According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), liver diseases are the tenth most common cause of death in India. Since the liver is a multi-functionary organ, it is susceptible to viruses, toxic substances and contaminants present in food and water. ...

FDA is going extra mile to combat the challenges like anti-microbial resistance but the real question is are we ready to face this challenge? An Article published in Harvard Medical School website carries a FDA advisory that fluoroquinolones should not...

On this 7th April when the world will be celebrating World Health Day, India would be taking a giant leap in the ground of health of her people. The theme for this world health day is ‘Universal Health Coverage: Everyone,...

The theme of this World Kidney Day on 8th March presents us with a wonderful opportunity to look at much neglected patient pool of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The article discusses solutions from various researches to shift the scenario on...

“Regular using Punarnava delays aging and oxidative stress and a fellow become young again with full of vigour and vitality” Literally, Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa L.) means the ‘Renewer’ i.e. Punar means once again and nava means becoming new. This means...

As per Dr Flavia Bustreo, Assistant Director General for Family, Women’s and Children’s Health through the Life-course, World Health Organization.  We‘ve come a long way since 1995- and it is time to recognise and regard Women and their achievements. But it...

Incontinence (loss of bladder control) is a common complaint. Incontinence is most common in people over fifty, but loss of bladder control can occur at any age, especially in pregnant women. It is wrong to assume that loss of bladder...

Do you know liver diseases have become predominant cause of health hazard? But many people still consider that I don’t have any health issue, I can’t have any problem. Strong healthy liver is important to lead a healthy life. Adoption...

Leading cause of kidney failure: Diabetes causes 44% of all new cases of kidney failure. Diabetes has become the pandemic of the 21st century. The majority of cases of Type-2 Diabetes are preventable with discovering in time and changing lifestyle...

Our food is our fuel but certain conditions demand to keep a close check on the its intake. One such condition is Chronic Kidney Disease. Here we will see the role of nutrition in this disease & a patient friendly...

“Use this Black Seed regularly, because it is a cure for every disease, except death.” [Prophet Mohamad Sahib in Quran] Kalaunji, (Nigella sativa L.), also known as black cumin, black seed, and black caraway, is rich in nutritional values like...

As per news from British Heart Foundation Cold weather makes your heart work harder to keep your body warm, so your heart rate and blood pressure may increase. These changes can cause heart problems, especially if you already have a heart condition. ...

Numerous get togethers, Christmas dinners and New year parties making even the sensible eaters and mildest drinkers to overdo their respective thresholds. During the holiday season none of us gauge our fullness level. Moreover the tempting fragrances and fuming dishes leave our satiety to be never contented...

An unknown number of people are suffering with incurable, disabling & intensely painful diseases and easy availability of opiates leaves behind Opioid Induced Constipation (OIC) which can feed a person’s pain in a longer term. Such medicines slow down all important biological...

Forget about apple - Mithradates the Great of Pontus (born in 134 B.C.) is credited with ordering his citizens to eat at least one fig per day to ward off diseases. This pronouncement has held more than its weight in truth...