Stroke – a reality check for young India
29th September is World Heart Day One morning Rahul, a cheerful and healthy-appearing 29 year old, was unable to bounce out of his bed as usual and needed help to arise from the bed. After a few...
View ArticleUnderstanding your doctor’s prescription
If the doctor’s prescription reads like Greek and Latin to you, it isn’t far from the truth. A lot of your prescription is actually in Latin! It is very important that you understand and follow the...
View Article10 causes of dry skin you didn’t know about
Suffering from dry skin? There are various reasons that cause your skin to become dry – from the harsh weather to serious skin conditions. Read on to find 10 such causes which you probably didn’t know...
View ArticleGum problems due to medications
In this day and age, popping pills has become a way of life thanks to our ailments. We all are aware of the fact that every medicine has its own side effects. And your gums too are not spared. Here are...
View ArticleTop 10 causes of bleeding gums
One fine morning when you woke up from sleep and started brushing your teeth, you realised that you were spitting a slight amount of blood with the foam. After a while, you may notice the bleeding even...
View ArticleWhich of these 10 reasons is making your skin dry? (Gallery)
Top 10 causes of dry skin you didn't know about ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 11 Suffering from dry skin? There are various reasons that cause your skin to become dry – from the harsh weather to serious...
View ArticleMedicines for hair loss – all you need to know
Hair loss is a serious condition which now affects several people, both men as well as women. But the good news is, there are several ways to tackle this problem. From hair transplants, to fake hair to...
View ArticleA combo of varenicline and bupropion helps smokers kick the butt!
A team of researchers has found that among cigarette smokers, combining the smoking cessation medications varenicline and bupropion, compared with varenicline alone, resulted in higher smoking...
View ArticlePopping multiple pills could increase your chances of hospitalization by...
Researchers have termed as ‘misleading’ the commonly-held assumption that taking several medicines for multiple health conditions is hazardous. According to them, polypharmacy – where patients,...
View ArticleBlood pressure medications not beneficial after stroke
Lowering blood pressure during the first 48 hours after a stroke does not reduce the likelihood of death or major disability, claims research. Blood pressure often is elevated following a stroke. ‘In...
View ArticleAre you being overmedicated for asthma?
If you have asthma, chances are you may be taking higher doses of medicines than actually required, say experts. People with mild asthma are advised to lower their medication dose once their asthma has...
View ArticleADHD – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and therapies
We all expect toddlers and children to throw tantrums, be hyperactive and lose concentration in a jiffy. While some of these behaviours in children are normal, a persistent presence of these...
View ArticleMedicines for Thyroid Disease – Types, Side-effects and Interactions
In the recent times, there has been a drastic rise in the cases of people suffering from thyroid disorders. Improper functioning of thyroid gland results in increased or decreased synthesis of two...
View ArticleUnderstanding your doctor’s prescription
If the doctor’s prescription reads like Greek and Latin to you, it isn’t far from the truth. A lot of your prescription is actually in Latin! It is very important that you understand and follow the...
View ArticleGum problems due to medications
In this day and age, popping pills has become a way of life thanks to our ailments. We all are aware of the fact that every medicine has its own side effects. And your gums too are not spared. Here are...
View Article8 common mistakes every pregnant woman makes!
Even if you know everything about right eating habits, exercise and other nuances of pregnancy, there are still chances that you might fall prey to some of the most common mistakes that every expectant...
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