Contributed by – Preksha Buttan There’s no doubt in the fact that cardiovascular diseases are one of the biggest threats to our lives. If you are ignoring them by thinking…
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Contributed by – Preksha Buttan Although hepatitis C infection is the most dreaded one amongst other types of hepatitis, people still don’t know much about it. On top of that,…
Contributed by – Krushna Charan The term ‘arthritis’ is derived from arthro, the Greek word for a joint. It is the Latin word for inflammation. There are more than 100 different…
Contributed by – Preksha Buttan Aging is an inevitable process that all of us will have to face irrespective of how we feel about it. Certain personal unpleasant experiences with elders…
Contributed by – Preksha Buttan Breast cancer poses a serious health threat to women in India. Lack of awareness, discomfort and hesitation in dealing with topics about women’s bodies and…
Contributed by- Dr. Snehal Singh Hookah smoking has been a part of our culture. In the older days and still in some communities smoking hookah is considered as a recreational activity…
Contributed by- Dr. Pooja Chaudhary Diabetes, the silent killer, is one of the most prevalent and complicated diseases! Diabetes Diabetes is a long term or a chronic disease in which our…
Contributed by – Dr. Dhrity Vats A lot of myths revolve around sex and pregnancy. Because of hushed discussions the truth never comes out. One such myth is – A…
Contributed by – Dr. Snehal Singh Menstruation or more commonly known as periods is a natural phenomenon but is still considered a taboo. A lot of people are ashamed of…
Contributed by- Dr. Snehal Singh Did you know that obesity is a medical condition? As per WHO there are more obese people than underweight, obesity is indeed a global epidemic….
Contributed by- Dr. Pooja Chaudhary Eggs are a staple in most of our homes. A good breakfast often includes eggs in their various glorious forms (omelette, boiled, scrambled, poached and…
It is interesting to observe how many food myths exist and how stubbornly people and many health professionals believe in them. Listed below are few common ones and the truth…