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What Actually Happens As You Age: The Weakening Pillars And What You Can Do About It

For all of us, the first signs of aging are on the surface, creep up slowly, and are vague: darker undereye circles that seem somehow larger than the last time, a few lines between our eyebrows, an odd collection of extra skin folds where none existed, fullness under the chin, blunted jaw lines, a bulge here and a sag there… But these outward changes are the result of deeper structural changes in our bones, muscle, fat, and skin. These small changes add up and make the big difference in how we look as we a

Dr. Manoj Johar In Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery

Jan 15 , 2019 | 2 min read

Do Blood Cancer Treatments Affect Fertility?

Blood cancer is one of the most devastating diseases that have affected millions of people across the world. This disease occurs in the bone marrow and significantly affects the body's immune system. The causes of blood cancer are still unknown. However, there are some risk factors associated with blood cancer including a weak immune system, ageing, and family history. Treating this disease is in itself a tough task. Only well-renowned hospitals who have highly qualified oncologists and latest treatment

Dr. Pravas Chandra Mishra In Cancer Care / Oncology

May 11 , 2018 | 3 min read

Can Salt Cause Heart Failure?

Salt is a major component of food; however, consuming too much salt can have negative effects on the body, including high blood pressure level. Furthermore, elevated blood pressure increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease that may also lead to heart failure. So, to keep the heart's health intact, it is important to limit the amount of salt each day. Our experts say that a high blood pressure puts added force against the walls of the arteries. This extra pressure, in future, can damage the

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Apr 27 , 2018 | 2 min read

Do You Know the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure?

CHF or congestive heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the pumping action of the heart muscles. When this happens, blood is not able to move efficiently through the circulatory system, and the ventricles are unable to pump sufficient amount of blood to the body. As a result, blood and other fluids start accumulating inside the liver, lungs, abdomen and lower body. Any delay in congestive heart failure treatment can be life-threatening. We at Max Healthcare advise seeking imme

Dr. Gaurav Minocha In Cardiac Sciences

Apr 10 , 2018 | 3 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi

Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology

May 18 , 2018 | 3 min read

All You Need to Know About Kidney Stones (Infographic)

Dr. Dilip Bhalla, Associate Director - Renal /Kidney Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, says, atleast 1 in 10 Indians will suffer from kidney stones at least once in their life. They need to aware of its causes and what needs to be done for their treatment. Below infographic explains all about the factors and symptoms of kidney stones.

Dr. Dilip Bhalla In Nephrology

Mar 26 , 2018 | 1 min read

Do You Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an excessive growth of cells of the breast. It is highly prevalent in women but can affect men also. Cancer cells have a tendency to break away from a primary tumour and spread to other parts of the body such as lymph nodes around the breast, and liver, lung, and bones, causing Metastatic cancer or Stage IV cancer. Breast cancer can be of different types such as ductal, lobular, inflammatory, medullary, etc. Metastases can occur with all types of breast cancer that is invasive. However,

Dr. Arun Goel In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Mar 20 , 2018 | 2 min read

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked!

Though there are many diseases that are rife with myths and half-truths, breast cancer is one of the most misunderstood. Whether it's the ideal age to get yourself screened or the symptoms that you should watch out for, a lot of what you consider fact may actually be false. Dr. Arun Goel , Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali , debunks some of the most common myths that surround breast cancer. Myth: Wearing a wired bra increases your risk of getting breast cancer

Dr. Arun Goel In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Mar 08 , 2018 | 2 min read

Can Breast Cancer Recur? How Will I Know?

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for not only the patient but also her loved ones. The treatment for breast cancer is multimodality and can be long drawn. To be cancer free and remain that way is what every patient aspires to be, but, unfortunately, some patients will come back with a recurrence- local or distant. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath , Associate Director & Head - Breast Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj , says, Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, an

Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Feb 27 , 2018 | 3 min read

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