Covid-19 Pandemic: Ways To Beat Computer Vision Syndrome As The Screen Time Goes Up
By Dr Ritika Sachdev, Additional Director, Centre For Sight Group of Hospitals, The COVID-19 crisis has led to an increase in the average screen time of people. People are busy spending a lot of time watching television, and on digital devices like computers, mobiles, and tablets more than ever!...
Stomach ulcer & piles cases increased due to wrong & self medication in Lockdown period
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...
Weight loss with Green Tea: Does it really work without Workouts and Diet?
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,...
In India, the practice of smelling sandals or onions to dizziness patients leading brain disorders diseases!
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...
Vitamin D Deficiency In Children: Dr. Peeyoosh Rankhamb
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...
23-Year-Old Female Successfully Undergoes Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery For Gallbladder Stones
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...
Nearly 12 to 21 % of older population suffers from this disabling ailment
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,...
Timely detection for Arthritis is the key to quality of life
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...
Nutrition Plays An Important Role Post 40 In A Woman’s Life
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...
Know what Endometriosis is, and the implications it may have on your fertility
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...