Every pregnant mother is expected to give birth to a healthy infant after successful delivery as the end of the pregnant period.

In the early 17th century a herd of cattle refused to drink water from a certain water spring in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. It was later discovered to have contained ‘Magnesium Sulfate’, a salt with a bitter taste and remarkable healin

Giving birth to a healthy and normal child is a dream for every mother. To ensure that the baby is healthy and normal, several routine measures are employed. These include standardized assessments which are included to ensure that your child is healt

Kids are the biggest blessing you have as parents and they falling sick, even if it’s for a minute problem, would place that extra burden on you.

‘COVID Pneumonia’ is a term that can strike fear in the hearts of many though the term itself is barely a year old. This is because as we have learned a significant percentage of the deaths caused by COVID-19 are due to pneumonia

Homeostasis refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment. Factors such as hormones, temperature and water content in the body need constant balancing. Constricting and dilating the blood vessels is one of the main mechani

With more than 118,000 people in the UK now having died with coronavirus, many of us may end up feeling a bit numb.

When hormone is secreted from the pancreas insulin plays a major role in regulating the blood glucose levels in the body. Insulin acts upon the liver, muscle cells and fat cells of the body thereby helping carry glucose to the cells. Any issue relate

Bone health is not something we have on our radar as a concern until we come across a fracture or an insult to the skeletal system, after which an incidental finding of Osteoporosis may come to the limelight. Osteoporosis has always been a silent dis

Surgery is the most common term during this period. When compared with ancient times at present we have a well developed medical field and we use advanced technologies in disease diagnosis, treatment as well as during surgeries.

Tara Bostock, 51, from Barlestone in Leicestershire, died despite having self-isolated, her family said.

Detox diets have become something very popular with people over the past few years, but is there a need to opt for these detox diets to detoxify the body? Dr Muneer Udayar, a 9th generation Ayurvedic physician and descendant of the Royal traditional

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4. The aim is to raise awareness, educate and encourage people on cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, so that we will be able to save millions of preventable deaths each year due to can

Heel pain is a frequent complaint in current society. The majority of the society have experienced this condition without having considerable relieve throughout in the past. Although, heel pain prevails in both sexes, it is present more among females

As many as 88% of people still have antibodies in their blood to fight COVID-19 six months after infection, a study of almost 1,700 people suggests.

Cramps are painful episodes due to sudden, intense, involuntary contraction of muscle or muscle groups; usually lasting for few minutes followed by tenderness and discomfort which might persist for few hours. Calf muscles and small muscles of the foo

The World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday in January every year and is a disease that many people believe to be extinct. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) nearly 600 more people are diagnosed every day with this con

The story of vaccines began when Edward Jenner inoculated a young boy to prevent smallpox using pus from cowpox blisters. This led to the production of an effective vaccine which contributed to the eradication of smallpox from the world nearly two ce

In the UK, an August 2020 study from the University of Southampton showed that the number of people experiencing insomnia rose from one in six to one in four,

When most of us find our energy flagging in the middle of the day, a nap sounds ideal in order to recharge ourselves. Sleep is an important part of our daily routine and human beings spend about one-third of their time sleeping. Quality sleep and get

“Being one of the commonest serious neurological conditions, affecting at least 50 million people worldwide with a current incidence of around 350,000 cases in Sri Lanka, epilepsy is defined as a chronic non-communicable disease characterised by re

Rabies has the highest fatality rate among any human infectious disease, as it is nearly 100% fatal if proper anti-rabies treatment is not administered promptly. Dogs, cats and other wild animals such as bats and squirrels are known to be main carrie

Oxford University is opening a new research institute dedicated to tackling resistance to antibiotics.

Before meals, after meals and at bed time are some of the commonest directives found on drug prescriptions. Every one of us has visited the hospital at some point in our lives and have followed these instructions while taking medicines. The science b

Although the world awaits the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts have identified the onset of certain allergies including anaphylaxis. The UK-based anaphylaxis campaign has therefore compiled a list of FAQs and answers with the ass

Diarrhea is one of the commonest ailments and a frequent cause of hospitalization in children. Though it’s usually self-resolving, not managing the condition properly due to lack of knowledge may lead to serious consequences, including death in ce

An eye health charity is recommending people learn the “20-20-20” rule to protect their sight, as lockdown has increased people’s time using screens.

Medical experts opine that Vitamin D helps to strengthen immunity and protect yourself against COVID-19. According to Consultant Family Physician Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa, Sri Lankans are known to be Vitamin D insufficient.

Children will have to return to school this New Year amidst a host of health guidelines and advice to be followed scrupulously.

At present most people are willing to consume ayurvedic medicine frequently in order to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic.