Top eye care myths busted
Dr Vandana Jain, Jan 24, 2013 at 8:23 AM
As medical science has progressed, it has busted quite a few myths we have about different parts of the …
‘Diabetes can be reversed’
Dr Nandita Shah, Jan 24, 2013 at 7:51 AM
‘Amongst my earliest patients was a 70-year-old man who had been diabetic for 30 years. He came to …
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – how it heals
Editorial Team, Jan 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Oxygen is required for the animal kingdom including the human race to survive. We all know that. But do …
Thyroid surgeries without scars, thanks to the Robotic Surgical Systems
Dr Umanath Nayak, Jan 22, 2013 at 3:26 PM
Thyroid is a small but valuable gland located in the neck. It produces thyroid hormones which control …
Stem cell therapy – what you ought to know
Pavitra Sampath, Jan 22, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Recently, Hrithik Roshan helped a quadriplegic gain a new lease at life. John Julius, a young man who …
Stop crimes against women, Akhilesh Yadav to write to panchayat heads
India.com Health, Jan 21, 2013 at 7:44 AM
More than 1,300 of the 1,723 rape and attempt to rape cases registered in Uttar Pradesh in the last 10 …
India targets polio immunisation at boundaries to prevent re-entry
India.com Health, Jan 20, 2013 at 7:38 PM
India has stepped up vigilance at its borders to prevent the re-entry of polio from Pakistan as it aims …
Your questions about heart health answered: Dr Vijay Surase, cardiologist
Dr Vijay Surase, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM
While the country remains busy either battling infections such as AIDS and TB, or battling mosquito …
Farhan Akhtar promotes OMRON’s new glucometer
Pavitra Sampath, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:39 PM
With India poised to be the world capital of diabetes, the use of glucometers has become a necessity. …
Cardiac rehabilitation for a healthy heart (Expert speak)
Dr Aashish Contractor, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:17 PM
If you’ve had a heart attack or any other serious heart problem or surgery, chances are that …
Protect your kidneys and save your heart
Editorial Team, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:28 AM
People are more aware now about the kidney and its importance. However, not many people know that kidney …
Migraine: Facts you should know
Dr Anitha Anchan, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:40 AM
One of the most nagging headaches, Migraine is episodic (occurs anywhere from once or twice a year to …
When do you need a physiotherapist?
Shiphrah Lakka, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Our modern lifestyle – with all its perks and benefits – has started to take a toll on our bodies. …
Why is the liver so important?
Dr Ashwin Mallya, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:10 AM
The liver is a highly under-appreciated organ. In the post, I’ll try and explain what the liver …
