Health

Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus; it begins in the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus. Here there is an uncontrolled growth of the cells which displaces normal healthy tissue causing abnormal intermenstrual/post-coital bleeding and discharge. Ultimately it spreads to the surrounding structures leading to morbidity and death. How big is the problem? About every …

Headaches, usually caused by factors such as stress, tension, or migraines, are prevalent as many of us might experience them quite often. However, in some cases, headaches may indicate an underlying health condition, such as a brain tumor. Brain tumor headaches are distinct and can vary in intensity and characteristics. Understanding their symptoms and what they feel like is crucial …

You must have seen people with misaligned eyes. This condition is commonly called squint or strabismus. In this condition, the patient’s eyes face different directions and appear to focus on different objects simultaneously. The direction of the eyes may be inward, outward, upward, or downward. Squinting is commonly observed in children under three, but adults are also at risk of …

Kidney cancer, commonly known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), is a health risk affecting thousands worldwide. Some significant causes that lead to kidney cancer include high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, family history of the disease, and specific genetic conditions. The symptoms of this type of disease are blood in the urine, persistent back pain just below the ribs, fatigue, unexplained …

One of the most common cancer symptoms is hair loss. Along with being an upsetting physical symptom, it can also be distressing emotionally. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy etc. impact cell growth leading to hair loss. These treatment methods may be used for treating different kinds of cancers such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. For …

Every year, thousands of people in the United States are admitted for gasoline poisoning. Cases can be accidental, such as swallowing gasoline while trying to transfer the fuel via siphoning method. A number of children are also impacted, primarily due to their curious nature. There can also be cases of deliberate ingestion of gasoline. Whatever be the reason, gasoline can …

Eating disorders have become common nowadays. Most eating disorders involve focusing too much on weight, body shape and food. This can lead to dangerous eating behaviours. These behaviours can seriously affect the ability to get the nutrition your body needs. This can affect physical as well as mental health. Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge eating and Restrictive eating are some of the …

Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that tend to affect millions of individuals worldwide. More prevalent in the West, this form of cancer is dominant in the Indian continent as well. However, it is a highly curable and treatable disease, especially when detected early. There are specific necessary steps that one needs to take to recognize and …

A large number of men tend to undergo weight loss surgeries in order to battle the bulge and improve their quality of life. Here, we explain to you why weight-loss surgery can be a boon for obese men. Obesity has become a pandemic now. A majority of men are overweight or obese due to following a sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor …

Dr. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist Do you like to sleep with a snoring person or dine with a noisy eater? Most of us would say a NO! It is commonly found that people who snore in their sleep and who make noise while eating, are mouth breathers. Mouth breathing and nasal breathing are two different ways of inhaling and exhaling …