Health

 The liver in a human body plays a crucial role in digestion and has many necessary functionalities that are unknown to most people. From producing bile to carrying away waste and breaking down fats in the small intestine during digestion, a liver performs many roles. It is also responsible for the production of proteins for blood plasma, conversion of glucose …

In the below article, we will tell you why it is essential to screen for Thalassemia during pregnancy. Thalassemia is a hereditary condition wherein the body fails to produce sufficient hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen via the bloodstream. If one partner has Thalassemia, it is essential to get the other partner screened to determine the likelihood of the condition …

Delhi: No fine will be imposed on people for not wearing face masks in Delhi, according to an order issued by the health department of the city government. However, the opinion of experts is not the same. Masking is one of the vital tools against Coronavirus and needs to be done after stepping out of the house. Masking will not …

Authored by Dr. Thirumalesh K Reddy, Sr. and Lead Consultant – Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital From providing support to the body, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat, and haematopoiesis (formation of blood cellular components), bones play an integral part in our body. Keeping our bone health strong is vital to …

By Aditi Consul, Co-founder, Life and Pursuits Summertime calls for a significant change in your skincare routine. And we are all in to help you with it. Summer season is officially here. Between getting into massive house cleaning, sun drying your linen and rearranging your wardrobe, don’t forget to swap your skincare routine as well. With changing seasons, it is …

Health Insurance is basically a plan that is devised to benefit you or bear all your medical-related expenses. There are various public as well as private sources that provide health insurance plans for the entire family in the United States. Also, there are several social welfare plans for the citizens of the country that are popularly known as Medicaid. This …

The word “eggs” makes us think only about food, bakery, confectionery and hair care. But do you know eggs form a major part of our meal every day? Based on chicken breed here are some of the types of eggs with variations in their nutritional value. Omega 3 eggs To help you get fit they’ve got several benefits to your …

Dr RV Raghunandan, Consultant – Radiation Oncologist, HCG MNR Cancer Centre, Ongole. One of the many unique things that mark our individuality is our voice. Voice defines our identity but when the same starts to sound different, it becomes a matter of concern. What usually starts with a change or hoarseness in voice, can result in laryngeal cancer, a type …

Dr. Naresh Somani, Head of Medical Oncology Department, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Gone are the days when looking chubby defined our status of belonging to a well-fed family. Obesity or being overweight in India, estimated to affect 30% of the country’s population, is now steadily progressing towards being hailed as the leading cause of next health crisis. Blame it on …

Dr. Raj Nagarkar, MD & Chief of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Services, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre Nasik. Wilms Tumour, the most common type of kidney cancer among children tend to occur in young children, mostly before the age of five. Also referred to as Nephroblastoma, the tumours develop from the nephroblasts and usually occurs in only one kidney. In rare …