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Women with diabetes and high sugar levels not only have significantly reduced fertility rates, they also face increased risk of abortion and congenital fetal defects. Said Dr. Vidya V Bhat, who is a leading Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon, and IVF Specialist in Bengaluru: “Diabetes, if not managed well, is bad news for women trying to conceive. It leads to hormonal disruption, resulting …

Authored by Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Every year on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1922, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed. In response to growing concerns about the escalating health hazard posed by diabetes, the IDF and the World Health Organization established it …

Incidence of diabetes induced eye problems have increased significantly in the last decade and Doctors at Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital Bengaluru have warned that people suffering from diabetes should watch out for loss of vision. India, which is considered the diabetes capital of the world, is facing an imminent challenge to control the disease burden of diabetes and associated health …

Breast cancer involves abnormal growth of cells in breasts that forms a lump or mass of tissues in the breasts. It is the most common kind of cancer affecting women and rarely affects men too. When detected early, breast cancer can be cured, and fatalities can be considerably prevented. One of the very preliminary ways of detecting breast cancer is …

It is not “just exercise” which is important for a good heart, I’d rather call it “Awareness”. You need to be aware of your heart’s conditions and how much you are allowed to push it to give it the exercise that it needs. You need to be aware of what foods are good for your heart and what is bad …

Introduction If you have herpes, it can feel like a huge burden to bear. But the truth is that there are millions of people with genital herpes in this country alone. And most of them lead happy, healthy lives. In fact, it’s estimated that 75% of all Americans will contract genital herpes at some point in their lives. So if …

On the occasion of World Pneumonia Day, we pledge to raise awareness related to this fatal respiratory health condition. Remember that timely treatment is key to tackling it. Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It can be seen in people of all age groups and is one of the leading causes of death in …

Psoriasis is one of the most common skin disorders that affects both adults and children. The condition can cause your skin cells to form silvery, rough red patches with white scales which can be itchy and can vary in size. It commonly affects the joints, scalp, and lower back. The occurrence of psoriasis is quite common during winters as the …

Life is a roller coaster and comes with its share of happiness and sorrows. Over a lifetime, things usually get balanced out in most cases. While there are plenty of reasons to be happy and joyful every day, there are moments that can make us feel sad. Sometimes, it makes us wonder what could be the saddest thing one can …

When you have to describe Gayatri Mohanty to somebody, you find it difficult to find the right adjectives to do so. Gayatri grew up in a small town that was driven by patriarchal thoughts and approaches. Her father, however, always encouraged her to follow her dreams and supported her in every decision she took in her life. Armed with an …