Tobacco consumption and its deadly effects on human health is one of the largest areas of concern, for public health, in countries across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Tobacco kills 6 million people every year, globally, out of which 600,000 are non-smokers dying from
Monday, 30 May 2016
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Summer heat is on! The best defense is protection and awareness. Here are a few tips which you must follow.
Never leave people in a parked car in the sun. Avoid drinking liquids with high sugar content. Cool buttermilk or just plain water will help your body cool. Remember to check the colour of your urine. If it’s too yellow you need to drink more water. Step up
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple Scelerosis is a chronic disease that damages the nerves in the spinal cord and brain, as well as the optic nerves. Sclerosis means scarring, and people with MS develop multiple areas of scar tissue in response to the nerve damage. Depending on where the damage occurs, symptoms
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
What is Hepatitis?
An inflammation of the liver. Most common types: Hepatitis B A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that's easily preventable by a vaccine. Hepatitis C An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Alcoholic hepatitis Liver inflammation caused by drinking
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
What’s all this buzz about Quinoa?
Quinoa or Seemai Thinai in Tamil boasts of giving 14 gms of complete protein, per half cup, apart from 9 essential amino acids. Isn’t that reason enough? Quinoa has lysine, which helps the body absorb all that fat-burning calcium and also helps produce carnitine, a nutrient responsible for
Monday, 16 May 2016
Doctor, my wife has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. What does this mean and what treatment should she receive?
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle and weak and thus more prone to fractures. In some cases even a mild fall can cause bones to break. In the most severe cases, even a hard spasm of coughing can result in a fracture. Bone is
Doctor, what is an angiogram and why have I been asked to have one done?
An angiogram is a type of x-ray test that is done to see the blood flow in an artery or vein. It is normally used to examine the blood vessels in the chest, head, back, arms, legs and abdomen. A coronary angiogram looks at the arteries near the
Friday, 13 May 2016
The Benefits of Exercise
Exercise improves your fitness and well being in many ways. For example it:- 1. Reduces stress and tension and aids relaxation 2. Increases strength and stamina 3. Improves sleep 4. Aids weight loss and control. Studies of obesity show that for most overweight people exercise is an essential
All About Joint Replacement: Interview with Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj
A veteran in the field of joint replacement surgery, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj - Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon and Executive Director, Kauvery Hospital is a Dr. D.A Patel gold medal awardee for his academic excellence. Having special interest in the management of shoulder and knee problems and skilled in treating
Thursday, 12 May 2016
4 Silent Signals for Clogged Arteries
Your body is constantly sending signals for clogged arteries, which indicates presence of Coronary Heart Disease. 1. Baldness especially at the crown of the head 2. Ear crease resulting from poor circulation to the arteries 3. Calf pain 4. Erectile Dysfunction which can be due to a clogged
Thursday, 5 May 2016
10 Reasons that cause Liver Disease
The largest internal organ in our body is the Liver. The liver carries out more than 500 functions in our body of which some of the important functions are: Metabolism Digestion Storage of Nutrients Elimination of toxins Given the enormity of functions that the liver is responsible for,
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Eat Safe! Have a great Holiday!
It’s holiday time and many of you must be planning trips abroad or within India. Here are a few tips to eat safe and not fall ill during or after your travel. 1. Drink only from sealed water bottles of reputed brands 2. The salad in the
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
When should you worry about your child’s fever and consult a doctor
1. If the child has fever for more than five days. Need to find out the underlying cause. 2. If the child has a temperature of 103 degrees or over and does not come down with medication. 3. If the infant is less than 3 months old and
Monday, 2 May 2016
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
There is no shortage of things to worry about – from personal concerns about job security or health, to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Temporary anxiety can be a healthy response to uncertainty and danger, but constant worry and nervousness may
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