An increasing number of younger individuals are being diagnosed with hyperacidity, and this can be attributed to improper diet, lifestyle, and sleeping habits.

The silent demon in our Lifestyle

Hyperacidity is a state of extreme imbalance of the gastric system indicated by symptoms like pain, vomiting, bloating, and restlessness.

23 Apr 2019 5:47 AM

The combination of extreme heat and humid conditions are the major reasons for chicken pox.

Fever and an itchy, red rash might indicate chickenpox

Senior GP Dr.Hari Kishan Boorugu shares his valuable insight pertaining to the disease with us.

17 Apr 2019 1:14 AM

Dr N. Upendra Kumar, consultant urologist

How to deal with Nocturia

If you happen to be waking up twice or more every night to make an urgent trip to the bathroom, then you could be suffering from nocturia.

14 Apr 2019 12:04 AM

Dengue outbreak during the summer is sporadic in nature and not endemic as is seen during the monsoon season.

Dengue now a year round phenomenon

In the wake of the realisation of sporadic cases of dengue during summers and winters.

02 Apr 2019 12:01 AM

There are no specific diagnostic tests to determine DILI. It is diagnosed mostly based on clinical suspicion where the use of various drugs over a prolonged period of time is evaluated.

Drug-induced liver injuries

Unsupervised use of certain drugs and supplements can cause liver damage and is known to be one of the leading causes of acute liver failure.

27 Mar 2019 12:31 AM

More reporting has identified 70 per cent cases, while under-reported studies show as less as 30 per cent cases.

Understanding menstruation related migraines

Women suffering from MRM might experience dullness followed by mood swings and severe headaches prior to menstruation.

18 Mar 2019 7:34 AM

Most cases of the infection that have not been diagnosed in time have known to advance to liver cancer.

Viral Hepatitis: The Silent Killer!

Viral hepatitis is caused due to contaminated food and water.

04 Mar 2019 4:52 AM

Fawad Khan with wife Sadaf, son Ayaan and daughter Elayana

Anti-vax Fawad is a health risk

Actor Fawad Khan, who lives in Lahore, recently allegedly resisted a move by authorities to give oral polio vaccine to his daughter.

26 Feb 2019 1:18 AM

Celiac disease is found to affect one in 100 people explains Dr Krishna Mohan Y., senior gastroenterologist.

Everything you need to know about celiac disease

Hereditary in nature and characterised by gluten intolerance, the only way to manage this disease is to ensure a life-long gluten-free diet.

26 Feb 2019 1:06 AM

From cardiovascular threats to change in behaviour patterns, as the lifestyle of millennials is changing, less sleeping hours have a silent impact on the body.

Body’s sleep-less nightmares

The less you sleep the more problems you have and that is proving to be true with the sleep hours reducing from eight to six hours the population.

19 Feb 2019 1:39 AM

Obesity related cancers can be diagnosed early provided doctors look for it (Representational Image)

A weighty problem

Poor food and living habits are contributing to obesity, which in turn can lead to a host of ailments, including cancer.

12 Feb 2019 12:36 AM

PMB happens due to ulcers, fibroids, abnormal uterine or cervix and infections.

The fight against PMB

As human life expectancy grows, Postmenopausal bleeding is also becoming a common problem with ageing women.

05 Feb 2019 12:12 AM

Faecal transplants are now being opted to cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and multiple sclerosis.

When poop can cure!

Faecal Microbiota Transpalantation can help one restore the balance of microbes in their gut and help treat diseases like diarrhoea.

30 Jan 2019 12:18 AM

India-wise, the data is limited but we do see good numbers coming in with some form of toothache or problems in the oral region.

Keep your child’s teeth healthy

Lack of parental knowledge regarding oral health in young children is also one of the reasons for dental problems in the young.

21 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Eating disorders like Bulimia which are on the rise given the obsession for being thin can cause serious health issues. Treating the disease requires a combination of medication and therapy.

When thin gets in, health goes out

It is the concept of ‘thin is beautiful’ that gets hammered into young minds that makes them psychologically vulnerable.

15 Jan 2019 12:06 AM

Most cases of antibiotic-induced liver injury are idiosyncratic, unpredictable and largely dose-dependent.

Alcohol is not the only reason for cirrhosis

Antibiotics are a common cause of drug-induced liver injury.

10 Jan 2019 12:35 AM

Breast feeding helps lose pregnancy weight, assists uterine contraction, lowers risk of breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis.

Mother’s milk is the best

Dr Preeti Sharma, consultant pediatrician, answers some common questions and dispels some wrong notions on the issue.

31 Dec 2018 6:08 AM

Asthma leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, and to bring immediate relief and avoid complications inhalation therapy is being insisted upon.

Dealing with asthma effectively

There are a lot of myths related to asthma that delay treating the disease which can be controlled quite effectively.

25 Dec 2018 1:22 AM

Climate change and vectorial capacity are directly linked to each other.

Climate change leads to spread of diseases

Increase in temperature and a change in rainfall patterns may affect the transmission of infectious diseases.

20 Dec 2018 1:25 AM

Higher levels of chemicals in our day-to-day lives are affecting hormone levels in both men and women, leading to a higher incidence of infertility.

Your surroundings may be making you infertile

Phthalates are typical examples of endocrine disrupting hormones.

11 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Kaniza Garari