What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes irreversable damage to the optic nerve. If not treated it may lead to several problems including loss of vision. 
Usually, …

What is haemophilic arthritis? It is a common bleeding manifestation that occurs either spontaneously or from a mild trauma, but the haemarthroses becomes more spontaneous with time and repeated bleeding. …

Swelling is defined as an increase in size or change in the shape of body parts. The reasons behind this swelling can be varied – abnormal tissue growth, collection of …

Leukaemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells (also called WBCs). When someone suffers from leukaemia, a large numbers of abnormal white blood cells are produced in their bone marrow, …

Lactose intolerance is the inability of babies to digest lactose present in milk. Newborn babies might have lactose intolerance because the small intestine is not yet equipped to produce lactase, …

Developed countries in Europe and North America now report a lower incidence of gastric cancer as compared to developing nations in eastern Asia like Japan and China. In India, prevalence …

Fear is a common reaction among patients when handed a diagnosis of cancer in their lungs. “Is there a cure?” “What kind of treatment will allow me to have healthy …

A well-maintained diet after angioplasty plays a crucial role in the process of recovery after an angioplasty procedure. When a person experiences coronary artery disease, the arteries or the corridors …

If you’re asking yourself “Do I need IVF?” look no further. This article is for you. Take a quick look at in what all circumstances IVF is recommended by infertility …

The excitement of finding out that one is pregnant is one of the most amazing feelings in the world. The nine-month long journey is marked by changes in the body …

Combination of environmental allergens and genetics result in seasonal allergies in some babies. The body fights back by releasing histamine and other chemicals. It results in the inflammation of the …

Apart from getting one’s physical health in shape, another important step for couples is being informed about family histories from both sides. Read how genes affect pregnancy. Why is Building a …

Being Pregnant is all about the changes that take place inside woman’s body and transform her into a mother. With Pregnancy, come lot of complications like feeling nauseous, sick, experiencing …

Why do you need vaccination during pregnancy? Sometimes, a woman might get pregnant without having a chance to update her immunization status. At other times, even though she received all …

Pregnancy is a time that draws a lot of attention to food. Even the best efforts to include all food groups in their right amounts may create nutritional gaps in …

In India, LASIK eye surgery is a very common procedure. Over a million people have refractive surgery every year to restore normal vision. LASIK is the preferred method for correcting …

Bypass or Open Heart Surgery is one of the major operations that are generally performed in the human body. The heart’s muscles, arteries, valves, and aorta are operated on by …

That dull, burning sensation in the chest that doesn’t seem to be going away, or is getting worse – is it a sign of a heart attack? Or is it …

What is septic arthritis? Septic arthritis, also known as infectious or bacterial or pyogenic arthritis, refers to the inflammation of a joint due to bacterial infection. The most common joints …

According to a top gynae oncologist in India who has provided cervical cancer treatment to over 10,000 women, Cervical Cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix which is the …