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Cosmetic Surgery and the Risk Factors

Cosmetic Surgery and the Risk Factors

Lifestyle and Wellness

Cosmetic surgeons can reshape your face and body with innovative techniques. Botox, face fillers, breast implants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, vaginoplasty and hymenoplasty to name a few.

Parental Tips to Raise Your Child Right

Parental Tips to Raise Your Child Right

Lifestyle and Wellness

Parents need to invest quality time in raising children and instill good values in their growing years.

Ultra-Violet Radiation - Harmful Effects And Benefits

Ultra-Violet Radiation - Harmful Effects And Benefits

Health Information

Ultraviolet radiations are electromagnetic radiations with wavelengths shorter than the shortest wavelength of visible light, " the rays beyond the rainbow".

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Could Living Near Oil And Gas Wells Be Increasing Our Risk Of Heart Disease?

Could Living Near Oil And Gas Wells Be Increasing Our Risk Of Heart Disease?

Environmental Health Dec 12 2018 11:57 PM

People who were living among the Oil And Gas Wells were found to be at an Increased Risk Of Heart Disease. Particulate matter emitted from oil and gas operations is suspected to be associated with it.

Severe Cases Of Depression Can Also Be Managed By Behavior Based Online Therapy

Severe Cases Of Depression Can Also Be Managed By Behavior Based Online Therapy

Mental Health News Dec 12 2018 11:51 PM

Behavioral based Online therapy may help manage the symptoms of severe depression cases too and not just mild and moderate cases, finds a new study.

Overworked? Well Your Eyes Can Tell: Study

Overworked? Well Your Eyes Can Tell: Study

Mental Health News Dec 12 2018 10:52 PM

Your eyes are not just a window to your soul; they can tell if you are overworked, finds a new study.

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Updated Cholesterol Management Guideline 2018

Updated Cholesterol Management Guideline 2018

Health in Focus Dec 12 2018 5:28 PM

The 2018 updated guideline on clinical management of cholesterol has been published. This aims to lower blood cholesterol levels in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

New WHO Guidelines on Housing for Better Health

New WHO Guidelines on Housing for Better Health

Health in Focus Dec 11 2018 5:31 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the first-ever guidelines outlining measures to follow in order to ensure good housing conditions for the better overall health of the population and to prevent disease.

Diabetics Can Eat These 4 Dried Fruits

Diabetics Can Eat These 4 Dried Fruits

Health Watch Dec 11 2018 3:24 PM

Can people with diabetes eat dry fruits? Eating four dried fruits such as dates, apricots, raisins, and sultanas can be good for diabetics, as they contain a lower glycemic index (GI) than white bread.

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New WHO Guidelines on Housing for Better Health

New WHO Guidelines on Housing for Better Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released the first-ever guidelines in order to ensure better housing standards in the community. Good housing conditions mean good health, whereas unhealthy housing causes major illnesses and premature death.

Diabetics Can Eat These 4 Dried Fruits

Diabetics Can Eat These 4 Dried Fruits

People with diabetes can enjoy dried fruits such as dates, apricots, raisins and sultanas. These four dried fruits have a lower glycemic index (GI) than white bread.

Drawing is Beneficial Than Writing for Memory Retention

Drawing is Beneficial Than Writing for Memory Retention

Older adults who take up drawing have better memory compared to those who write. Drawing may help people with dementia who tend to encounter rapid decline in memory and language function.

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed for preventing the rejection of organ transplants such as kidney, heart, and liver. It is also recommended for treating systemic lupus erythematosus, crohn's disease, and psoriasis.

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril is a angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor agent which is prescribed for treating hypertension or high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.It is also used for asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil is a peripheral vasodilator agent prescribed with other blood pressure drugs for treating severe high blood pressure and to stimulate hair regrowth in conditions like androgenic alopecia or hair loss.

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