Medically Speaking

Air pollution is a ‘silent killer’, says doctors

06 Nov 2022 11:45 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality on Saturday somewhat improved to the “very poor” category after two days of “severe” pollution levels. The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 381, according to the daily bulletin published by the Central Pollution Control Board. However, even this is enough for a young, healthy

Delhi CM to open special Mohalla Clinics for women

03 Nov 2022 17:03 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, on Wednesday opened four special Mohalla Clinics to offer free gynaecological and paediatric medical care to women and children under the age of 12. He also announced the opening of 100 additional clinics throughout the city. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi,

An artistic take on raising awareness about Breast Cancer

01 Nov 2022 00:22 AM IST

The Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC) has launched ArtCan, a unique initiative which uses art as a medium to spread awareness about breast cancer. Apollo Cancer Centres joined hands with mural artists and survivors to curate art that educates and empowers every woman about the importance of regular self-breast examination.Through ancient

Early symptoms of Cancer you shouldn’t ignore

01 Nov 2022 00:22 AM IST

A healthy body begins with healthy habits as an infrastructure to create the body’s overall health and maintain a healthy self. Recently, India has lost many kind souls to cancer. Especially after the pandemic, the risk of cancer is increasing among people.One has to regularly do self-check tests, ideally once

Diet impact: Foods that a woman can consume during menopause

01 Nov 2022 00:22 AM IST

Diet is influential in maintaining one’s health or avoiding unwanted health conditions. It is crucial to keep track of what one allows in one’s diet during different stages of life. Women go through several stages in reproductive health, with menopause being one of the most important. Menopause is the natural

Busting myths about mental illness

01 Nov 2022 00:22 AM IST

Mental illness and mental health are conundrums we would rather avoid. They are the things we would want to sweep under the carpet. Let us dust the carpet and bust the myths. Myth 1Mental problems are rare.Fact: One in four people will experience a mental health problem, which means someone

Premature greying of hair and ways to resolve it

18 Oct 2022 00:03 AM IST

Premature greying has become a leading cause of concern for people in their 20s and 30s. This early onset of hair greying can have a negative impact on self-esteem. Young men and women have resorted to dyeing their hair to hide their white roots. College students in their early 20s

Nutrition essentials to reduce breast cancer risk

18 Oct 2022 00:03 AM IST

Among women, breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed, after skin cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death, after lung cancer. On average, globally, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes 27.7% of all new cancers detected in women in India in

Five home-care oral care techniques for keeping your teeth healthy

18 Oct 2022 00:03 AM IST

Everyone desires the results of meticulous dental care—a gleaming white smile, fresh-smelling breath, and healthy pink gums. Good oral hygiene is essential in the prevention of diseases affecting the heart and lungs, and is therefore, recommended for everyone. As a result, taking care of your teeth and gums is essential

Suffering from Bleeding moles? It can be a sign of skin cancer

18 Oct 2022 00:03 AM IST

Skin cancer, though uncommon, is increasing. It can easily be detected externally by regular visits to the dermatologist. The whole body will be examined, and suspicious lesions will be frozen or biopsied, depending on their appearance. Types of Skin Cancer There are three major types of skin cancer: λ Basal

Role of food in managing stress and anxiety

11 Oct 2022 00:06 AM IST

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health. Results of a large scale survey conducted across India in 2020 suggested that about 28% were stressed due to fear of Covid-19 and health issues. About 27% of the respondents were stressed about their financial stability in that time

MOTHER’s ‘link’ to child brain disorders

11 Oct 2022 00:06 AM IST

A child has been diagnosed with emotional issues, and it turns out the mother, when pregnant, had a bacterial infection. Unrelated? No, there might be a cause-and-effect relationship. How?Neurodevelopmental disorders/NDDs typically occur in foetal and early childhood (upto 9 years of age). They affect the nervous system’s formation and subsequent