5 health problems faced by working women
International Women’s day 2023 on 8th March, is being celebrated with the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. Women today are in the forefront of all the major sectors of the Indian economy. But, when it comes to handling multiple chores involving personal and professional life, health issues take a side step and
Recognising hearing problems in babies and children – A guide for new parents
1 in 4 people including children are projected to have hearing difficulties by 2050. Yes, you read it right. In India, there are approximately 5-6 infants and children with hearing issues which may increase in huge numbers in the coming years. This may be due to developmental issues during foetal growth (when the baby is
What you must know about Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer is a major public health problem in India with an incidence of 96,922 new cases and mortality of 60,078 cases every year. Cancer of the cervix is the 2nd most common cancer amongst Indian women aged 25-44 years after breast cancer. It is to be noted that if detected early, this cancer is fully curable. Cervical cancer usually begins as a sexually transmitted infection
Abnormal Heart Rhythms – Symptoms & Treatment
1.What are abnormal heart rhythms? When the heart is beating too fast, too slow or in an irregular fashion the condition is termed as an abnormal rhythm. 2. What are the symptoms? A person can experience palpitations, dizziness or blackouts, feeling of thump in the heart, feeling of a missed beats and sometimes loss of
What advantages does a robotic surgery have over traditional surgeries?
What advantages does a robotic surgery have over traditional surgeries? Robotic surgeries involve the use of machines that have tiny cameras and very small instruments attached to them. A surgeon, working on the console, places himself/herself close to the patient and makes precise movements from inside the console, mimicked by the robotic equipment. These are
What is Movember?
What is Movember? Movember (Mo = moustache and November) is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. Using the moustache as the driving symbol of the movement, the goal of Movember is to
DECODING THE PURPLE RIBBON
DECODING THE PURPLE RIBBON WORLDWIDE NOVEMBER IS OBSERVED AS PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH REPRESENTED BY A PURPLE RIBBON. LET’S DECODE SOME FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT THIS LETHAL CANCER WHICH TAKES APPROXIMATELY > 4.6 LAKHS LIVES EVERY YEAR. WHAT IS PANCREATIC CANCER Pancreatic cancer arises from the normal pancreatic cells when there are certain mutations in
Myths & reality about breast cancer
Myths & reality about breast cancer Breast cancer is the commonest malignancy among women globally. Every year, October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally, to motivate women to go for screening to check whether they are at risk. In this article, we will address common myths about breast cancer. Myth: Only women get
Can I lower my risk of breast cancer?
Can I lower my risk of breast cancer? In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 6 lac deaths were reported globally, making it the world’s most prevalent cancer. India’s National Health Profile predicted that by 2022, breast cancer will overtake cervical cancer as the most common type of cancer
Measles: Know about the causes, symptoms & prevention
Measles: Know about the causes, symptoms & prevention What is measles? Measles is a contagious viral illness associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Measles spreads by air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes and the aerosolised particles are inhaled. Symptoms of measles It is maximally transmitted during the prodromal stage i.e. 4-5 days