Health

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the breathing tubes, which can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. As the airways are under bronchospasm, coughing out mucus becomes difficult leading to further accumulation of the mucus and thus secondary bacterial infections. Treatment for asthma involves acute medical management and long-term management …

FARIDABAD / May 18, 2023: Psychological stress has emerged as the leading cause of hypertension in India, with cases of stress-induced high blood pressure doubling over the last 10 years, doctors of Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector-8, Faridabad, have said. “Hypertension has become a very common problem in recent years due to day-to-day psychological stress, especially among corporate workers and entrepreneurs. Today, …

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The incidence of hypertensive disorders is rising among pregnant women, posing significant risks to both mothers and their unborn children, Dr. Vidya Bhat, Bengaluru’s top gynaecologist, has said. Said Dr Vidya Bhat, Medical Director, RadhaKrishna Multispeciality Hospital, Bengaluru: “About 7–15% of all pregnancies are affected by hypertensive disorders, accounting for a significant portion of antenatal admissions. Gestational hypertension or chronic hypertension …

We are all plugged in all the time, pushing our senses to the limit, in an effort to survive in a demanding, stressful, and ever-changing world. Perhaps the most important of our sensory capabilities, listening helps orient us to the environment and serves as a means of communication between individuals. Listening happens at home, during the commute, and at the …

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Having said that, many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. An intracranial tumour, also known as a brain tumour, is an abnormal mass of tissue in which cells proliferate and reproduce out of control, appearing to be unaffected by the systems that regulate normal cells. Types of Brain …

A period is never an easy experience. If you do not have cramps, you are probably trying to protect yourself during your heavier days. Some women are only able to use a pad or a tampon, while others have to double up, changing them frequently. If you have to deal with this every month, you probably want to know if …

As the world has once again normalized and many people are now working from the office. However, a majority of people continue to work from home (WFH) or follow a hybrid working format. Due to this rising culture of remote working, many people have been reporting severe back pain and neck issues. So to prevent your spine from the harmful …

  Cancer is a serious disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body. There are many types of cancer, and it can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. Skin cancer is a prevalent ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. It is an abnormal growth of cells that begins to develop on the skin’s surface, …

Experts advocate continued use of certified masks and preventive hygiene at all times After a lull of almost a year, the dreaded COVID-19 is witnessing an active spike in cases, this uptick has come around a time when we were already dealing with the H3N2 influenza infection. While we face this double risk of infection, experts warn that we need …