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Covid-19 2nd Wave: How It Affects Kids & What Parents Must Remember

By Dr.Priya Biswakumar, Consultant Pediatrician, Indira Child Care and Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai The very mention of the words “Corona/COVID” are enough to send most people, especially parents and children into a tizzy. It is so astonishing in this day and age when we think we have conquered the moon and landed in mars, that such a tiny […]

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Women’s Health: What To Look Out For In Your 40s

‘Coz 40 is the new 30!

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COVID-19

Staying Healthy In The Times Of Social Distancing

Our lives have taken a rapid change of turn in the past few weeks- especially in India. From cutting down on our visits outside to coming to a grinding halt and staying put in our homes- the Coronavirus outbreak has ensured we come up with new ideas to practise social distancing at its best. Agreed- […]

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COVID-19 General

Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Stay Safe?

The Coronavirus outbreak has now reached more than 50 countries across the world, and with effects on markets as well as travels across the world, this is easily the biggest health scare we have witnessed in recent times. Amidst stringent actions taken by the governments in the affected countries, there are a number of fake […]

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Mental Health

Coping With Trauma & Disaster- The Right Way

By Dr.R.Thara and Dr.Latha Srinivasan of SCARF Any disaster leaves people with a great sense of anger, betrayal, hurt and anguish caused by the loss of human life and livelihood. This can be very traumatic for the individual as it hampers his normal coping capacity, which in turn disrupts his daily living. Persons who have […]

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Pancreatitis- Causes, Treatment & The Whipple Procedure

The Whipple procedure is one of the most common surgical treatment for curing pancreatic cancer. But before explaining about that- here is a look at what the pancreas does and all about pancreatitis. The pancreas, often referred to as the sleeping tiger, is an important organ and it has a lot of functions. It is […]

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General

Computers & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- What’s The Connection?

CTS affects workers in many fields. It is common among draftsmen, meat cutters, secretaries, musicians, assembly-line workers, automotive repair workers, and many others. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among computer keyboard users, it is observed. What Causes CTS? Eight bones in the wrist, called carpals form a tunnel-like structure. The median nerve travels from the […]

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Children General Most Popular Reads

The Right Way To Treat Your Child’s Common Cold

What you should and shouldn’t do when common cold attacks you.

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Children

World Autism Day: The Basics Of Autism Explained

Everything you needed to know about autism.