Gout can affect any joint. However, some common sites of uric acid build-up are the big toe, the finger joints, the ankles, and the knees. The result is an intense, chronic pain.

All you need to know about gout

With the incidence of gout on the rise, here’s what you need to know about the disease, its diagnosis and treatment.

21 May 2018 12:12 AM

In India, there are 40 million carriers of thalassemia and there are 7,000 to 10,000 infants born with this disorder every year.

How to treat Thalassemia

With around 10,000 infants born with the disorder every year in India, experts reveal that thalassemia requires the right diagnosis.

14 May 2018 12:11 AM

The common cause of pelvic inflammation is gonococcal infection and chlamydia, which ranges from 10 per cent to 40 per cent. If not treated properly and preventive steps for re-occurrence are not taken on time, it can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain.

PID: A growing concern today

Dr Roya Rozati, senior infertility specialist, talks about the growing number of PID cases in India.

07 May 2018 12:22 AM

India also has the highest rate of suicide among the 10 south east Asian countries.

Dealing with teenage depression

Depression can strike among teens as early as twelve, making it necessary to evaluate them.

30 Apr 2018 2:52 AM

The recent breakthrough comes at a time when devices or implants that inserted in the body have found success. (Photo: AFP)

Device will help manage disease better, says doc

There will be a chip inserted in patients’ abdomen or thigh that will monitor their glucose levels.

24 Apr 2018 1:33 AM

Ear infections are caused due to trauma to the ear, bad upper respiratory infection and poor Eustachian tube function, wherein the tube connecting to the nose and ears have common pathways.

Don’t ignore that ear infection

If left untreated, ear infections can lead to some fatal conditions.

23 Apr 2018 12:08 AM

One shouldn’t ignore risk factors such as ill-fitted dentures, broken teeth, sharp teeth, discomfort or constant irritation in the oral cavity, pain or ulcers that are not healing despite medication (Representational Image)

Understanding oral cancer

Constant teeth irritation is a little-known factor that causes oral cancers.

16 Apr 2018 12:38 AM

The extreme heat conditions, intense rays of the sun and changes in the atmosphere due to the heat can trouble the eyes, which cannot hydrate themselves.

Protect your eyes this summer!

Eye problems typically soar during the summer months, but with a little care and adequate precautions, they can be kept at bay.

09 Apr 2018 5:51 AM

The incidence of neuroendorcrine tumours (NET) has seen a five-fold increase in the last decade.

Neuroendocrine tumours can be fatal!

When diagnosed, 50 per cent of the NET cases are already in their advanced stages.

02 Apr 2018 12:13 AM

Common symptoms of colon cancer are change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days, rectal bleeding, dark stool or blood in stool, weakness, fatigue and weight loss.

Watch out for colon cancer

As more young and middle aged persons are being diagnosed with colon cancer in India, there is emphasis on early detection.

26 Mar 2018 4:31 AM

People of all ages and socio-economic background are reporting to hospitals with tumours at various stages.

Understanding brain tumours

Today, as brain tumors are on the rise, it is essential to understand what they are and how they can affect the human body.

19 Mar 2018 12:19 AM

Chronic Pyelonephritis is also a potentially severe infection that involves one or both kidneys.

Women, beware of Chronic Kidney Disease!

It’s important to understand Chronic Kidney Disease and its effects on the health of women.

12 Mar 2018 5:29 AM

Tuberculosis infection is debilitating and requires long-term medications for at least 6 months.

Eliminating TB not easy

Tuberculosis has been an evolving challenge for the government, which hopes to eradicate the disease by 2025.

05 Mar 2018 12:19 AM

Alkaline foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, unsweetened milk, yogurt, nuts, beans, lentils, etc. act as great alternatives to sugary foods.

Sugar affects fertility

A recent study suggests a link between increased consumption of sugar and infertility.

26 Feb 2018 12:06 AM

The disorder may occur as a result of abnormalities in the areas of the brain that regulate arousal and inhibition.

A ticking time bomb

Intermittent explosive disorder, characterised by impulsiveness, anger and aggression, is distressing both for the sufferer and the people around.

19 Feb 2018 12:32 AM

Early detections are mostly seen in cases where the individual has had a history of respiratory infections.

Breathe right

Factors like environmental pollution and passive smoking pose a risk to your lung health.

12 Feb 2018 1:07 AM

Inflammatory bowel disease is an idiopathic disease caused by a dysregulated immune response to host intestinal microflora.

Pay attention to your gut

IBD symptoms vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and where it occurs.

05 Feb 2018 7:11 AM

To deal with obesity during pregnancy, a low-carb diet is followed till third or fourth month but after the fifth month, carbohydrate intake is increased.

Pregnant mothers, stay away from those low-carb diets

A study has found expecting women switching to diets such as Paleo, Keto increases risk of birth defects.

03 Feb 2018 2:22 AM

Interstitial lung disease or ILD is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 130 disorders characterised by fibrosis or inflammation of the lungs.

A tricky lung disease

The progression of ILD varies from disease to disease and from person to person

29 Jan 2018 1:21 AM

OTC drugs which are abused in India are cough and cold medicines, pain relievers and medicines for motion sickness.

Drug Debate: Centre’s reform on OTC drugs lacks teeth

Over-the-counter drugs have no legal recognition in India; teenagers look for cheap OTC cough syrups to get high.

28 Jan 2018 4:11 AM

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