Mumbai- COVID is killed by heat! That is why our bodies create fever to fight it off, if you drink Turmeric powder (Haldi) regularly you will never be corona positive and many such remedies and social media post you must have heard during lockdown period but side effect of all wrong remedies are now troubling […]
By Dr Ravi Sankar Erukulapati Senior Endocrinologist, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Some who are overweight try anything and everything at their disposal in order to shed those excess pounds; excess Green Tea consumption being one such. Despite the popular belief that Green Tea aids in shedding excess body weight, there is no robust scientific evidence […]
Health Correspondent – World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors, Brain attack is a serious illness and can affect anyone. There are reports of 6 people suffering from […]
By Dr. Peeyoosh Rankhamb, Consultant, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar You will be shocked to know that even children belonging to the age group of 6-12 may also encounter vitamin D deficiency. Yes, you have heard it right! Are you aware? Vitamin D, which is a ‘Sunshine vitamin,’ is one of the vital nutrients that will […]
Doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram successfully treated a 23-year-old female patient from Jammu with single incision laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones. In Jammu, the patient developed pain in the abdomen which was recurrent and severe in nature. On doing the ultrasound, the patient was diagnosed to have gallbladder stones and was advised […]
Nearly 12 to 21 % of the older population suffers from this disabling ailment Lumbar Canal Stenosis curse to Graceful aging: By Dr. Anand Kavi, Endoscopic Surgeon, Apollo Spectra Hospital Pune Introduction : In simple words Lumbar canal stenosis is the loss of space and narrowing of the spinal canal, causing compression of the spinal nerves. […]
By Dr. Akhilesh Yadav, Senior Transplant Head Joint Replacement(Hip and Knee), Centre For Knee and Hip Care, Vaishali Arthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem, is also the most frequent joint ailment affecting the quality of life with a prevalence of around 40% among the Indian population. It is a serious disease with significant […]
By Dr. Alka Bharti, Consultant Nutritionist & Dietician, Motherhood Hospital, Kharadi, Pune It is no brainer that women will have to watch out what they eat after turning 40s, which is considered as a milestone! At 40, your body undergoes a lot of changes, your metabolism slows down, and growing older can take a toll on […]
By Dr. Ritu Hinduja, Fertility Consultant, Nova IVF Fertility, Mumbai Endometriosis is a condition, wherein the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus gets implanted and tends to grow outside of the uterine cavity. Unfortunately, the actual cause of it is not known. Did you know? The lining of the uterus is known as the endometrium. […]
New Delhi, August 25, 2020: When a pregnant woman is infected with a virus, her immune system’s response to the infection may harm her baby’s brain – even if the fetus is not infected with the virus itself. This finding emerges from a study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science. It’s been long […]