Wellbeing
What is viral hepatitis and how is it affecting people?
Viral hepatitis, as the name implies, refers to liver damage or inflammation caused by a viral infection. It is a systemic or generalised infection...
High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study
The study looked at the average systolic blood pressure years before the first stroke in over 40,000 adults aged 18 and older who had no history of...
SIMS observes World Plastic Surgery Day
Competitions such as quizzes for nurses and doctors, poster presentations, and short film contests are held for healthcare professionals.
Hepatitis: Dispelling misconceptions
Dr N Murugan, Senior Consultant in Hepatology, Apollo Hospitals
Dt Health: Lifestyle choices, stress, nutrition affect fertility at...
CHENNAI: Millions of people struggle with infertility every year, but it’s still a taboo subject that’s typically discussed in secret. The belief...
Ladies, do breast self-exam once a month to catch cancer early
Data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) showed that breast cancer accounted for 28.2 per cent of all female cancers, with an estimated...
Woman with rare autoimmune disorder successfully treated during...
Autoimmune disorders like Factor 13 acquired deficiency can complicate pregnancies, as antibodies generated by the mother may affect foetal...
Agricultural pesticide may pose cancer risk as bad as smoking: Study
The research published in the journal Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society found that even non-farmers living in areas with heavy agricultural...
