Daily Health Tips

We all know that human blood has no substitute. When the need arises, donating blood is the only way to save lives. But, did you know that blood donation is equally beneficial for the donors as it is for those who receive the blood?  Read here how donating blo... Read More

A feeling of pain, burning, stinging, or discomfort during urination is medically called as ‘Dysuria’. Broadly speaking, pain during urination can occur because of irritation or inflammation anywhere along your urinary tract. At times, conditions affecting the genit... Read More

Teeth grinding or jaw clenching is medically called as ‘Bruxism’. Anyone suffering from this condition may unconsciously clench their teeth at any time, whether they are awake (Awake Bruxism) or while sleeping (Sleep Bruxism). If it occurs on a regular basis, it can... Read More

Nipah Virus (NiV) is a highly contagious infection that causes deadly diseases in both animals and humans. Read here some key facts about this emerging fatal virus, and also explore 8 crucial precautions that you and your family members can practice to stay protected.&n... Read More

Daily flossing is an important component for maintaining a good oral hygiene. But it’s the one good habit that many people avoid in lack of awareness and ignorance. Read here the reasons why you must floss your teeth daily and how to do it correctly!Why Should You Flo... Read More

Kidneys do a lot of hard work to keep our body healthy. They regulate the body's fluid levels, filter wastes and toxins from the blood, release a hormone that regulates blood pressure, and activates Vitamin D to maintain healthy bones. So if you don't protect them, they... Read More

Hiccups or Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter (SDF) are quite common and very annoying too. It occurs due to the involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle and the irritation of the nerves that extend from the neck to the chest. Many conditions such as swallowing a... Read More

Jean is a working mother battling diabetes. She is always on her toes catering to the needs of her two children and husband. Since she gets little time to herself, she doesn’t think twice before popping up an aspirin for her persistent headaches.Nothing seems unusual ... Read More

Women are unique, and so are their health concerns. Various health issues affect millions of women each year. Let us look here at some health facts that every woman should know, and tips that can help them lead a healthier life. Read on...1. You don’t need a perfect f... Read More

Are you scared of heights? What about needles, injections, or getting prepared for a major surgery? Doesn’t sound pleasant, right? This is where Virtual Reality (VR) is helping the medical world.What is Virtual Reality?Virtual reality, as the name suggests, is ‘near... Read More

About 8 months ago, one night, I had a call from a patient - a young man employed with a successful corporate firm. Apparently, he was troubled with thoughts about HIV infection, after an unprotected sexual encounter a few months ago. He had taken up multiple tests with... Read More

Winter is a beautiful season. But, for people suffering from arthritis, this season becomes a reason for aggravated pain, stiffness, and swelling in their joints. If you have arthritis and still desire to enjoy the weather then here is the key. Practice these on-the-bed... Read More