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 […]
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) is a rare kind of tumour that affects our digestive system, and in many cases, it is cancerous and life-threatening. Table of Content: What is GIST? How does GIST affect health? Signs and symptoms of GIST Diagnosis and Treatment of GIST Staying healthy during the treatment Preventing GIST What is GIST? […]
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Past few days, north India has witnessed floods caused due to overflow of river Yamuna, and water levels have breached the highest record of 207.49 meters. People residing in low-lying areas like Yamuna Bazaar, Kashmere Gate, and administration was forced to move out, leaving behind their belongings and living on the streets or in relief […]
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July 24th is observed as International Self-care Day. This day highlights the importance of self-care and encourages individuals to make self-care a part of their everyday routine and make it a priority. Table of Content Why is Self-Care important? Self-Care Types Factors that prevent you from self-care Realistic tips to start self-care Dos & Don’t […]
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Health problems in the workplace can have a major impact on the performance of an organization at a macro scale and of the team at a micro-scale. Health problems cripple a workforce’s motivation and willpower to deliver the best. Here are six common health problems in corporate employees and their common remedies. Common Health Problems […]
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One of the greatest healthcare challenges that the world is currently facing is obesity. As per WHO, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. And out of this, 650 million people were obese*. Obesity is when an individual’s body mass index is over 30. BMI is a rough guide to estimating whether an […]
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Health check-ups are pivotal indicators of our health and should be done regularly. However, there are certain factors that should be considered while doing a full body check-up. A health check-up is a routine examination of your overall physical condition. A full body check-up can greatly contribute to improving the present state of your overall […]
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Having neck pain constantly and spending a lot of time looking at your phone can cause pressure on your cervical spine. Table of Content What is text neck syndrome? Symptoms of text neck Exercises to prevent Text Neck Syndrome Tips for preventing text neck What is Text Neck Syndrome? “Text neck” refers to the repetitive stress […]
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A cancer diagnosis can be nerve-wracking and heart-breaking. A single prescription can destroy your entire aspirations. But this does not happen to the patient alone. The truth of cancer’s co-existence in life is equally brutal to the relatives of the patients too. A Caregiver is one who receives the news of a cancer diagnosis along […]
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Diabetes develops gradually due to poor lifestyle and dietary habits. Certain diet habits can elevate your risk of developing Diabetes if not stopped immediately. Diabetes is increasingly becoming a global health concern. India, too, is experiencing a steep increase in diabetes cases, especially in youth, compared to the rest of the population. Type 2 diabetes […]
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