood artery in or near your brain. The weakened area is continuously pushed outward by blood flow, resulting in a bump that resembles a blister. The aneurysm widens even further as blood pours into the bulge. It is like a balloon that …

Mohan (name changed), 36-year-old,  an IT professional  from Bangalore working in the cyber division in Singapore was under immense work pressure over the last 3-4 months and ended up staring at the screen for 18 hours a day. He  had  disturbed sleep almost every day and started noticing blurred, patterned and distorted vision in the morning, last month. He went …

Tumours may be a life-changing diagnosis, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Over the years there has been devastation caused by brain tumours on individuals and their families. While certain risk factors for brain tumours are well recognised, such as hereditary disorders, a family history of brain tumours, and ionising radiation exposure, there are other lesser-known variables that people should …

Every year, April 17th is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day to increase awareness about bleeding disorders. This year the theme from the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the global standard of care”. This is a call for the community to join hands and work towards increasing awareness about Haemophilia and ensure better …

Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is a serious and often fatal disease, with a five-year survival rate of around 20%. Here is a detailed explanation of the signs, symptoms, and treatment options available for esophageal cancer. Causes of Esophageal Cancer The exact cause …

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes and can occur multiple times throughout the night, disrupting the normal sleep cycle. The most common symptom of Sleep Apnea is loud, chronic snoring. However, not everyone who snores …

Chronic migraine is a medical condition that is characterized by intense headaches that are accompanied by throbbing pain for at least 15 days per month. These migraines may cause nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to bright light and high decibel sounds and interfere with a person’s ability to perform daily tasks, further impacting their quality of life. While 90-95% of people …

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control. It’s caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. Though this disease can affect people of any age, it’s more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60.MG affects about 20 out of every …

Authored by Dr J V Srinivas, Lead Consultant – Orthopedics & Joint Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Arthritis is a condition that results in joint inflammation and pain. There are 2 types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When the cartilage that resides between the bones in the joint breaks away, it causes OA which is the most prevalent …