Obesity is the new global pandemic, or rather, an old one, which only came to light after the wake-up call on health and disease by COVID-19 when more and more people started struggling with obesity due to the passive confinement in the comfort of our homes during the lockdown. On a superficial glance at what obesity might mean, being well over the desired weight is an understanding that comes to mind. However, it is more than just being morbidly overweight. Obesity is a condition that produces fertile ground for a number of other diseases to grow and take root. Let’s take a closer look at thi ..read more

With heavy rains and floods all over the country, there is a sharp rise in viral conjunctivitis cases throughout India, especially among school-going children and the working population. It is an epidemic that needs to be dealt with in an aware and responsible manner to get through the monsoon season in a safe manner while enjoying the rains. What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctival layer, which lines the underside of the eyelids and the visible portion of the eyeball. It can be due to a variety of reasons, including viral infection, bacterial infection, a ..read more

Good cardiovascular health is fundamental to a long, healthy life. A healthy heart is a happy heart. Therefore, regular heart health checkups are essential for a better quality of life. This can help prevent any new problems from coming up and control existing heart problems. A cardiac profile is a screening tool for cardiac and other vascular diseases. The cardiac profile or cardiac panel can also estimate your risk of a cardiovascular event in the future, such as a heart attack, stroke, and so on. When should I do a complete cardiac profile checkup? If a cardiac profile is not covered in you ..read more

What is Immunisation? Immunization, or vaccination, protects individuals against infectious diseases by exposing them to a weakened form or a part of a bacteria or virus. Immunization can be through actual infection or vaccines, whereas vaccination involves using the vaccine, though both terms are used interchangeably. Vaccination started with the smallpox vaccine introduced in the late 1700s by Edward Jenner, saving millions from illness and death. With the advancement of science, there is now a vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. How does a vaccine work? Through vaccination, smal ..read more

Every day, new research establishes links between brain health and working out. A growing relationship between working out and reducing the chances of dementia, Alzheimer’s, cancer, heart disease, and obesity, and even reducing the speed of ageing, has stimulated a vast increase in the number of peoplewho work out every day and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With so many benefits to a simple 20–30-minute period of elevated heart rate, it’s probably time for you to include working out in your routine, too ..read more

The COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, with Kerela giving the maximum positives of 312 cases in a single day. The number of COVID-19 cases is also on the rise. The explosive rise of COVID-19 cases is an alarming situation for surrounding states such as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which has prompted them to take strict health measures such as increasing testing and making masks mandatory for those aged over 60 as well as people living with comorbidities like diabetes. So the immediate question that comes to our mind is, should we be worried? Let’s find out. Call : +919100907036, +919100907622 ..read more

Lately, there has been an increase in instances of chest pain due to other causes other than lung infections and heart conditions. It is called costochondritis and affects mainly the cartilage, which joins the ribs to the central bone in the chest wall called the sternum. It is a pain that mimics pain similar to a heart attack and is now a topic of increasing interest. What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum. It is a painful condition usually following an infection, injury, or even a disease like autoimmune arthritis. I ..read more

The recent outbreak of NIPAH  in Kerala has raised serious health concerns all over India. The current outbreak is the latest of the four outbreaks of the NIPAH Virus since 2018, brought to light when 2 cases of death due to an unknown virus were reported in Kozhikode, Kerela, in September 2023. The viral infection tends to get very serious quickly and is associated with high mortality rates. Considering the nature of the virus, we need to take adequate preventive measures and keep us and our dear ones safe. What is the Nipah virus? Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus found in animals in Nort ..read more

Corn silk is a very appropriate name for the golden fibers from the corn cob. The silk fibers are used on the corn cob for pollination and reproductive purposes. However, cornsilk has played an essential role in traditional medicine and naturopathy. What makes cornsilk’s role crucial in the world of traditional medicine? Corn silk was believed to have many health benefits for its users for various purposes. 1. UTI and kidney stones: corn silk helps promote diuresis or urine formation and is therefore helpful in the treatment of UTI and kidney stones. 2. Blood sugar control: Corn silk is also s ..read more

Premature babies are babies born before the normal period of pregnancy or gestation of 37–42 weeks. They are called premature because they are born before all the necessary development in the womb is over for the baby to be ready for birth. Premature birth is a very important health concern among newborn babies and requires urgent attention from the pediatric team. Preterm babies have special needs and therefore need to be taken care of very diligently. Earlier preterm births were associated with morbidity and mortality for the baby. However, with the development of new technology and healthca ..read more