Health

Digestion of food is a complex process that involves multiple organs in breaking down the food into nutrients for the health of the body. These nutrients are used by the body for energy, development, and cell repair. Among the multiple organs, gall bladder plays a vital role in breaking down and digesting fat by secreting bile. When this organ gets …

Covid-19 pandemic and monsoon can be harsh on children. Covid and monsoon can make children susceptible to various health problems like stomach, respiratory, and skin. Now that the schools have reopened, parents should ensure that the children are safe and take care of themselves. Two years ago, students had their world turned upside down as schools closed their doors due …

Did you know that India is the second largest consumer and producer of tobacco? Use of tobacco in any form such as smoking, khaini, gutkha, betel quid with tobacco and zarda poses a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is one of the major causes of death and disease in …

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic brought with it an uncalled-for fear and uncertainty while causing severe illness in people, irrespective of age and gender. Interestingly, compared to the adults, in general, children have been less affected by severe COVID-19 disease. When compared to children who do not have health conditions, children with asthma or chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, …

Globally, cancer is a major health issue, responsible for one out of every six deaths. While new treatment techniques have shown promising results, it’s a long way before such treatments are made available to the masses. Some of the most common cancers are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, melanoma of the skin, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer …

~Late Marriages, Delayed Pregnancies, Absence Of Breastfeeding, And Lack Of Timely Screening Led To A Surge In This Cancer~ Mumbai: In India, breast cancer has the highest incidence in urban and rural areas and increases the death rate too. Timely screening and diagnosis, regular breast self-examination, and prompt treatment can help one to beat breast cancer. Breast is one of …

Aging gives rise to susceptible chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer which forms an integral part of devising a personal care and treatment plan for the elderly. Not only does it helps in reviewing the symptoms and chances of cancer growth, but also finds the best treatment that may suit the patient, considering: ● The type …

The role of genetics in determining whether a particular type of cancer has been inherited or has occurred due to environmental factors such as exposure to radiation is phenomenal. While the root causes of many types of cancers remain unknown, Oncologists and researchers are using genetic testing and Cancer genomics to customize treatment and administration of drugs to target the …

Just like any other job, being an FNP also comes with its own challenges. There is practically no job in the world rewarding enough not to challenge you in the most difficult ways. Any medical practitioner’s job is difficult because it doesn’t only require physical attention but also mental and emotional attention. Since an FNP is practically 24 hours at …

Approximately 20 per cent people in the world are smokers. Smoking is the cause of 20 to 35 per cent of cancers in various countries. Among various cancers, lung is the organ primarily affected by smoking. Smoking causes coronary artery disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), apart from cancer, to name a few. Tobacco may have killed more …