Category: Healthcare

Ankle Pain: Causes & Prevention Ankle pain is any pain or discomfort affecting our ankle. Ankle pain can arise due to many reasons. The most common factors causing ankle pain are injury, arthritis, and normal wear and tear.  Depending on the cause, the pain or stiffness may vary from person to person. Our ankles are […]

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines about total fats and carbs that can be included in the diet for adults and children. These guidelines are based on scientific thinking regarding the role of fats and carbohydrates in a healthy diet. WHO has issued detailed guidelines for children, which can be helpful […]

Monsoon provides the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. There has been a steep rise in dengue cases across the country, with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Hyderabad reporting more than 100 cases daily. The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in past 15 days post the heavy rainfall in many regions of the country. According […]

World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 every year globally. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and addressing the misconceptions linked with organ donation. With increasing awareness and education, organ donation numbers in India have witnessed an increase during the last ten years. As per the […]

Six Habits to control Hair fall in Monsoon Apart from infections and disease, monsoons can augment hair fall too. Many of us face the challenge of controlling hair loss during this season. Our hair becomes brittle from the root, which results in hair fall. A couple of factors apart from lack of nutrition may cause […]

With monsoons at their peak, we see many people falling sick with various infections and diseases. Constant temperature change and increases in infections tend to weaken our Immunity during this season, making us more susceptible to infections and diseases. Hence, it becomes crucial to build a strong immunity in monsoons.  Dr. Sonal Mhatre, BHMS, with […]

This Vitamin can protect your heart, improve your mood and prevent anaemia.  Table of content What is Vitamin B6? Benefits of Vitamin B6 How much Vitamin B6 is required? Vitamin B6 Sources  What is Vitamin B6?  Vitamin B6 belongs to the B Vitamin group and is essential for our cells to function properly. It aids […]

Sometimes we put on unwanted extra weight; we work hard to shed these extra pounds. Many times, we succeed in achieving a healthy weight. But, with our ever-busy and demanding lifestyle maintaining this healthy weight becomes a challenge. People who lose weight fast are more vulnerable to putting on some extra pounds back at a […]

July 28th every year is observed as “World Hepatitis Day.” A day dedicated to creating awareness about viral Hepatitis and preventive measures. Table of Content: History & Significance of World Hepatitis Day What is Hepatitis? Symptoms of Hepatitis Prevention and Control History of World Hepatitis Day World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th in […]

Newborn screening (NBS) is an initial stage screening program done shortly after birth that includes testing newborn infants for certain genetic, congenital, and metabolic disorders.  The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India is the highest globally. The leading causes for a high IMR are low birth weight, pneumonia, and birth asphyxia. Other genetic, metabolic, and […]