Alcohol consumption, also known as ‘boozing’ on a ‘cooler’ note, is perceived as a mature habit by people in many social strata. While alcohol consumption accounts for various medical complications as you grow older, it deteri

There is a plethora of diseases that frustrates the balance of healthy living in the world today. Some may be curable whilst cures for others remain unknown. However the kinds of disorders that we have no control over makes the scenario quite unfortu

“ Jeewani starts her life with Sasanka harbouring millions of hopes to spend a happy life together. Despite many proposals Jeewani choses Sasanka because of his simplicity and kindness. However their marriage starts to show cracks due to fricti

Turn on the television or radio at any time of the day and you will get to hear hundred and one advertisements relating to prebiotics and probiotics promising to make our lives healthier. How true is all this promotional information? Do they really h

Peptic ulcers are wounds in the surface lining of your stomach, causing severe burning sensation. In addition, they may cause bleeding by eroding into blood vessels and is known to cause fatal massive hemorrhages in some patients. Until very recently

I come across numerous patients who have had body aches for years. They have made many visits to the doctor to find out what causes tiredness, lack of sleep, headaches, depression, forgetfulness and painful muscles and joints. Arthritis has been rule

Fear, is a very common feeling everyone of us experiences at some point in our lives. it is defined as an emotional response to a real or perceived threat. It is not abnormal to feel little anxious when doing certain activities in our day-to-day live

As we advance into a future with technology and enhance knowledge about ourselves and the world around us, it’s hard to imagine that there was a time that our understanding of the world was so much less than today, just a few decades ago. If we

MYTH: Eggs are bad for your heart.  

Urinary incontinence, also known as accidental bladder leakage, is an embarrassing problem that affects millions of women. Although it is more common in older women, it can affect younger women too. It is not a normal part of ageing or something that

Did you know that bacteria also celebrates seasonality changes as other living organisms in modern hierarchy? Much like the weather, some human stomachs change throughout the year. The gut bacterial fluctuations, at first time, has been found by Dr S

When recalling your teenage years there may be many good memories that make you yearn for the good old days. However past acne problems might discourage you from wanting to reminisce your teen years. Tough luck if you are in your youth and facing an

Reuters Health - There’s little evidence that medications improve mild cognitive decline associated with ageing, according to a new review of research, but doctors can recommend exercise with confidence.  

(Reuters Health) -  Pregnant women who take drugs like Ritalin and Concerta for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely than those who don’t to have babies with heart deformities and other birth defects, a recent st

Can’t take your eyes of those colourful Apps? Then probably you are having a relationship with your tech device! This relationship isn’t as healthy as you may think of. Technology has so far become part and parcel of our lives and we simp

Vitamins are compounds which are necessary for the growth and development of human beings. These vitamins help maintain bodily functions such as metabolism, immunity and digestion. They also make sure that your body grows and functions optimally. Vit

All of us like to laze around now and then. But what happens when your organs start becoming lazy too? Your eyes, your window to the world in particular, could become lazy. However what we call the ‘lazy eye’ is far from the fact that you

How many times have you used the phrase, “Sorry, I must be PMSing,” to escape a tough situation where you acted irritably or unfairly. But how much do you actually know about PMS? Did you know, 

Ever seen individuals with white and pale patchy areas on the skin? Ever wondered why these people have a skin different to yours?  

Children who eat restaurant carry-out, or “takeaway,” meals once a week or more tend to have extra body fat and long-term risk factors for heart disease, suggests a UK study.    In the study of 9- and 10-year-olds, the kids who

Most parents are familiar with the term ‘febrile seizures’ or fever fits, where young children suddenly develop seizures following fever. Due to the alarming presentation of the condition, these fits could be very distressing from the per

  We Sri Lankans are a nation which barely spends a day without rice, the staple food in the country. According to the latest research studies rice has become the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. This is not a surp

Asthma is a growing problem, both in Sri Lanka and in the rest of the world. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, 235 million people suffer from asthma. This condition is the most common chronic disease among children. It is not me

MYTH: You can stop giving your child antibiotics once his/her symptoms are gone  

Recently I watched a video of actor Sir Sean Connery. Unlike the bygone days, he was slow and dependent on a care giver for mobility. Most of my rheumatology patients are slow. Some call them the “Old and Frail”. Age amounts to the number

An elevated level of blood glucose is called diabetes, caused by defects in insulin secretion or inability of absorbing insulin to the body. Diabetes is divided into two categories as Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. In type 1, the body doesn&rsq

Your eyes are valuable assets. They are the windows to the outside world of scenery and colour. 

(Reuters Health) - Girls who go through puberty early could be more likely to experience depression and behavior problems that last into their 20s compared to peers who start menstruation later, a U.S. study suggests.