Though clinically termed as Haemorrhoids, the colloquial familiarity with the masses for the same is as Piles/it is commonly known among the masses as Piles. A medical condition caused by swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus that becomes…

A heart attack is a stressful and frightening experience not only for patient, but for the entire family.Despite of advances in the field of medicine, a heart attack still remains one of the leading causes of death in the world.Consultant…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report, India today heads the world in diabetic patients and this number is projected to increase to 79.4 million by the year 2030.[1] Recent surveys indicate that diabetes now affects a staggering 10-16%…

What’s dementia? A decline in  higher mental functioning ,remembering and reasoning ,without much motor deficits initially though it may accrue later on ,so  that it interferes with a person’s daily life. Who are prone? Dementia affects the elderly (1/3rd of…

What is HbA1c Test? HbA1c Test or Glycated Haemoglobin test (Glycohaemoglobin Test or simply A1c Test) measures the average blood sugar levels for the past 3-4 months. It is crucial for every diabetic person. Haemoglobin, a protein in the Red…

Free radicals or Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are waste substances produced by the cells as the human body processes food and reacts to its environment. Antioxidants help to negate these harmful free radicals thereby boosting health. This property of antioxidants…