Health

India experiences its annual monsoon season from July all the way through September. The monsoon brings with it its pleasant weather, rainy spells, and also many-many water-borne diseases! Did you know that 21% of communicable diseases are water-borne? Be it stagnated and unused or consumable, water, when contaminated, can cause ailments that can be life-threatening, to say the least. What …

~ BPH causes troublesome lower urinary tract symptoms in two out of every five Indian males~ Mumbai/Kolkata, 14th June 2022: Medica Superspecialty Hospital, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, hosted a webinar titled Prostate Problems: Myths & Facts as part of their initiative to provide patients with useful information through their weekly series “Health is the ultimate wealth”. …

One of the most essential aids at present – N95 or FFP2 S Mask, has been evolving for the past century to be what it is today. Everybody must be a bit curious to know how did an advanced mask like N95 or FFP2 S mask come into existence? Back in the day, a mask was just about doing away …

Dr Prerna Agarwal, Manager technical operations Apollo Diagnostic Did you know? Cervical cancer is one of the common types of cancer seen in a large number of women. A Pap smear detects cervical cancer and gives one a good chance to tackle this deadly cancer on time. In the below article, we help you to understand why going for regular …

Chafing is a common skin problem caused by increased friction from rubbing of skin-to-skin or skin-to-fabric contact, and it’s often accompanied by rashes, pain, soreness, stinging, or burning feelings. Friction irritates and damages the skin, causing a rash, blisters, or raw skin. Chafing that is severe can be excruciatingly unpleasant, making moving difficult. Chafing can affect any part of your …

Fungal infection in nipples during monsoon can steal your peace of mind. In the below article, we tell you about various signs and symptoms of it so that you can opt for the treatment to avoid severe complications. There are many problems faced by lactating mothers. One of the most painful issues is a fungal infection in the nipples that …

Seborrheic dermatitis is the ailment that mainly affects the scalp. In extreme cases it can lead to scaly patches that look like dandruff, and redness of the scalp. This allergy can also affect the face, side of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest. It is mainly caused due to harsh reaction to chemicals in shampoos, hair dyes and other …

Before an upcoming surgery, most people worry about the amount of blood loss they may have to endure. In normal life, even small cuts make us bleed. It makes us wonder how surgeons can cut deep inside our body without making us bleed to death. Well, the first thing we need to understand is that surgeons have years of experience. …

Cancer can affect any part of the body including the bones, a rigid framework that protects soft organs and supports the body resulting in weakening of bone strength and flexibility. Bone cancers affect the normal movement of the organ and can result in pain, lumps or swellings and in rare cases can result in fractures as well. It is important …

~ Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia Is Greater In Women Than Men: Study~ Mumbai:  Dr. Debraj Shome, a renowned Cosmetic Surgeon, Co-Founder, and Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Dermatologist at The Esthetic Clinics conducted a questionnaire-based study on patients visiting at the different cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The study has been published in the journal of Dermatological Reviews, about alopecia’s (Hair fall) impact …