Medically Speaking

Menstruation Matters: Normalizing conversation around periods

14 Mar 2023 01:36 AM IST

Menstrual hygiene is still a taboo for the Indian society, despite numerous government initiatives and awareness campaigns about it having helped to normalise menstruation. According to the most recent national health data, only seven of India’s 36 states and union territories have 90% or more of women in the 15–24

The Ultimate Guide to Anti-Greying Superfoods

07 Mar 2023 01:06 AM IST

Premature greying of hair (PGH) is a common problem faced by many individuals in India, particularly due to genetic factors and stress. The other causes of PGH include smoking, malnutrition and drug induced. Deficiency of vitamin B12, vitamin D3, copper and iron may also cause PGH. Grey hair is coarser,

What women want

07 Mar 2023 01:05 AM IST

We have witnessed so much of churning with respect to women, feminist movements, women’s liberation movement, #metoo movements, moving away from ‘biology decides destiny’ to choosing one’s gender on the masculinity and femininity spectrum and then to infinite genders and becoming ‘maternal organisms, birthing persons’ and what not. But despite

RISE IN AUTISM CASES REPORTED FROM SCHOOLS

07 Mar 2023 01:03 AM IST

Students in India tried to bounce back to normalcy in June 2022 after home isolation for last couple of years. Schools had opened in physical with safety precautions in place. Children and their parents were both happy and anxious. Various speculations were made of another Covid -19 wave with students

Post menopause risks and precautions

07 Mar 2023 01:00 AM IST

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles for over a year. It is a natural biological process that happens in your late 40s or 50s. Even if a woman is no longer menstruating, she might continue to experience symptoms of menopause. One of the significant

Why women stay in toxic relationships

28 Feb 2023 01:34 AM IST

The number of women coming for counselling reporting violence and abuse by their partner- husband/boyfriend is increasing alarmingly. Before we understand why women stay in abusive relationships, we need to understand what an abusive relationship is. An abusive relationship includes dominance and control over a partner. The abuse can be

Beyond the Hype: The Real Science Behind the Health Benefits of Millets

28 Feb 2023 01:31 AM IST

Millets have been a staple food in India for thousands of years and are still widely consumed in many parts of the country. Millets such as Jowar, bajra, Ragi and Kangani are highly nutritious and offer many health benefits, making them an excellent addition to the Indian diet. Millets can

Social and emotional burden of infertility

28 Feb 2023 01:30 AM IST

Rising burden of infertility In India alone, 28 million couples suffer from this condition. Infertility has significant negative social impact on the lives of couples unable to conceive, particularly women. As a society, we put the onus of bearing a child solely on the woman. While clinical sources point out

Immunotherapy is A game changer in cancer treatment

28 Feb 2023 01:27 AM IST

With the ongoing techade, scientific advancements in cancer treatment have grown by leaps and bounds leading to immense progress in medical science and research in treating cancer. Today, breakthrough methods like immunotherapy are being referred to as a “game-changer” and a “miracle in the making” in cancer treatment and has

Bengaluru hospital conducts breakthrough procedure on 71-year old woman

24 Feb 2023 14:01 PM IST

A rare and minimally invasive heart procedure is conducted recently on a 71-year-old patient, Shobha, suffering from rheumatic heart disease, giving her a new lease of life. Earlier, this procedure was conducted only once in Karnataka, making this the second of its kind in the state. Having already undergone two

PARVATI SAVES SHIVA’S LIFE BY DONATING LIVER ON MAHASHIVRATRI

22 Feb 2023 13:19 PM IST

It was 6 months ago when a 21 year women found her 29 year husband lying unconscious in bed. She immediately sought medical attention and care for her husband. On investigations it was found that Shiv was suffering from liver cirrhosis with advanced liver failure which led to ‘hepatic encephalopathy’

Stress & Well-being

22 Feb 2023 12:36 PM IST

“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.”– William ShakespeareIt’s a story about a lady who was married to her college junior, for last ten years, have a childwho is 8 years old. The lady named Rumi is actually a happy go lucky type bubbly house wifewho