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Japan not only houses the cherry blossom trees which bloom spectacular flowers. In addition to cherry blossom trees, there is Wisteria flower which comes in pink, purple, blue or white. During the spring Wisteria blooms and provides a scenic view for the viewers to enjoy. Usually, it blooms after the sakura season. Listed below are some places in Japan where …

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 …

We all love sprucing up the décor of our rooms and giving them a look that matches our taste and style. But while we pay utmost attention to every little detail of our room’s design, there’s one thing that often gets neglected – the ceiling fan. While ceiling fans are found in almost all Indian homes, the design of the …

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 …

Headaches amongst children is a common phenomenon, indicated by frequent complaints of pain in their heads or necks. This can be caused due to dehydration, infections such as the flu, allergies, eyesight issues, or not eating enough. Although these headaches may last a few minutes or hours, children may be unable to accurately describe the pain and are more likely …

Postpartum depression: Tackle it better with these step! If you are a new mother and finding it difficult to understand your overwhelming emotions after having your baby, you are not alone. While your newest member is sure to bring a smile on your face with its cooing and babbling, uncoordinated throwing of arms and legs, turning over and every other …

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a variable and complex genetic neurobehavioral disorder resulting from abnormality on the 15th chromosome. It occurs in males and females equally. Prevalence estimates range from 1:15,000 to 1:25,000. PWS typically causes low muscle tone, short stature if not treated with growth hormone, cognitive deficits, incomplete sexual development, problem behaviours, and excessive, uncontrolled feeling of hunger which, …

Lingerie has become such an essential part of every woman’s daily routine that it is no longer just about sensuality, but also evolved to be an everyday necessity. Lingerie has advanced over the years and grown with the times. What’s interesting though is that it has its own fascinating history. We’ve curated a list of fun facts we’re sure you …

The pandemic changed everything yet nothing! Love and relationships have always been a dynamic play of contrasting and evolving opinions, but if there is one thing that saw a massive shift in the pandemic, it has to be an individual’s personal space. Confined into one house with restricted private space and time, fueled differences between many couples making them re-think the concept of …