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Here Is What You Need to Know About Earwax, Published by Dr.Kumar Ashutosh

Wax is a natural secretion of the ceruminous and sebaceous glands found in the ear canal. It protects the eardrum from infections, trauma, and water. Though wax is not a problem, excess wax is. Professional help must always be taken for wax cleaning.. read more »

Sexual Problems in Young Men, Published by Dr.sheetal kamble

Sexual problems in men are very common, but they are often not openly addressed due to fear of social stigma.. read more »

Mole or Melanoma: When to Worry?, Published by Dr.Nandhini J

Melanoma is a grave disease that mostly arises from an innocent-looking mole. If a mole is present on the body, here is how you can know if it is just a mole or melanoma. This article sketches the various aspects of the mole, from its morphology to the preventive measures.. read more »

Lifestyle Modifications for Women's Health, Published by Dr.Shakti Mishra

This article talks about the healthy habits every busy woman should develop, to prevent diseases in the long run and be able to enjoy life to its fullest.. read more »

Preventive Foot Care in Diabetes, Published by Dr.Ajit Kumar Varma

It is estimated that 15 % of all the diabetic patients get foot ulcers. Among them, 1 % require a higher-level amputation. In a diabetic patient, deformities of the toes and feet occur, causing areas of raised plantar pressures and ulcer formation. These act as portals of entry for bacteria, leading to severe infections, which due to their immunocompromised state, can lead to amputations and sometimes a life-threatening situation.. read more »

A New Drug to Pump up the Weak Heart, Published by Dr.Malay Shukla

Sacubitril and Valsartan is a new combination drug introduced under the brand name Entresto to treat patients with heart failure. It has been found to be successful in decreasing the rate of mortality and hospitalization in a large trial with more than 8000 patients. It is approved in North America and Europe. Its real performance is to be seen in the coming years.. read more »

Alcoholism and Its Rising Menace, Published by Dr.Ajay Singh

Drug addiction is increasingly emerging as a menace in today’s society. Among substances of abuse, alcohol is ranked second, next only to tobacco consumption. According to recent studies, the prevalence of alcohol users is about 21.4 %, with the age of initiation dropping to 17 years. This trend is leading to an increased incidence of physical as well as psychological illnesses. So, it is the need of the hour to create awareness regarding this social evil.. read more »

Tips to Losing and Maintaining a Healthy Weight , Published by Dr.Isaac Gana

This article talks about foods that can help you lose weight and maintain it and also regarding how you can exercise effectively for weight loss.. read more »

Is Hormonal Contraception Really Safe?, Published by Dr.Sujata Mittal

Menstruation is regulated by a very delicate balance by the proper functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and is affected by every aspect of life including sleep, exercise, season, weather, and diet. The modern life which relies more on physicality has pressed into the minds of women that monthly cycles are a burden and health can be achieved by suppressing the cycles with the help of hormonal pills. They are synthetic preparations which cause artificial bleeding and have detrimental side effects.. read more »

Is Your Chest Pain a Heartburn or a Heart Attack?, Published by Dr.Vasantha K S

This article clears up confusion regarding chest pain due to heartburn that is frequently misunderstood to be a heart attack and the main differences between the two types of conditions.. read more »