Breathing is the most basic essentiality that we need to be alive but at times due to outside sources or internal reasons even that can become a struggle. One such situation arises in the case of thunderstorm asthma which is a weather-based condition that can turn wind and pollen into a dangerous combination. A person […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is dreaded by many as it happens to be the top killer worldwide among several age groups, especially among the middle-aged adults for quite a couple of years now. Not just that, it is held responsible for causing 40% of all deaths across the world, reveals a recent report published in the […]
The Twenties During the 20’s a major transition from teenage to adulthood takes place with a change in lifestyle and an increased focus on career, travel, socializing, marriage etc. Discovering this new world may keep one busy and forget about health and nutrition due to the time crunch. What to eat, How much to eat […]
Headache is a prevalent clinical ailment that is prevalent in all age groups. Even children and teenagers are not spared from its affliction. Researches have shown that approximately 75% of children of school-going age may experience a headache occasionally, and among them, 10% suffer from regular and chronic conditions. Headaches can be classified into two […]
A newborn baby is often compared to a clay mold that is to be shaped and nurtured like a plant that enters this unknown world blank. While the process of parenting an infant is beautiful and important, it is also very fragile and needs devoted attention more so because a baby cannot even communicate clearly […]
As winter is here, we should take extra care of our skin before it gets us more trouble. It’s the greatest challenge to safeguard our skin from the winter damages. Once the skin vouches on dry and itchiness it takes a long haul. The drier the air, the drier the skin. People using heaters at […]
Young children are as sensitive as they are carefree which leave them susceptible to a number of infections and health concerns that demand special care and attention constantly. In the initial few years of their life, kids generally tend to catch a lot of bugs. Cold and other infections hence become extremely common among them. […]
Contributed by Dr.AMBUJA GOVINDARAJ, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbia Asia Referral hospital Yeshwanthpur Sometimes as a stress reliever, sometimes as a tool to fit into the peer groups, sometimes to follow the trend and be cool, and sometimes just as the celebration companion, alcohol these days is becoming a part of everyone’s life. It gets into one’s […]
Contributed by Dr. Kishor Rao-Consultant – Neurosurgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Alcoholism is a medical disorder, and it can have disastrous health consequences. Overdose of alcohol is one of the major health problems worldwide, which has resulted in extensive patient admissions in hospitals. December being the party season, there are few things that one […]
December is here and Winter has arrived, along with it comes seasonal flu, colds and other ailments. The weather is colder, the days are shorter and many struggle to maintain a happy, healthy mindset. It’s a myth where many people believe that cold is caught by not keeping yourself warm in winter or being exposed […]