Health

Cancer is an ailment characterised by abnormal and uncontrollable growth of cells that damages the surrounding healthy body tissues. Unexplained and sudden weight loss, fever, fatigue, pain, changes in skin, changes in bowel habits and bladder function and unusual bleeding or discharge are some of the most common and early signs of cancer. Although curable when detected early, cancer is …

Recent case study and Survey tells, both urban (4%) and rural (11%) of areas have decreased protein consumption per person. Indian diets are primarily cereal-based and high in oil, with low-quality, poorly digestible grains accounting for 60% of the country’s protein intake. According to a study conducted in eight Indian towns, 71% of people aged 30 to 55 have weak …

Preemies are special. They arrive well ahead of time and need special care and attention. Although during birth they have the characteristics of a fetus that is physically not ready to leave the womb yet, with proper neonatal care, they can grow up to be perfectly normal human beings. They usually are low birth weight (2.5 kgs or less) and …

Working out in the gym for a well-built posture is a passion for many. Several gym enthusiasts exercise regularly for hours to get their desired body types and in the process resort to various types of diets, supplements and advice pertaining to the same. This aspiration to get ‘overnight results along with peer pressure often sets unrealistic body expectations among …

BENGALURU / January 10, 2023: Women with early-stage cervical cancer can go for treatment options like conization and trachelectomy that can preserve their fertility if they wish to have children. If already pregnant when diagnosed in early stages, they can continue with the pregnancy and deliver by C-section. However, those suffering from late-stage cervical cancer may have to opt for …

Winter season can be fun, as long as it is mild and you have adequate resources to keep yourself warm. However, for some people, winters can lead to health issues. Apart from the common flu and other seasonal diseases, the cold can also trigger more serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke. There is enough data to show that …

As the world once again braces itself for the new wave of Covid-19 virus, nasal vaccines have now offered a sniffing hope to the people. Developed by Bharat Biotech and approved by the Government of India, these vaccines are now formally included as a booster dose in the vaccination program and are available at hospitals, private centres and on the …

When chronic pain affects the trigeminal nerve – the nerve carrying sensation from the face to the brain, it gives rise to a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia. It caused excruciating painful sensations, those similar to an electric shock on one side of the face. This condition is more commonly seen in women who are above 50 and is a …

Leukemia or blood cancer is a cancer of the system’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. There are several forms of leukemia; some conditions are common in children, while others primarily develop in adults. Leukemia typically affects the white blood cells, which are the body’s main defense system; they grow and multiply in an orderly way as …

Cancer is a disease that results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. The various risk factors of cancer include increasing age, heredity, exposure to certain radiations and chemicals and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Cancer is treatable and curable when detected at initial stages. Cancer can be of various kinds, bone cancer being one of them. Bone …