How should one tackle pain in the lower back? It not only interferes with mobility but also reduces efficiency at home and work. Approximately 60 per cent of adults have low back pain. Backache must ...

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 ...

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Giddiness, dizziness, feeling light-headed or faint, seeing the room swim — all these are symptoms that most people have felt at some time. Usually, such symptoms disappear after a few minutes. ...

A few years ago, my best friend texted me to confess that she was worried about her texting. Her hands and fingers ached throughout the day, and the pain worsened when she used her smartphone. Could o...

My cholesterol and triglycerides are very high. I tried dieting and exercising. Dissatisfied with my efforts, my physician made me start atorvastatin. After a few months, my values came down but I was...

What time of day do you feel your best? For some people, we may feel most energetic during the first few hours of the morning. For night owls, evening might be our best time of day. Now ask yourself, ...

My skin is dry and cracked. It itches, and sometimes I scratch so hard that it bleeds. Dry skin can be familial or due to medical conditions such as ichthyosis , psoriasis, underactive thyroid or age...

Q: Is it necessary to drink two litres of water a day? A: The amount of water you need to stay hydrated depends on the outside temperature and your level of activity. When you pass urine, it should be...