Urology is a branch of science that focuses on the health of the urinary tract and the male reproductive tract. The kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra make up the urinary system. The urinary system acts as a filter to remove toxins and waste from your body in the form of urine. Just like any other […]

Your knee is put through a good amount of work every day. Even when you are simply standing, there is a considerable amount of pressure on the knee. If there exists a slight problem with the knee, it affects your overall leg mobility. In many older people and even some younger ones, forms of arthritis […]

We often associate winters with fever, cold, viral infections and respiratory diseases. But did you know drop in temperature can adversely affect heart health too? Yes. Lower temperatures increase the risk of all cardiovascular diseases. People with existing heart conditions are at higher risk during this season. These heart problems are caused by several factors […]

Any decision regarding family planning, pregnancy, or children requires a great deal of planning and discussion. Bringing a whole new life into the world is not a task that ends in 9 months. From conception to sending out college applications, your involvement as a parent is crucial.  The first step to this planning is deciding […]

Pulmonary fibrosis, the disease of the lung, affects the respiratory system. It occurs because of scarring in the lung or tissue damage. The person affected experiences shortness of breath. It slowly leads to severe oxygen deficiency, leading to heart problems as well.   Pulmonary fibrosis has no cure but there are multiple treatments available to ease […]

How well do you know your spine? If you can sit upright, bend, stand up, twist, etc. effortlessly, you probably have a spine that works well. The Spine, or backbone, is the body’s central support structure. It not only gives the body a structure but also allows the body to move freely and bend with […]

Did you know that most cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun and UV radiations? To add to this, UV rays don’t just come from the sun but also from a wide range of artificial sources like tanning beds and sunlamps too. If this makes you wonder how much sun is too […]

We often use the expression “It broke my heart” to show exaggerated emotion. However, the expression is not always an exaggeration; it can sometimes have quite a literal meaning as well. Strong emotions that we feel have a direct effect on our heart.    Diseases we think are limited to our minds like depression, stress, […]

It is the middle of the night and you are having a severe headache. What would you do when you realise you are out of painkillers? Try to sleep it off? Probably, yes. This might work for significantly tolerable issues like headaches but if the situation was a bit more serious, ignoring the problem may […]

It is said that exercising helps strengthen the bones and muscles of our body. While this is true, it may not be the best advice for a person with an existing bone condition like osteoporosis. For people with bone problems, many exercises and activities are a risk. Here are the activities you should stay away […]