There are several facts as well as myths commonly circulated as risk factors for Breast Cancer. These factors, irrespective of the evidence they are based on, easily gain popularity and sometimes even lead to widespread hysteria. However, the truth of the…
The World Health Organization has declared that childhood obesity is the new major public health threat. Globally, an estimated 10% of school children aged between 5 and 17 years of age are suffering from childhood obesity whereas in India, the prevalence…
The radiance and happiness which a pregnant woman exudes is a sight to behold! However, it is important to know that expecting mothers can also be at the risk of developing heart diseases! The heart’s condition can be vulnerable during pregnancy…
The temperature is steadily dropping. You are armed with all the equipment and gear which the winter season requires – warm blankets and a mug of hot cocoa included! But what about your health? The cold, winter months can affect your…
As the days grow shorter and the mercury drops, the flu and common cold viruses grow stronger. Winter is the season when we easily come down with a flu or cold. It’s the time when your immunity takes a back seat…
Gone are the days when heart operations were defined by large incisions done on the chest wall. In recent years, several technological advancements have made an advent and revolutionized cardiac surgeries. Minimally invasive heart surgeries are the call of the hour…
As we all know winter has arrived. There’s a nip in the air, morning mist and fog all around. It is one of the best seasons to exercise. However, have you ever wondered what it might do to your heart? Winter…
Winter is one of the most awaited seasons of the year, with the cold winds at their peak. People enjoy this climate and the holidays in the season by often stepping out of their houses to visit family and friends. However,…