International Infection Prevention Week (IIPV) falls onto the 3rd week of October annually. According to the World Health Organization, infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in developing countries and the second major cause of death wor

The feet and legs are as important as every other part of our body. But do we take enough care of our feet? In most instances our feet are neglected to the point that as we age we become less stable and the legs become weak. This is why regular exerc

The health of children is a key factor which determines their outcome in childhood achievements, which form the foundation for a successful future. Good vision is perhaps the most important parametre in all health indices which helps a child in not o

Periods! This is yet another name for ‘pain’ in some of us women which can be awful enough to take 3-5 beautiful days off a month, due to discomfort and pain. Most of us with such unbearable features during periods would just lie on a bed

Exams, assignment submissions, work stress and parental conflicts are some of the external challenges experienced during youth and adolescent phases in life. While some may look at it as a matter of being organised, living the life of a youth is much

Overweight and obesity have become two terms of major concern not only due to their effects on one’s outer appearance, but the potential they have in giving rise to hundred and one negative consequences which are related to health. This is of c

Previously I have explained why early detection of cancer can significantly improve the chances of a complete cure. Today I will discuss early symptoms and signs of some common cancers which we can keep a lookout for.  

Many decades ago, only a handful of laboratory investigations were available to diagnose diseases or to support the diagnosis of even critical diseases. Even those few tests had many limitations due to inaccuracies, human errors and limited research.

The human body comprises millions of cells. In a healthy person these cells grow, divide, form new cells and die in a controlled manner. However due to environmental factors, diet, genetics or simply due to random chance, this control can be lost in

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting millions of people worldwide. Rheumatoid arthritis will have a similar effect on the knees, but to a lesser extent. The disease process will damage inner lining of the bone within the join

Juggling between work, family and personal life? Well, it may be a daily struggle for some with added amounts of stress. Stress accompanies unhealthy changes in lifestyle,

Migraine is a neurological condition that affects many in Sri Lanka. It has multiple symptoms, but it is frequently characterised by intense, debilitating headaches   In an interview with the Health Capsule Dr. Bimsara Senanayake, Consultan

How many times during your childhood have you heard the phrase, ‘child, don’t get wet, you’ll end up with pneumonia!”. Pneumonia is one of the diseases that all of us fear and this concern is justifiable considering the signif

Once in a while, you tend to misplace your keys, forget about a cup of tea until it’s gone cold or even completely forget about what day of the week it is. But what if one day you’re unable to recall your last meal, or simply fail to reco

Blood tests have become such an integral part of disease diagnosis and treatment process that when you go to a doctor, more often than not, you are asked to obtain a blood report related to your condition. That’s why we decided to bring you a s

It’s not unusual for many of us to get stomach aches from time to time; often due to the ingestion of contaminated food, usually prepared outside one’s own dwelling. Commonly associated with fever, loose stools and episodes of vomiting, g

We are constantly entangled in our busy lifestyles that we often forget to have some time for ourselves. Indulging in a healthy meal, taking some time off to warm up your body or to relax your mind have become challenging tasks. In fact, we don&rsquo

In this week’s Health Capsule we take a closer look at vaginal bleeding. 

Congenital anomalies are abnormalities that occur from the time of birth itself. Many of them happen due to a slight misstep in the normal, yet extremely intricate pathway of embryo formation where a single cell evolves into a complex human being.&nb

The face is a very important organ in the human body. Maintaining a beautiful face becomes increasingly important with the development of the social status of a country. The face is the main organ involved with social relationships and it contributes

It is not uncommon to observe heart attacks in relatively young diabetic patients in our country. By young the author implies those who are less than 60 years of age. Some of them are company executives while the others are professionals and include

I’m sure that most of our readers, who are up-to-date about health issues, are aware that in addition to grouping blood as A, B, AB and O, they are further categorized into Rh groups, as Rh positive or Rh negative. But did you know that Rh nega

Having had a few grey strands of hair is a common experience for most of us, at some point in our lives. Ageing is a natural process for human beings, but seeing grey hair gives us the feeling that world would end. 

Are you gaining weight and feeling unable to concentrate? Then it could be a problem with that little gland in your neck. Located above the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone which regulates, among other things, your body&

The proper and timely treatment of a patient possesses potentially lifesaving benefits. In tandem, with the advancements in science & technology pertaining to the field of medicine, wondrous miracles have been performed during the past few decade

If you have ever visited a newborn baby unit, you would have seen some babies kept under special devices emitting a blue light. You may have heard that this is a form of treatment for a condition called neonatal jaundice. Not only does neonatal jaund

As parents your most valuable asset would be your children and there is no doubt about the fact that you won’t be reluctant to go out of the way at times to ensure the topmost happiness for them. Seeing your child sick would be one of the most

Now that you are expecting your precious gift on the way, taking good care of yourself is more important than ever. That’s because making healthy lifestyle choices can directly impact the health of your growing baby. Unless you are exposed to p

Every single cell, tissue and organ leads to the organisation of various vital body systems that ensure proper functioning of the human body. A discrepancy in one organ could lead to the collapse of the body system thereby affecting the functioning o

‘Varicose veins’ is a common condition which mainly presents in middle aged females and if neglected may lead to complications. With the advancement of medical technology LASER treatment is successfully used to cure this condition. To she