What’s worrying is around 32% of the general Indian population suffers from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD). Compare it to the world and you will be astonished to find that 25% of its population suffers from this disease. As you might have guessed already, it is caused by fat, and not directly by alcohol. However, […]
In India, we generally associate Asthma with cough and cold, which is a likelier disease in Winters. In reality, Asthma can be caused by multiple factors and at any time or season of the year. Like one needs special Asthma care in Winter, he or she might need to take a few preventive measures in […]
Young people may have high blood pressure yet they might not know it. This brings us to the one of the most shocking facts about it: You cannot sense dangerously high blood pressure. Your normal blood pressure comes at the rate of 119/ 70 mm Hg for men and 110/ 86 mm Hg for women. […]
The liver is an essential organ of the body responsible for a range of functions, including supporting metabolism, digestion, detoxification, and vitamin storage. It is normal for the liver to store some fat and convert it into energy. However, if the fat accumulation is 10% of the liver’s weight, it results in a serious condition […]
Do you often suffer from muscle pain? Are you feeling numbness and stiffness in your joints? All these symptoms indicate rheumatoid arthritis. As the disease progresses, the pain spreads to other parts of the body like the wrist, knees, ankles, and hip. Moreover, these symptoms may also flare up during seasonal changes. You will often […]
Are you experiencing severe pain in your joints, especially the knees, toes, and ankles? Probably it could be related to high uric acid levels in your body. But what is uric acid? Let us understand this first. Uric acid is a normal waste product. It is formed when purines, which are natural substances get broken […]
Chest pain is a common medical condition that is caused by several factors. In some cases, individuals suffering from chest pain associate it with cardiac arrest. But that’s not true. All chest pains are not related to cardiac problems. In some patients, chronic pain in the chest can also be a symptom of gastric issues. […]
There is a close relationship between diabetes and obesity. In fact, obesity is one of the main risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. When an individual has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, the person is considered to be obese. This accumulation of excess fat in the body leads to […]
It is said that in India the cuisine ‘changes with every 100 kms’. However, with the massive penetration of Western food in the country and its spread in the last 15-odd years, you can now term the meal that an average Indian, especially in the urban, consumes as local with a bit of a Western […]
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways. The airways get inflamed and produce excess mucus, making breathing difficult. This condition affects millions of people around the world. Although there is no cure for asthma, there are ways by which this disease can be managed. Knowing the triggers as well as taking the […]