Osteoporosis happens when bone density decreases and the body stops producing as much bone as it did before.It can affect both males and females, but it is most likely to occur in women after menopause, because of the sudden decrease in estrogen, the hormone that normally protects against osteoporosis. As the bones become weaker, there […]
What are cancer cells? Your body is made up of 100 million milion cells. Cancer can start when just one of them begins to grow and multiply too much. The result is a growth called a tumour. Benign tumours are localised growths – they only cause problems if they put pressure on nearby tissues, such […]
It seems like everywhere you look, from the gym to the subway to the street, people are wearing headphones or earbuds connecting them to their own portable listening devices. Have we become a society of “musicophiles?” Not really. More so than ever before, people are using their headphones to listen to music as a means […]
Pediatric Cosmetic surgeons perform both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery repairs a physical defect that affects a child’s ability to function normally (e.g., a cleft palate).Cosmetic surgery aims to improve someone’s physical appearance and is mainly about improving their self-image or confidence. Age of ConsentThe question of cosmetic (aka aesthetic) surgery in teens can be […]
White Jamun fruits health benefitJamuns are low on calories, which makes them the perfect healthy snack. Jamun juice has bioactive phytochemicals that minimise the risk of liver disease and cancer. They are also known to be effective in treatment of diabetes. Here’s How Jamuns Help in Weight Loss. Jamun is very low in calories, and […]
As with other skills and milestones, the age at which kids learn language and start talking can vary. Many babies happily babble “mama” and “dada” well before their first birthday, and most toddlers can say about 20 words by the time they’re 18 months old. But what if a 2-year-old isn’t really talking yet or […]
Is a bad knee getting in the way of the things you love? Mr Peter Gallacher, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, reveals four signs you may need a new one.Knee osteoarthritis develops over time and can sneak up on you. When you do begin to experience symptoms, much of the damage may […]
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of your digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancers. Polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. For […]
Health benefits of eating jaggery everyday Weight loss: Jaggery is a good source of minerals, including potassium, which helps improve metabolism and maintain electrolyte balance in the body. The potassium content of jaggery also helps control water retention in the body and build muscle, thereby aiding in weight loss. Liver detoxification: It is claimed that […]
The disease was first reported from Kyasanur Forest of Karnataka in India in March 1957. The disease first manifested as an epizootic outbreak among monkeys killing several of them in the year 1957. Hence the disease is also locally known as “monkey disease” or “monkey fever”.The similarity with Russian spring-summer encephalitis was noted and the […]