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Leukemia - Types and Early Symptoms

A type of cancer that affects the blood cells, leukaemia hinders the body’s immunity. In blood cancer, there is a rapid production of white blood cells in the bone marrow, which in turn, affects the production of red blood cells and platelets in the body.

Dr. Sandeep Batra In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer- What do you need to know?

Over the long term, drinking alcohol increases your risk of serious illnesses, such as mouth, throat and breast cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) cites between 5-6% of new cancers and cancer deaths globally as directly attributable to alcohol. Of course, not everyone who drinks will get cancer. But scientists have found that some cancers are more common in people who drink alcohol than those who don’t.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 5 min read

What Is Annual Lung Screening? How Frequent Should We Have It?

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in India, makes it deadlier than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Although the advancements in the medical field are declining the death rate, the number of cases getting registered each year continues to be a staggering one.

Dr. Waseem Abbas In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Can Lung Cancer Screening Help in Detecting Cancer?

By far one of the major causes of cancer deaths in both men and women is lung cancer. Why? Because the symptoms usually do not show up until the disease has reached its advanced stage and has become untreatable. And even if they show up, people mistake them as any other health condition that may be because of an infection. This approach delays the diagnosis; thus, affecting the lung cancer survival rate. However, like any other cancer, lung cancer treatment can be a lifesaver, if the condition is detected in its early stage.

Dr. Waseem Abbas In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

Eye Flu: Symptoms, Prevention, and At-Home Care

Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Jul 26 , 2023 | 3 min read

4 Things You Should Know Before Starting Chemotherapy!

Chemotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It targets cells that divide and spread quickly, to restrict the spread of cancer. However, this treatment affects your whole body as well as the fast-growing healthy cells as well. Here are some things that you should know before starting chemotherapy. Dr. Gopal Sharma, Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali mentions 4 factors for you to be aware of chemotherapy.

Dr. Gopal Sharma In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

Even though men don’t have breasts, but they do have a few tissues in the pectoral region. An adult man’s “breasts” are similar to those of a prepubescent girl. Since the men's breasts are also made up of some tissues, we cannot say that men cannot get breast cancer.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

Natural healing through ayurveda

Ayurveda is based on a belief that health and wellness are closely associated with the mind, body and spirit. According to Dr. Deepika Gunawant, Ayurveda is a system of Indian medicine that is useful for tackling health and wellness related issues in a comprehensive manner, considering the personality traits of an individual.

Dr. Deepika Gunawant In Ayurveda Medicine Health And Wellness

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

3 myths debunked regarding growth in children

There are a lot of myths regarding growth that run in our society for a long time. It’s time to know that these myths could have an adverse effect on the growth of the child as the necessary actions are not taken on time.

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Health And Wellness

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

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