Diuretics, also called ‘water pills’, are a class of medicines that are used to reduce high blood-pressure. Fluid retention is a symptom or consequence of several health conditions. This means,
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the human body. They come from the fats we consume and further, the body makes a large proportion of the triglycerides from
Diabetes has become increasingly common over the years, with India being home to nearly 77 million diabetics as of Nov 2019. Insulin, the hormone which regulates sugar metabolism, is either
The monsoon season is upon us; we have been experiencing heavy rain with more predicted. In the approaching rainy days, it is important that we follow a few health precautions
Obesity is the new global epidemic! In the UK, 28, 25, 29 and 25 percent of adults are obese in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. The figure is
Till a few decades back, every family had a family doctor or a family physician. The concept was quite common both in cities and smaller towns across India. However, with
With advances in Medicine and Healthcare, the related terminology has also become extensive over the years. ‘Primary Care’ refers to the first line of response in a non-emergency situation. These
Giving blood to a person who needs it is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. It costs you nothing, but for the recipient, it could mean
The human body is vulnerable to disease and disability as we all know it. However, the beauty of nature is that there are various signs and symptoms that say something
Patients who suffer from either Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes are vulnerable to a range of foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, fungal infection of the nails, in-growing toe-nails,
