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General

Demystifying the Saga of Surgery

A throwback on how the life saving skill has evolved over the ages!

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General

Are You Washing Your Hands The Right Way?

The basic practise that helps kill the germs..

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Children

World Autism Day: The Basics Of Autism Explained

Everything you needed to know about autism.

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Children

Squint In Children & How It Can Be Corrected

By Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. S. Meenakshi Squint or otherwise known as ‘strabismus’ is not an uncommon eye problem in children and adults. Essentially it refers to eyes that are not aligned with each other. The popular term would be crossed eyes.   Squint in children: Children can be born with squint eyes or sometimes the […]

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Women's Wellness

How Thyroid Impacts Women’s Fertility

The inability to conceive is often a distressing experience for couples. Approximately 15% of couples have difficulty conceiving. Of these couples, a male factor is present in almost 60% (a contributory cause in 40% and a sole factor in 20%). Male fertility is dependent upon an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis to initiate and maintain quantitatively and […]

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General

Nipah Virus- Factsheet, Signs & Symptoms

Everyone around is talking about the dreaded Nipah Virus and how it is endangering the lives of people and healthcare professionals in remote parts of Kerala. What is this Nipah virus? Where did this suddenly come from? Can it be treated? Let’s find out. [the_ad id=”1146″] Basic facts you should know about Nipah virus: First […]

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General Summer Care

Healthy Indian Foods To Keep You Cool This Summer

By Consultant Nutritionist and Dietitian Dharini Krishnan Summer is in full swing. Everybody is trying to beat the heat with every method available. Some have gone to the hill stations, only to come back to this heat. Some have installed coolers or air conditioners to feel cool at the hottest part of the day. Apart […]

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General Mental Health

Mental Health Care Bill and the need for Mental Well-Being

Salient features of the newly passed Mental Health Care Bill