Health

The majority of us are aware of the concept of “gut health” and understand its importance to our overall wellbeing. But what exactly does having a healthy gut mean? Our gut is a home to millions of microorganisms, with about 1000 distinct species, including various types of viruses, bacteria, yeast and other fungal bodies. Some of these microorganisms are harmful …

Covid-19 survivors often worry about its long-term impact on their lungs. Researchers and doctors now warn that they should be worried about their hearts too. The lungs and the heart are located next to each other. A recent study published in the UK-based journal ‘Circulation’ found that people diagnosed with Covid-19 were 21 times more likely to have a heart …

Consumption of tobacco and nicotine products is gradually rising in recent times. This widespread epidemic has cost millions of lives, despite several awareness campaigns by doctors’ time and again, insisting on discontinuing this harmful habit. Consumption of such nicotine-based products in the form of cigarettes, cigars and snuff is perceived as trendy, while the harmful implications of these products go …

PCOS affects reproductive age, lifestyle disorder, and mental health Pune: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine, lifestyle disorder in young adult women of the reproductive age group that not only impacts one’s physical and mental well-being but can even lead to infertility and lifelong metabolic disorders. PCOS broadly presents with symptoms such as scanty, irregular periods, weight gain, …

    Authored by Dr. Stalin Ramprakash, Consultant – Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & BMT, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore   There is a ‘Can’ in cancer because you can beat it. Overcoming the disease is just a mindset and every cancer fighter and survivors must remember that the disease cannot cripple love, shatter hope and conquer one’s spirit.   While the …

Cancer of reproductive organs and genitals in both men and women is usually overlooked in many instances. Despite having a generic knowledge on various gynaecological related cancer, many are completely left in the dark when it comes to symptoms and the potential threat it causes to the intimate region. One such potentially rare form of cancer is the Vulvar cancer. …

Use of steroids to manage COVID patients a likely cause for the increase Male patients in the age group of 45-60 years most affected Avascular necrosis should be considered a part of long COVID New Delhi, 23rd September 2022: Cases of Avascular Necrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply) has increased notable in the last …

Out of the total 4,000 asymptomatic people who underwent screening for heart calcium score in the last 12 months at NURA, about 1 in 5 (20%) were found with build-up of calcified plaque in their heart. Out of these, around 150 people (4%) had a 90% chance of heart attack, with an Agatston score of over 400, but were completely …

Peer reviewed – experimental study – humans/cells New Delhi, September 24, 2022: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important discovery about how prostate cancer may start to develop. A new study published today reveals that the prostate as a whole, including cells that appear normal, is different in men with prostate cancer. It suggests that tissue …

· PCOS among general population is found to be 15%–20% in the women of reproductive age · obese woman and around 40% women with PCOS experience depression and mental stress Delhi: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common occurrence in women of the reproductive age group 15-45 yrs. Currently, there is a spike in the number of PCOS cases in …