Dr. Adarsh Nayak Consultant Physician and Diabetologist MBBS MD- Internal Medicine Every year, after the scorching summer, the monsoon sets in with soothing rain showers. However, the onset of monsoon is also accompanied by several infections, and dengue is one of the most concerning among them. Several parts of India witness a spike in dengue […]

Pregnancy is a period of happiness, anticipation, and excitement. But preparing for a baby during this pandemic can be scary and nerve-wracking. Although pregnancy itself alters the body’s immune system and response to viral infections, no studies prove that pregnant ladies are more likely to contract the infection than the general population, which is a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you know that one pint of blood from your body can save three lives? So, blood donation, in a way, brings you an opportunity to save lives even without being a doctor! How wonderful is that? Above all, the benefits of blood donation cannot be numbered. The interesting fact is that these benefits are […]

The medical world has been evolving rapidly with research being conducted every minute and technological advancements being made every day to come up with newer, more effective treatment options and breakthroughs. When we face an issue that requires professional medical attention, we search for the hospitals that have these latest treatment options and state-of-the-art equipment. […]

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. These aspects are often influenced by the surroundings you live in. People depend on the environment for certain needs to sustain life. Factors like the air, water, food and your lifestyle can have a positive or negative effect on your health. These factors […]

A normal oxygen level in a human body is considered to be 95 and above. However, a decrease in the oxygen level occurs in many people, especially those with breathing problems like asthma. This can be problematic and fatal if not treated right away. One may not always have access to external help. Under such […]

Every time you wake up with a sore throat, you go through a mini panic attack only to grab a perfume and smell it. When the smell hits you, you exhale a sigh of relief convincing yourself you are not covid positive and go back to your normal routine. This panic does not end with […]

When you go to the doctor because of a fever, your doctor may ask about your recent travel history. This may be the doctor trying to find out if you have Malaria. So, what has travel history to do with Malaria? Before we go there, let’s start with what malaria is. Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, […]