Medically Speaking

Periods still a baggage of persistent myths?

13 Dec 2022 09:42 AM IST

49.6% of the world’s unending population are females, and almost all of them undergo periods. We are all aware that menstruation is a normal bodily function. So, why are non-scientific myths still prevalent? Taboos impact women’s lives in several ways, like their emotions, health (which includes physical, mental, and sexual),

Anxiety–Your Friend in Disguise

13 Dec 2022 09:37 AM IST

It is time to befriend anxiety. But what is anxiety? Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense, or afraid—particularly about things that are about to happen or that we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are

Long-term implications of arthritis left untreated

13 Dec 2022 09:33 AM IST

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease wherein your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues of the body, causing inflammation. In RA, the joints of the hands, wrists, feet, and knees are mainly affected. Typically, the disease causes your joints to swell and shows an array of symptoms, including

Here is how to stop dialysis with Ayurvedic treatment

06 Dec 2022 15:51 PM IST

The vital organs of the human body are imperative for enabling a person to live a healthy life and among these vitals; kidneys are primarily responsible for eliminating waste products and toxins. Due to the rising prevalence of lifestyle disorders and the consumption of adulterated edibles, kidneys have to perform

Role of evening primrose oil in management of Premenstrual syndrome

06 Dec 2022 09:21 AM IST

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition primarily associated with physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms during women’s menstruation. It has been estimated that 74.4% of menstruating women are affected mainly by PMS in India. PMS is distinguished by over 150 clinical symptoms, including breast pain, headache, backache, irritability, depression, food cravings,

Fun Facts About Psychology

06 Dec 2022 09:19 AM IST

λ It takes about 66 days for an average individual to make something a daily habit. λ Studies say that individuals who could instinctively use sarcasm to tackle a frivolous question have healthy minds. λ An average individual’s mind wanders 30% of the time. λ During the seven minutes of

Lung cancer: Common myths that everyone should know

06 Dec 2022 09:17 AM IST

The capital’s air quality has deteriorated during the last few years. It has had a significant impact on people’s breathing and lungs. Krishna Murti, a consultant at a firm in Delhi, has been suffering from a cough that has worsened and won’t go away, as well as shortness of breath,

Can people with a family history of colorectal cancer reduce the risk?

06 Dec 2022 09:14 AM IST

Colorectal cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer death in India and starts in the large intestine (colon) or rectum. It occurs when cells in the colon go out of control, mostly in older adults (above 45 years). This type of cancer usually begins as small, benign clumps

Find out the reality behind this losing weight medication and how it functions.

01 Dec 2022 13:39 PM IST

Clenbuterol: What Is It? The bronchodilator and decongestant clenbuterol, commonly known as Clen, have a common name. It is classified as a 2-agonist and acts similarly to steroids but is not a steroid. The medicine works by relaxing the bronchial smooth muscles, which allows them to broaden and relax, allowing

How to balance diabetes and reproductive health in men

29 Nov 2022 00:07 AM IST

Diabetes is essentially an issue with the body’s capacity to control blood sugar levels because of low or ineffective insulin levels. Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus are the most prevalent varieties of the disease. Those with diabetes are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction than men with appropriate

Foods that boost fertility in men

29 Nov 2022 00:07 AM IST

Infertility can affect both males and females. 23% of Indian men suffer from infertility, and the causes could be many, such as heavy smoking, alcohol intake, poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and obesity that leads to a low sperm count or low motility of sperm. A healthy lifestyle is as

Beyond boys’ locker room: Let us talk about men’s sexual health

29 Nov 2022 00:07 AM IST

Recent studies state that 50% of men suffer from sexual dysfunction, i.e., ED (Erectile Dysfunction). The worldwide prevalence of ED is expected to increase to 322 million men by 2025. 1 in 10 men will experience ED at some point in their lives. According to the counsellor in VNA Hospital,