Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause for global mortality rates and also responsible for 70% of global deaths. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak infectious diseases have spiked mortality and morbidity rates across the world. Acc

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) diabetes ‘is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which, over time,

Hearing about the death of a baby before or after birth can cause a mother to plunge into the depths of depression. This is quite heartbreaking,

A study by Imperial College London, says the pace of the epidemic is accelerating and estimates the number of people infected is now doubling every nine days.

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common malady encountered in children as well as adults. It is the cause of around 7-15% of the fever in children. Timely treatment of UTI is especially important because neglecting urinary infections in children

With an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 infected individuals and successive deaths there is absolute panic rising among the citizens.

While hunger and famine continue to consume some parts of the world, the others battle a burden of contrasting nature. Obesity is a medical condition described as excess body weight in the form of fat.

The Imperial College London team found the number of people testing positive for antibodies has fallen by 26% between June and September.

A total of 261 fresh Covid-19 patients were reported rising the total positive cases detected so far today to 541, the Government Information Department said.

As we are passing through quite an uncertain period in our lives, it is quite normal to experience bouts of stress, anxiety, depression and other advanced psychological stressors. This could vary from individual to individual. With unpleasant levels

Reported to have paralyzed around 1000 children per day and reporting around 350 000 annual cases, polio was one of the most feared diseases in the 20th century.

International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) falls on October 22 and this year’s theme is “Spread the Word – Education, Cooperation, Communication.” Stuttering may not be a huge issue for who those who don’t have it, but for the ones with

The emergence of a new COVID-19 cluster has reminded the citizenry that the pandemic isn’t over yet. People have been asked to take extra precautions since the virulence levels in the virus were found to be high. While reminding the citizenry to ta

It’s the exam season and students must be busying cramping their brains with subject matter. But exams are perceived as a negative experience for children. Speaking to Mirror Health Capsule, Dr. Heshani Karunathilake, Medical Officer-in-charge of Y

The world over Breast Cancer is the commonest cancer in women. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics 2.1 million women are affected each year. In 2018 an estimated 627,000 women died due to Breast cancer accounting to 15% all cance

The precise origin of the virus that has wreaked such havoc across the world has not been pinned down.

Elevated rates of stress or anxiety, high levels of drug and alcohol dependence, loneliness, depression and suicidal behaviours are said to be direct impacts on mental health resulting from the pandemic.

“Cherished like the apple of his eye” – that figure of speech underscores the huge importance we place on our sense of sight. Eyes are precious to us. With that in mind, “The World Sight Day 2020” was celebrated yesterday (08) globally unde

With the resurgence of COVID-19 medical experts have reiterated on the importance of testing oneself if any signs of fever, cough or cold prevail.

COVID-19 will not be the world’s last health emergency and there is an urgent need for sustainable health emergency preparedness to deal with the next one.

With COVID-19 being one of the leading health issues globally, the need to safeguard oneself from being exposed to the disease is crucial and more so if you are an expectant mother. In discussion with Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of the

Dengue fever is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lankan children. Therefore it never hurts to refresh and update our knowledge on this potentially life-threatening disease, especially since the rainy season is upon us, allowing m

Male breast enlargement or ‘Gynaecomastia’ is defined as the presence of >2 cm of palpable, firm, subareolar gland and ductal breast tissue. The male breast comprises two main components, glandular tissue (firm and dense) and fatty tissue (soft).

Infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide – and has an impact on their families and communities.

World heart day, which falls on September 29, is a day of great importance that aims in spreading awareness on prevention of cardiovascular diseases that are abundant in the world. Since heart diseases are quite serious and can barge into your life u

Having read several write-ups on pandemics, during the past couple of months, we now know what exactly the term ‘pandemic’ means and how debilitating it can be! While deviating a bit away from COVID-19, having dealt with it successfully, let’s

Kidney stones have become quite a painful health concern. A considerable number of people have been diagnosed with renal stone diseases during the recent past. Different advanced technologies are being used to diagnose and treat kidney stone diseases

Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released by the World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia ahead of World Heart Day, marked on 29 Septemb

According to WHO records, increased cholesterol level is estimated to cause 2.6 million deaths (4.5% of total) and 29.7 million disability adjusted life years. Total cholesterol is a major cause of disease in both the developed and developing countri