The liver, the largest organ within the human, performs an array of tasks that are vital for the body’s functioning. These functions include regulating the amount of sugar, protein and fat entering the bloodstream, manufacturing proteins, detox

Even though the word ‘antibiotics’ wasn’t invented until less than a century ago, the use of substances with antibiotic properties has a much longer history. For an example, it’s said that in preparing for battle, 

 (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding mothers who drink alcohol may be more likely to have children with cognitive problems than women who abstain while nursing, an Australian study suggests.   

(Reuters Health) - Healthy kids with chronically ill siblings may suppress their own needs as they adapt to shifting family dynamics that are focused on caring for the child who is sick, a research review suggests.   

The female reproduction system is an amazing yet very complicated one. Though many women have a general idea of how the reproduction system works, they are often unaware of what’s in store for them with the onset of Menopause.   

There seems to be a constant debate on what food does to our bones and joints. Various myths exist regarding health benefits of vitamins on bone growth and joint repair. I intend to elaborate further on how the latest research has cleared some of the

The field of medicine has advanced in leaps and bounds through the past few decades. Akin to a pulsating living organism, it is one that continues to evolve and change with time. But even in the wake of all these advancements sepsis or what has come

Individuals tackle life’s obstacles in different ways. Some individuals may succeed in clearing the hurdle while others wouldn’t. Those who are associated with substance abuse fail to cope up with what life has to offer them. This is the

Talking about the bladder is considered a topic that’s taboo. We often ignore our bladders as long as they don’t give us trouble. And when women do experience bladder problems, they often feel too embarrassed to seek help.  

When it comes to heart attack the main contributing factors for this condition have been either stroke, being overweight or obese. The culprit for all these factors has been fat. However this isn’t the absolute truth.

Hepatitis is one of those infections that people are less aware of. Unless tested, one wouldn’t detect this viral infection as its symptoms appear only in selected instances. Hence the global campaign launched by the World Health Organisation (

Are you addicted to or have you ever tasted readymade market food which have a new taste, appearance or odor? These foods have received these characteristic due to the adding of chemical substances with the view of preserving the food. These chemical

  A mental health issue is like any other medical issue, or is it? What would you do if you  have fever, or severe abdominal pain? The majority of us would not hesitate to seek medical help, if we think that it may be something serious.&nbs

It’s difficult to define exactly what a heavy period is because it varies from woman to woman. Heavy for one woman may be normal for another. Some women, who feel they have heavy periods, actually have an average blood loss. Some women who feel

A congenital heart defect, also known as a congenital heart anomaly or congenital heart disease, is a problem in the structure of the heart, which is present at birth. There are many types of congenital heart diseases and the most common defects invo

There are a number of health problems that may cause the spine to curve more than normal or be misaligned. Scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture. Spinal curvature from scoliosis may occur on the right or

Among them, the communicable disease called ‘influenza’ which is a respiratory disease, has reared its ugly head. No doubt that creating awareness regarding this disease, its infectious conditions and the course of actions that can be ta

Celery has traditionally been used in Asia to lower blood pressure. Asian doctors recommend 4 oz, or about 1 cup, of chopped celery per day. Expect results in 1-2 weeks. Celery contains 3-n-butylphthalide, a chemical that relaxes and dilates the musc

Well, this is a story about totally different people. There are people in this world who are unable to interact with the society. The very first recognizable sign is avoiding eye contact. They never maintain eye contact while speaking. They talk in a

 In last week’s article, we talked about how snoring could affect your life, from it interfering with the spouse’s sleep to being a condition which is called Obstructive Sleep Apnoea; which causes serious consequences to your health.

 Bed wetting, medically known as Nocturnal Enuresis, is a common condition in children.  

The influenza virus is back with a vengeance. This time it has been accompanied most probably by two other colleagues namely RSV and Adenovirus. Together these three infections can devastate every man, woman and child. The purpose of this article wou

It is no secret that a newlywed couple hopes for a healthy infant. After the marriage about 90% of couples conceive. There are also miscarriages. The balance 10% is sub fertile. Therefore you should not be worried about subfertility until one year af

Open heart surgeries have been the conventional method to treat aortic valve stenosis. Given that any heart surgery comes with a risk, the Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has been a preferred and effective method of treatment used in

Snoring is a very common phenomenon in our society that most of the time we tend to ignore it or to laugh it off. But did you know that there is a disease which is associated with snoring which can cause serious problems to your health, going so far

Skipping a meal or two has become common practice today. While we feel uncomfortable during a major hunger pang, we usually ignore it or delay meals depending on our schedules. Meals and water are essential to keep your system fueled for the day and

All human beings at a certain point in their lives have experienced a disease affecting them or their loved ones. Be it in the form of your run-of-the-mill cold to more complex incurable terminal afflictions like cancer, the common ground that all th

Urine is a liquid waste produce and excrete by our urinary system in order to remove waste products from our body. This process helps regulate the volume and composition of blood. Urine composition is mainly affected by 3 factors namely nutritional s

 Have you ever wondered why every other person you see on the street seems to have a problem with a protruding belly? they may not be battling obesity, but the odds are that they are battling an ever expanding waistline. According to an article

Has anyone ever told you that you snore during sleep? Have you ever come across any family member or friend whose excessive snoring irritates you or disrupts your sleep? Then this discussion is for you to get some idea about this condition which can