In India, the biggest problem is that we find people openly sneezing in offices or on the street and not covering their mouths. They spit in the open allowing for the virus to spread.

Fighting the Flu

Know the causes, complications and early care advice for the seemingly innocuous ‘fever’.

22 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

Survivors of natural disasters are at the risk of PTSD and other mental health issues. (Pictures used for representational purposes only)

Storming through PTSD

Floods, cyclones, droughts and heat waves — our climate is changing and taking a toll on our lives.

15 Oct 2018 12:04 AM

Kidneys which have a large volume of blood flowing through them are the first ones to sense the effect of particulate matter in the circulatory system.

Air pollution harms your kidneys, too

The harmful toxins in polluted air increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and are now being considered as a major risk factor.

08 Oct 2018 12:20 AM

The cardiovascular disease-related death rate in India is 312 per 1,00,000 individuals, which is significantly higher than the global average of 235 per 1,00,000 individuals.

Never too young for a heart attack

Given the stresses that a modern lifestyle brings with it, it’s vital for you to evaluate your risk of developing heart disease.

24 Sep 2018 12:07 AM

The triggering factors for migraine in Indian patients are sleep deprivation, irregular diet and lack of exercise.

The bane of migraine

Known as the ‘Mother of all headaches’, migraine symptoms can range from moderate to debilitating, lasting for a few hours or days at a time.

17 Sep 2018 12:23 AM

Regular self-inspection of the feet for any sign of ulcers can prevent over half the amputations performed on diabetics.

Take care of your feet

Sixty to eighty per cent of all non-traumatic amputations have to be performed due to complications caused by diabetes.

11 Sep 2018 12:06 AM

American model Jillian Mercado was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 12.

Indian families unaware about dystrophy

For the condition muscular dystrophy that has no cure, prenatal genetic counselling is the only recourse.

03 Sep 2018 12:11 AM

Dr Ravindra Goud explains how a defect in the development of the foetus due to nutritional deficiency in the mother during pregnancy can cause pediatric cataract, an ailment that most parents are unable to spot when the child is very young. Delay in treatment causes irreversible damage to the eyesight.

Pediatric eye cataract should not be ignored

The child has to be evaluated during birth and if the parents find that eyes are wobbling or not constant then they must visit a doctor.

27 Aug 2018 12:09 AM

This can contribute to distress and conflict in the relationship and impact the sexual relationship and functioning.

Sex and you: Men too suffer the after-sex blues

PCD has the potential to distress the individual, his partner and also disrupt the important relationship processes.

20 Aug 2018 1:30 AM

Knowledge about this disease is limited among parents and even the medical fraternity. many are surprised to hear that even children can develop arthritis because the general perception is that a growing child cannot have such problems. That’s why diagnosis of the disease is delayed.

More than just growing pains

Ignoring your child’s complaints of joint pain could have serious consequences in the long run.

20 Aug 2018 12:19 AM

In women, abdominal obesity is commonly seen post-childbirth and mostly in the pre-and post-menopause stage.

Have a heart

Both men and women are equally prone to heart attacks, yet women frequently remain undiagnosed and untreated for a host of reasons.

13 Aug 2018 5:08 AM

In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

It’s in the air!

Pollutants could be undoing all the effort you’re putting into keeping yourself healthy.

06 Aug 2018 12:07 AM

Among younger women, the problem can be attributed to lifestyle stresses and gadgets invading the bedroom.

Sleep tight, ladies

Hormones, screens, and heavy meals could be keeping you from getting a good night’s rest. Here’s what you can do to change that.

30 Jul 2018 12:20 AM

Five mental health disorders seen in the elderly are depression, dementia, affective disorder, paraphrenia and psychosis. The biggest challenge is getting patients to an institute for the problem to be identified. Often, those who live alone are dependent on caretakers or family members to attend to their needs.

The declining health of an ageing brain

Mental health issues among the elderly are largely written off as signs of old age.

23 Jul 2018 12:16 AM

The perimenopause stage is characterised by a sharp decline in oestrogen levels.

Don’t suffer in silence!

The symptoms of perimenopause can easily be managed with lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy.

16 Jul 2018 5:41 AM

As the disease progresses, the chances of it spreading in the body increase. Early diagnosis is the key to better treatment outcomes.

Understanding metastatic cancer

Cancer is a disease characterised by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.

09 Jul 2018 12:19 AM

Late-onset diabetes may be an early indicator of pancreatic cancer or a factor that contributes to its development.

Diabetes and pancreatic cancer: Related?

Proper treatment for diabetes and regular follow-ups are necessary. Patients must make changes to their lifestyle & diet. They should Also exercise.

02 Jul 2018 12:08 AM

Relapse can take place especially in strokes due to critical block of blood vessel, especially the carotid artery in the neck. It can also happen if aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation has been missed.

Making sense of a stroke

Dr Alok Ranjan explains the various causes of stroke, treatment and rehabilitation options.

25 Jun 2018 12:23 AM

Patients diagnosed with the disease should be given a clear idea of how it can spread, and how it can be treated. For this, physicians at the primary healthcare level need to be counselled, so that they can diagnose better and treat patients

Hepatitis C: The silent killer

A lack of symptoms makes the diagnosis and treatment of this viral disease difficult. Improved awareness is the only recourse.

19 Jun 2018 12:18 AM

Buerger’s disease is a condition wherein the blood flow to the arteries is restricted due to the constant use of tobacco.

Time to put those cigarettes away

Buerger’s Disease, a chronic, inflammatory, obstructing tobacco-associated vasculopathy, can lead to tissue loss and major amputations of limbs.

11 Jun 2018 12:21 AM

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