Appendicitis: A Clear Look at Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis Paid Members Public
Connected to the colon and extending from the large intestine, the appendix is a finger-shaped, 3 1/2-inch-long pouch on the right side of the abdomen. There is no definitive answer on its bodily function, but science has the verdict - you can live without it too, without any apparent
Brain Stroke: Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention Paid Members Public
Stroke is taking over cardiac and cancer diseases to be the leading cause of death and disability. A brain stroke occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is interrupted. Deprived of the much needed oxygen and glucose, the brain cells die. If not caught early, a stroke
Diabetes During Pregnancy: Are You Aware of the Risks? Paid Members Public
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition where pregnant women with no case history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Pregnancy triggers hormonal changes that in turn cause your blood sugar levels to rise. The condition typically surfaces after the 24th week of pregnancy, and physicians recommend
Diabetes Management: What is the best way to control it? Paid Members Public
Diabetes haunts a massive section of the Indian population – it could be you or someone in your family – but it exists close to you. You may have done a voluminous set of tests; you may have been prescribed medical treatment for diabetes and recommended lifestyle adjustments, but are you managing
Why a Routine Liver Function Test is Important Paid Members Public
A workhorse of an organ, the liver carries out multiple functions for your body: it helps break down food, develops proteins, cleans your blood, processes hormones and medication for your body, and stores energy and vitamins for the body. Given the rigour of tasks the liver performs, any change in
Cataracts – Importance of Diagnosis, Types and Symptoms Paid Members Public
Cataracts cloud the natural lens of the eyes in the form of protein build-up. Global statistics indicate that cataract is the cause for blindness among 20 million people in the world. This roughly translates to about 51 % of all cases of blindness. In India, this percentile of blindness caused by
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms and Test Paid Members Public
Vitamin B-12 aids several key bodily functions such as brain health, nerve functioning, and blood cell production. Vitamin B-12 deficiency though is widely prevalent. Given its importance for overall well-being, the Vitamin B-12 levels in your system need to be tracked and a test can be prescribed by a physician
Is yours the Healthiest Company to work for? Paid Members Public
How would the best of Corporate India fare in a Healthiest Companies to Work For ranking? Such an audited ranking would require that organizations push the envelope beyond merely offering health benefits and truly empower employees to utilize these benefits to the fullest to live a healthier, and automatically, happier
