Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death across the world. Nearly 150,000 people die per day worldwide, based on the latest comprehensive research that was published in 2017. Of these 48,742 die of cardiovascular disease.Studies have...
The current pandemic has affected all cross sections of the society from medical professionals to working population to senior citizens. Even children, students have not been left out. In fact, they are ones whom we need to concentrate on. The...
World Breastfeeding Week started in 1992, with annual themes including healthcare systems, women and work, the international code of marketing breast milk substitutes, community support, ecology, economy, science, education and human rights. World breastfeeding week celebrated from 1st - 7th...
At a time when there is a huge gap between the number of people waiting for corneal transplant and donors , the least we can do is to pledge for Eye donation and increase awareness. The National Eye Donation Fortnight...
Historically the first deceased donor renal transplant was performed at the KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 1965 followed by another in 1966 and then in Varanasi in the early 70’s. After a gap of almost thirty years it again picked up...
28 July is celebrated as World Hepatitis day to mark the birthday of Nobel prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered Hepatitis B virus. Viral Hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. As per the WHO...
A child brings happiness to not only the couple, but the entire family. To have a child is still considered the most predictable step after a couple ties the knot. Of course some of the younger generation may think otherwise....
Skin is the largest organ of our body and is constantly under the assault of various external factors like sun rays, chemicals, germs, scrapes etc. Anatomically speaking, a man’s skin is a lot thicker and oilier as compared to a...
In Young India, August 8,1929 Mahatma Gandhi wrote: ‘Instead of using the body as a temple of God, we use it as a vehicle for indulgences, and are not ashamed to run to medical men for help in our effort...
Bone, joint and muscle health is of importance in men of all ages but traditionally the focus is usually directed at women. The goals of Men’s Health Month are: To create awareness of preventable musculo-skeletal health issues Early detection Effective...
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