Did you know that 9 out of 10 adults suffer from a major oral health problem that may be linked to the way we brush our teeth?
This may come as a surprise, considering we have been brushing our teeth all our lives!
An incorrect technique or mistakes in your oral hygiene routine could lead to plaque build-up,
One of the most common questions we get is how to remove cord around baby’s neck.
“We understand the fear of an expecting mother when she finds out that her baby has a nuchal cord or an umbilical cord around the neck,” says Dr. Anita Sabherwal Anand, Senior Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi,
Kidney stones are hardened deposits that occur in the kidneys but may develop anywhere along the urinary tract.
“You may not know you have kidney stones until they cause pain,” says Dr. S.V. Kotwal, Senior Urologist at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, “which happens because the stones may have gotten into the ureter or elsewhere in the urinary tract.”
Urine infections are common, particularly in women. Research indicates around 50-60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime while not as many men may develop it.
A urinary tract infection affects the kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra.
In India Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is known to affect about 15% of the population and usually occurs in the ages of 15-50.
It is characterised by intermittent episodes of pain or cramps and changes in bowel patterns. Symptoms may range in intensity. At times you may experience severe pain that may cause you to take a day off from work while at other times the pain may not be as bad.
Prediabetes means that you have a higher than normal blood sugar level but it is not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.
“Prediabetes is becoming an increasingly alarming condition given its high prevalence in India and its asymptomatic nature,” says Dr. Kartikeya Kohli, Associate Consultant, Internal Medicine at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research.
A healthy heart lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease regardless of how old you may be. But did you know that good heart health could also reduce the risk of developing dementia and depression?
Despite the numerous benefits of maintaining a healthy heart and preventing cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke,
Have you been getting headaches that last more than a day?
Were you unsure of what to do when the pain just did not go away?
Did you sleep them off or couldn’t even sleep because the pain was too severe?
With over 300 types of headaches and known causes for only 10% of them,
If you feel tired for a day or two, it may be because you’re stressed or physically exhausted or didn’t get enough sleep.
“If you continue feeling this way for a week or more despite eating well, sleeping and resting, you may be fatigued,” explains Dr. Kartikeya Kohli, Associate Consultant,
With the world in a state of panic and grappling with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and the side effects of the pandemic, it is no wonder that many people are struggling to cope with stress, work life balance and sleep.
While data from India is lacking, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has found that one in three adults suffer from lack of sleep on a daily basis,