Hemorrhoids, commonly referred to as piles, are inflamed and swollen blood vessels situated in the anorectal area. Initially, they often lead to painless bleeding during bowel movements, which can later advance to painful sensations and discomfort. Hemorrhoids may also bring about itching and swelling in the vicinity of the anal region. Classification of haemorrhoids Hemorrhoids vary in terms of pain, …
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FROM HANDLING COMPETITION TO MANAGING ANXIETY,
KNOW HOW YOGA CAN HELP TEENAGERS IN IMPROVING THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING From parental expectations to academic performance to peer pressure and social media influence, teenagers today face a lot of complex problems that often impact their mental and physical well-being. While most teenagers learn to adapt to these issues, however, constant exposure to such stress triggers can negatively tinker with …
Read More »Three Tips You Should Know for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bengaluru, India, 18 October 2023 – Breast Cancer (BC) is a serious illness that occurs globally, resulting in over 685,000 deaths annually. A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) indicates that one in every nine Indians is likely to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with one in 29 women at risk of breast cancer. …
Read More »Making Informed Choices: Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) vs. Mastectomy in Early Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a growing concern worldwide, and India is no exception to this trend. With increased screening and awareness, more cases are being diagnosed at earlier stages. This has led to a shift in the standard of care, where Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) has emerged as a viable option for women with early breast cancer. In the past, mastectomy, …
Read More »Kiara Advani Gets Candid About Her Films, Characters, Love Life and A Lot More In Femina’s October 2023 Issue
National, 17th October, 2023: Change is often described as an inevitable force that sweeps through our lives, transforming everything in its path. But there are those who refuse to wait for change to happen; they are the makers of their own extraordinary journeys. Actor Kiara Advani is one such individual, who has gone on to fashion a life for herself …
Read More »Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Synergy of Radiation Oncology and Immunotherapy
Cancer has long been one of modern medicine’s most powerful rivals, costing millions of lives worldwide. While substantial progress has been made in cancer treatment, the search for more effective and less invasive medications continues. In recent years, the merger of radiation oncology and immunotherapy has emerged as a game-changing technique, giving cancer patients a fresh hope, and significantly increasing …
Read More »Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
Memory loss is the most common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. However, sometimes it is difficult to differentiate from normal age-related memory problems. Following are the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how to differentiate from age related change. 1)Memory loss disrupts daily life: One of the most common signs and symptoms is memory loss that disrupts ability to …
Read More »Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured.
14 October 2023 — As the United Nation’s agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel’s repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating more than 2000 inpatients in northern Gaza. The forced evacuation of patients and health workers will further worsen the current humanitarian and public health catastrophe. The lives of many critically …
Read More »Poor Posture and Screen Addiction Can Trigger ‘Text-Neck Syndrome’, Warn Experts
FARIDABAD, October 14 – Exposure to long hours in front of screens, coupled with poor posture and inadequate ergonomics in the workplace, is causing today’s individuals, especially young adults, to be susceptible to spine-related conditions like ‘text-neck syndrome’ where the neck muscles become strained and stiff, causing long-term spinal complexities, according to prominent experts at Amrita Hospital Faridabad. Studies show …
Read More »Hospitals in the Gaza Strip at a breaking point, warns WHO
Jerusalem, 12 October 2023 – WHO warns that the health system in the Gaza Strip is at a breaking point. Time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe if fuel and life-saving health and humanitarian supplies cannot be urgently delivered to the Gaza Strip amidst the complete blockade. Hospitals have only a few hours of electricity each day as …
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