(Reuters Health) - Men’s risk for a painful inflammation of colon walls may be drastically reduced if they follow an overall healthy lifestyle, a recent U.S. study suggests.  

(Reuters Health) - People with diabetic retinopathy are more likely to fall than diabetics who have not developed vision problems, a study in Singapore suggests.   Among almost 9,500 middle aged and older adults, those with moderate diabeti

Angina and Ischemia are two common terms we often come across in the specialized branch of medicine known as Cardiology-study of heart. However, people use these terms interchangeably during many instances due to a lack of clear knowledge about what

MYTH: If you sprain your ankle you should walk it off for it to heal faster.  

Themed ‘Right to Health’, the World AIDS Day falls today and the World Health Organization is sending a strong message across borders, advocating for the rights of the 36.7 million people living and affected with HIV/AIDS and their right

There are a few inevitable things in life. Ageing and death are at the foremost among them. Health Capsule last week highlighted the attitude change towards ageing in an effort to make readers embrace old age with enthusiasm, instead of being resigne

Ever wanted that gleaming white picture perfect smile? But your teeth gradually losing its white colour may make you unable to break into that bright smile. The key in maintaining a proper white set of teeth is to follow dental and oral hygiene. But

In the current day and age children lead sedentary lifestyles and have more access to fast food, making gaining weight a serious health issue. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation made by taking into account the height and weight of a child. BMI as

Activities such as walking, jogging and other workouts in the mornings and in the evenings have become part of the daily routines of many. Exposure to the sun and sweating are therefore 

(Reuters Health) - Older women with cataracts who get surgery to treat the eye problem may be less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t get the operations, a recent U.S. study suggests.  

It’s quite common for people to contract influenza throughout the year. But there are particular times of the year when there is an increase in the spread of the disease. Influenza spread rises during the months of November, December and Januar

 In this day and age due to climate change and global warming, we often experience very hot weather when the rainy season is over. The busy lives people lead at present make them forget to have a regular intake of water. This can cause dehydrati

 Screening exams to identify young athletes at risk of cardiac arrest might not be worthwhile, a new study suggests.  Having your heart stop while playing a sport is very unusual, and fewer than 1 in 5 cases of sudden cardiac arrest among c

 Are you one of those people who often experiences fatigue and laziness for no reason despite daily sleep requirements are fulfilled? Do you find it difficult to tolerate cold like never before, wanting to wear sweaters when everybody else is sw

MYTH: You should take antibiotics to stop diarrhea  

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual  of Mental Disorders has thus far elaborated on various psychological conditions, sometimes common and not-so-common among people. One such condition is schizophrenia, which is a challenging disorder that often

Ageing and death are things that each one of us has to experience, bringing with them their own series of challenges. But if we anticipated these challenges beforehand, and not wait for fate to make decisions for us, we will be able to embrace old ag

We’ve heard the lamentations of the older generation ‘apey amma muttha kalewath mehema leda thibila na’, (We didn’t have these kind of diseases during our parent’s time), when talking about Diabetes and other non communi

A comfortable & sedentary lifestyle, modern fashion and special postures adopted while performing professional duties have contributed to increased incidence of a set of diseases unheard of in the past. Varicose veins are one of them and is a dir

Travellers napping is a common sight when using public transport in the morning as well as in the evening. During the rush hours of the day, one or two people in an office doze off during working hours.   

People at present are running in a never-ending rat race, further tensed by persistent competition between each other. All this leads to a tragic struggle between body and mind. During a time like that, experiencing bad phases with mood swings isn&rs

(Reuters Health) - People with type 1 diabetes who exercise - and the more the better - are less likely to die prematurely than their sedentary counterparts, a recent study suggests.   

(Reuters Health) - Parents’ exposure to chemicals at work might be linked to eye cancer in their children, a report from some of the world’s leading childhood cancer experts suggests.   

BUSTER: “Antibiotics are medications that fight infections, caused by bacteria. A flu is an influenza or virus causing fever. Viruses aren’t affected by antibiotics. They will only have an effect on bacterial infections. In fact it is not

With the rains comes various diseases. Speaking to the Health Capsule Prof. Arjuna de Silva, Professor in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, explained the different water borne diseases and infections that are commonly present in Sri Lanka. Such

“People who are COPD patients should understand that it is not the end of the world for them. Pulmonary rehabilitation is available in many hospitals which will help them lead comfortable and better quality lives. Refrain from giving up,”

The number of people with diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. Prevalence is increasing worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

BUSTED:  “This is definitely a myth. It is one of the biggest tragedies of our time, where a doctor falsified his research and published a paper which stated that autism is caused by the MMR vaccine (measles mumps rubella vaccine). This re

Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine is one of the most acclaimed international publications in medicine for undergraduates and junior doctors. It’s considered as the bible in the subject of medicine by many Sri Lankan medical students, in