'Diabesity' is in the news with a study being conducted by the BLK superspeciality hopsital in association with the University of Dresden in germany and the Beijing Genomics Institute of China. With this study, they'd like to explore the link between obesity and the rising menace of diabetes.But
May 17 2013, 2:29 pm
Read MoreWhen anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart attack’, the phenomenon is quickly becoming very common. Silent heart attacks are the same as
May 14 2013, 8:27 am
Read MoreAmrita Sinha, aged 26 years, a law researcher from Delhi can’t imagine a single day without a burger and French fries. This is her staple diet. Welcome to the world of ever growing food addicts. Next time before you bite into your favourite snack ask yourself the question whether you are really
May 5 2013, 9:59 am
Read MoreIn my professional work specializing in female sexual dysfunction, low libido or low sexual desire is very common. For some women, they have never felt an interest in sex, and for others they have seen a change over a period of time. Whether the root is psychological, physiological, or both,
April 29 2013, 8:47 am
Read MoreYesterday Tushar Kapoor’s man boobs or 'moobs' as they are colloquially known were one of the most discussed terms on Twitter. There’s absolutely nothing more embarrassing for a guy than man boobs. Medically the condition is called Gynaecomastia (we're not saying Tushar has this condition), the
April 23 2013, 4:59 pm
Read MoreFrom that 3pm trip to the snack machine to those evenings curled up on the sofa with your favourite treat, we all know the major culprits when it comes to gaining weight. However, the reasons why you’re struggling to keep off the pounds may not be as obvious as you think. To rid yourself of
April 27 2013, 7:56 am
Read MoreIn recent years, India has managed to control communicable diseases like malaria, cholera and polio. However, the nation now has to deal with a new breed of developed world obesity-fuelled diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular ailments. Coupled with a sedentary urban lifestyle, increased
April 26 2013, 12:22 pm
Read MoreA 2010 Lancet paper on the Burden of Disease in India found that Indians are the most vulnerable group to cardiovascular diseases in the world! A genetic mutation combined with unhealthy lifestyles is responsible for this shocking fact and increase of a number of lifestyle diseases like heart
April 26 2013, 12:23 pm
Read MoreHow drinking tea is good for you Tea has long been an institution, with millions of cups supped each day, making it an unlikely staple of modern-day living. But now it seems that green tea and even the humble brew could also offer more than a simple caffeine fix with tremendous health benefits to
April 24 2013, 4:11 pm
Read More29th September is World Heart Day One morning Rahul, a cheerful and healthy-appearing 29 year old, was unable to bounce out of his bed as usual and needed help to arise from the bed. After a few anxious moments he felt alright and went about his regular routine. However, friends and family urged
April 26 2013, 12:22 pm
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