Health

To free common citizens and middle-class families from the mental and financial torture at hospital billing counters during the health emergency in India, the most comprehensive and revolutionary reforms ever are being implemented in the country’s insurance sector. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in collaboration with the …

The biggest irony in cancer treatment for decades has been that oncologists (cancer specialists) have often had to rely on the ‘trial and error’ method. Despite having the same type of cancer, each person’s genetic makeup, tumor microenvironment, and body’s response to drugs are completely different. In such a situation, …

For millions of patients suffering from ‘Chronic Kidney Disease’ (CKD) and ‘End-Stage Renal Disease’ (ESRD) around the world, life is no less than a tough penance. After both kidneys fail, the patient has only two ways to survive—first, to go to the hospital three times a week and undergo the …

A beautiful and glowing smile not only enhances your confidence and personality, but it is also a mirror of your overall physical health. Modern medical science has completely proven that oral hygiene is not limited to teeth and gums only, but it is directly related to your cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled …

To maintain the cleanliness and shine of the floors in homes, it has become common to use expensive and chemical-rich floor cleaners available in the market. These chemical cleaners, which claim to kill 99.9% of germs in advertisements, contain heavy amounts of hydrochloric acid, bleach, ammonia and synthetic perfumes. These …

In daily life, people often ignore the problem of slight irritation in the eyes, grittiness or frequent dry throat and mouth, considering it to be the result of normal fatigue, dehydration or excessive use of mobile-laptop. But if this problem persists for weeks or months, then it may not be …

There has been a common belief in India for decades that dengue is a seasonal infection spreading only during and immediately after the monsoon between July and October. Conditions like stagnant rain water, humidity and floods were believed to be responsible for the breeding of mosquito larvae, and with the …

In today’s fast-paced modern era, on one hand our lifestyle has changed rapidly, on the other hand our traditional eating habits have also completely changed. Especially among children and teenagers, home-made nutritious food like dal, roti, green vegetables and milk-curd are now taking a backseat, and have been replaced by …

Monsoon showers, which provide relief from the heat and scorching sun, not only bring with them pleasant weather, but also bring a spate of infectious diseases. As soon as the rainy season starts, the number of patients suffering from stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion and food poisoning in the OPDs …

Whatever be the disease, the medicine given by the doctor proves to be completely effective only when it is taken at the right time, in the right way and at the right interval. Often people ignore the instructions written on the medicine prescription and take the pill at any time …