Health

The writer has a family practice at Vellore and is the author of Staying Healthy in Modern India. If you have any questions on health issues please write to yourhealthgm@yahoo.co.in ...

Dr. Viral Desai is one of the most renowned names in the field of neurosurgery. With an exceptional record of many successful operations, Dr. Viral Desai has not only helped many people lead happy and...

Introduction Facial plastic surgery is one of the medical fields that is growing worldwide. Advancement in Science and concern among people to correct their facia features have led to the growth of t...

Dr Jai Ranjan Ram is a senior consultant psychiatrist and co-founder of Mental Health Foundation (www.mhfkolkata.com). Find him on Facebook @Jai R Ram ...

Pain in the chest at any age, especially if it occurs suddenly on the left side, is frightening. It conjures up visions of heart attacks and sudden death. Although heart attacks typically were believe...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women. But studies have long shown that women are more likely than men to dismiss the warning signs of a heart attack, sometimes waiting hours...

Health experts and celebrities have urged the government to put an immediate ban on advertisement of tobacco products. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, they also asked the Centre to ensure that to...

Imagine inhaling just a few drops of liquid or mist to get protected from COVID-19. That is the idea behind nasal COVID-19 vaccines, and they have been getting a lot of attention recently as a spray ...

Prevent infective diarrhoea:  Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before eating   Do not eat cut fruits or raw vegetables outside   Eat only piping hot food n D...

Ratul is driving fast as he suddenly halts in front of a busy signal. The red light is flashing. In his head, red means danger, he starts to shiver. Passersby notice his odd behaviour, some stare. One...