Nipah virus or NiV is a zoonotic virus. It is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family of Henipavirus genus. Nipah cases have the tendency to occur as an outbreak or in a cluster. After the first outbreak of Nipah virus…
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease common to the tropical and subtropical places around the world. Dengue is also known as breakbone fever. It is caused by any one of four types of virus and is spread by female Aedes…
Malaria is caused by a parasite known as Plasmodium. When infected female Anopheles mosquitoes called “malaria vectors” bite, the parasites are transmitted to people. There are over 100 different types of Plasmodium parasite that infect various species. Among these, a…
Indians love monsoon. And why would not they? After all, this is the season that gives relief from the scorching heat of the sun during the dreadful and difficult summer. There is something mysterious and frightening yet calming about the…
Cancer is a life-threatening disease with around 2.25 million people suffering from it in India. The rate of developing cancer in Indian male before the age of 75 years is 9.81% and the mortality rate is 7.34%. It is possible…
One in every three people in the world suffers from high blood pressure. It is a common lifestyle disease plaguing humanity today. For 90% of the cases, the cause is unknown, which makes it more alarming. The fact that most…
The 5 most common types of cancer in Indian women account for 47.2% of all cancers. These life-threatening types of cancers can be prevented if detected and treated at an early stage. To ensure that, it is important to go…
Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle disease. It occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce the required quantity of insulin or when the body is unable to use the insulin it produces effectively. Insulin is primarily a hormone, which helps…
Most of us see a Doctor only when things go haywire or take a serious turn, like an unplanned hospitalization, isn’t it? Be it the case of a tetanus shot, a nagging back pain or an long standing dental appointment….
Most Muslims or followers of Islam around the globe fast during the holy period of Ramadan. It is an important spiritual practice for them. Most people are able to do it without much problem. However, things are not the same…
Summer is the hottest, longest and often the most difficult season in most parts of India. Moreover, due to the extreme humidity level, people feel the temperature to be higher than it actually is. While the best way to beat…
Sunstroke or heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that needs emergency medical attention. Untreated sunstroke can damage the heart, brain, muscles, and kidneys in no time. Longer delay in treatment may worsen the damage further leading to serious complications or even…
Does your snoring disturb your partner’s sleep? Despite a full night sleep, do you feel sleepy during the day? If your answer is affirmative for the above questions, you are likely to be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleeping is…
“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama There are millions of things that might bring pleasure or relaxation to humans but one has to inevitably admit that ‘A Good Nights Sleep’ is one of the most satisfying things one…
Hello there, mommy to be! Listen we know you are super excited about this miraculous milestone in your life and just can’t wait to tell every single soul the “Good News”. A fluttering of butterflies in your stomach; measuring your…
The list of responsibilities of being a parent are endless, from the sleepless nights to changing diapers; bed wetting; teething; childproofing of the house and so on, but the perks of being a parent makes all of these worth it….
Finally, it’s done!! The constant struggle with a toothache coupled with sleepless nights is over. It wasn’t easy, but you persuaded yourself for it. Your Dentist told you a list of do’s and don’ts, but amidst the panic and anxiety…
Renal Palliative care refers to advanced medical care that specializes in relieving pain and improving quality of life in patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD). It is a specialty that works as supportive care along with the primary line…
Numbness or tingling sensation after sitting for a while, Frequent muscle cramps, Poor appetite or lethargy… Sounds familiar? Have you ever given it a thought that the constant struggle to keep your manicured nails long could possibly be a sign that…
Physiotherapy or “physical therapy” is the form of health care which helps a person recover and restore their normal muscular and cellular functioning, through exercises of the mind and body. It may be preventive, therapeutic, curative, or rehabilitative. Elderly people…
Chikungunya infection is caused due to the chikungunya virus which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The virus is spread by the female species of two different kinds of mosquitoes namely, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus….
Fever is characterized by a temporary increase in body temperature, primarily due to an ailment. It is not a disease but a symptom or an indication that something in the body is not right. An adult may find fever uncomfortable…