Have you ever tasted our traditional rice? Don’t you know that we owned more than 2000 traditional rice varieties and that our ancient generations mainly fed only on these native varieties

An active lifestyle is part and parcel of healthy living. There is a certain group of diseases that affect the skeletal and muscular systems. These diseases negatively affect a person’s active lifestyle. From the most common condition of arthri

?Each one grows and matures differently. If your child doesn’t seem to be growing at the normal growth rate give his/her age, there is a fair possibility that such children may have a growth disorder which could affect individual development. T

Computer eye strain has become a major job-related complain. The problems range from physical fatigue, decreased productivity and more work errors. University of Iowa Health Care says computer vision syndrome affects 75% of people who work on compute

   It’s difficult to recall a period in the past which was similar to the past few weeks where the attention of the Sri Lankan general population was on social media and the internet. This was because of a temporary ban on social medi

April 2nd is named as World Autism Awareness Day with the view of spreading awareness and sensitizing people about the brain disorder. An international campaign ‘Light It Up Blue’ is observed on this day. However, knowledge of Autism in S

The present day food consumption patterns have shifted leading to several adverse effects on human health. Modern food habits, regular consumption of fast food and the unhealthy lifestyles of people 

The term ‘Allergic rhinitis’, may not sound familiar to some of our readers. But if you think in the more familiar term of ‘Hay fever’, it’s very likely that visuals of an annoying array of symptoms including incessant s

Food is vital for life. It provides the energy that we require to carry on with our daily activities. From cereals, pulses and legumes to fruits and vegetables, all these food items form part of a nutritious balanced diet. However there are instances

MYTH: You must take multivitamins daily .

As much as it would be a daunting experience to endure living with a communicable disease as Tuberculosis (TB) it is by no means an easy task when confronted with deteriorating health and the stigma often associated with this ailment. If it wasn&rsqu

When considering the diseases that could be inflicted upon the human body, it’s unfortunate to state that there is no part of the body that’s spared under the fate of malady. From the body’s largest organ, the skin to the smallest o

1/3 rd of the above 60 population has experienced a fall during older age. While falls are more common among senior citizens, the consequences of falls are also quite severe when compared to the younger population. In today’s continuation of th

Coconut is one of the major plantation crops in our country. It is the favourite choice of Sri Lankans when they have to use oil for cooking. In addition the oil is a popular constituent in beauty products due to the various health and nutritional be

Patients with a variety of medical disorders consult General (Internal) Physicians with various symptoms and signs. Swelling of legs is a very common symptom and a sign observed in clinical practice. A large number of conditions can cause swelling in

Frequent falls are among the commonest medical complaints made by senior citizens. Not only do falls affect a person’s confidence, it can have serious medical complications ranging from immediate death to fractures causing long term confinement

As Sri Lankans, we consume a carbohydrate based diet since rice is our staple meal. The total carbohydrate in food includes starch, sugar and fibRE. More refined, fast release, staple carbohydrate food are identified as one of the major risk factor f

What is the difference between inflammatory arthritis and non-inflammatory arthritis? What does it mean when someone has osteoporosis in contrast to osteoarthritis? Is spondylitis different from spondylosis? Why do some have rheumatoid arthritis and

Dental issues do not merely cause problems for health, but may affect your appearance as well. What happens when your teeth become more forward than you are? You are in trouble of course! A protruding set of teeth should tell you that it’s time

MYTH: Over the counter cough medicines are okay to use without a prescription.

Surgeons today are coping with a large number of high risk respiratory patients. This may be due to prolonged life expectancy, increased prevalence of COPD or greater needs for invasive diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions.  

Patients with various thyroid disorders generally consult General (Internal) Physicians. Some of them don’t have classical symptoms and signs of thyroid disease hence strong clinical judgment is needed to arrive at the diagnosis. 

Parkinsonism is a general term which refers to a set of neurological disorders which cause problems related to the movement similar to Parkinson’s disease including Bradykinesia (slowing with degradation of repetitive movements), stiffness and

Every stage of life is very important for a person’s well-being or the quality of life. If someone opines that the nine months during pregnancy and the period of lactation are most critical among other things, it is an uttermost truth, not only

Organic food is more nutritious and free of pesticides.

Do you know that certain people during certain times feel various bizarre changes in their self-awareness where they tend to feel that their thoughts and actions are not their own, but somebody else’s (Depersonalization)? 

In vitro fertilisation (IVF), commonly known as test tube babies, is a scientific marvel that has helped many couples with difficulties in conceiving. The technology that was first invented in Cambridge, 

Water is vital for life. In fact 75 % of our body consists of water. There is no doubt why it is very important to drink water (and even other fluids) as the body constantly needs to stay hydrated. However, it is quite easy to lose fluids from the bo

Worm infections are a common ailment, especially when bringing up children. But it can become a nightmare for parents because of their recurrence and their ability to spread easily, making the whole family affected in no time. Though barely visible t