Overview Dengue (pronounced ‘den-gee’) is a common ailment during the summer months in tropical regions of the world including India. A painful condition caused by a virus and spread by
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 – 7 Every year the first week of August is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week. Organizations like World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO and
Small micro-organisms live in our eye lashes. Masseter (chin muscle) is a powerful muscle in the human body. Our ears and nose never stop growing. Just like our fingerprints, our
Overview Carotid Artery Surgery, also called Carotid Endarterectomy, is done to treat a condition called Carotid Artery Disease or CAD. CAD can be dangerous and if diagnosed or treated late,
Overview Multiple Myeloma is a form of cancer that affects one of the types of white-blood-cells called plasma cells. Healthy plasma cells produce antibodies that fight pathogens and are vital
Overview Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition that arises out of wrong signals sent by damaged or malfunctioning nerves. While diabetes is the most common cause for this condition, there
Fats are one of the major classes of macronutrients found in food, the others being carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Fat is required by the human body as it helps
Overview Respiratory Tract Infections are a common condition with children in the age-group of 3 to 12 years. The Immune system of children are weaker compared to that of adults,
Overview Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder marked by a disconnect from reality. Or rather, the way the person perceives reality, behaves, or shows emotions are quite different from that
In recent years, consumption of white-sugar is on the rise, worldwide, and India as well. This is in the form of sweets made from white-sugar, white-sugar added to beverages like
