Health

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 …

In simple terms, body odour is the smell your body exudes when sweat comes into contact with the bacteria in your body. The odour is not a result of just sweat but the bacteria that causes the sweat to smell. The most common affected areas are the armpits, groin, and pubic area. While body odour is common in most people …

While hysterectomies have seen a reduction in Western countries with doctors favouring more conservative approaches, in India these have become the second most common procedure performed by obstetricians and gynaecologists after the caesarean section. The number of hysterectomies done in India continues to rise despite there being no concrete reason for conducting the procedure. Women are getting their uterus removed …

Dr. Shantling Nigudgi, Sr. Consultant Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalaburagi The brain, the most complex structure in the human body, is like a cornucopia of various emotions, memories, thought processes, motor skills, and senses, literally regulating every moment of our life. However, the tiniest anomaly or abnormality in this vital part of the body can lead to significant health …

Authored by Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Head of Neurology, Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bangalore Stroke or paralysis is a debilitating disease of the brain. Nearly 20 million people are affected all over the world, causing 5 million deaths per year and leaving the remaining with variable disabilities. It is more commonly seen in third world countries. Although a majority (nearly …