Handle With Care

Antibiotics are prescribed to kill or inhabit bacteria during a bacterial infection. Antibiotic resistance, however, where bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics, has become a major health threat worldwide. Experts have pointed out that there is a lack of investment to produce new antibiotics. Therefore if antibiotics are not handled cautiously, this could result in irreversible and drastic consequences. Against such a backdrop, the World Heal

Paracetamol- use it wisely and never exceed the dosage

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is a pain reliever and is used to treat conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, toothaches, colds and fevers. It relives pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joints.   

Stroke Preventable with early detection

Being susceptible to stroke is not a healthy symptom that bodes well with any individual since a stroke attack could lead to permanent brain damage or worse, it could lead to death, if not detected and prevented at an early stage.   

obese not chubby

Watching a baby making its first attempt at standing up after the initial stages of crawling, the parents derive much happiness. They are pleased with the extra nourishment they provided the baby, which is clearly indicated in the healthy muscles and limbs. 

Let’s talk Contraception

Despite improved access to information and knowledge, discussing sexual and reproductive health is still a social and cultural ‘taboo’ for most Sri Lankans. The Annual World Contraception Day campaign attempts to raise awareness about contraception and safe sex. The objective is to enable youth and adults alike to make informed decisions until every pregnancy is a wanted one.

Take these facts to heart

Cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory and kidney diseases are the most significant conditions among Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Nevertheless, cardiovascular diseases have been recognised as the main cause of deaths due to NCDs.

WRITE TO US!

‘Mirror Medicine,’ the latest addition to the Daily Mirror, is a page dedicated for the physical and mental well-being of our readers. The page, published from today onwards, intends to keep the readers informed and updated on an array of health concerns as well as modern health trends crucial for a healthy lifestyle. 

The battle against congenital malformations of the heart

When inquired about how critical the health condition of children diagnosed with heart diseases in Sri Lanka is, Heart Surgeon Dr. Conal Austin of the Mercy Mission medical team says as a doctor specializing in children with congenital malformations of the heart which are also known as Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), a structurally abnormal heart, what he sees in young patients is quite different from what other heart surgeons see in adult patien

'Mirror Medicine'

‘Mirror Medicine,’ the latest addition to the Daily Mirror, is a page dedicated for the physical and mental well-being of our readers. The page, published from today onwards, intends to keep the readers informed and updated on an array of health concerns as well as modern health trends crucial for a healthy lifestyle.