Diagnosing illnesses in their early stages helps treat them more effectively. While an annual health check is essential for men and women, to ensure they are healthy, there are certain tests that are specific only to women. These tests and screenings help identify early onset of diseases that have a higher incidence in women. Diagnosing illnesses in their early stages helps treat them more effectively. Let us look at some recommended annual medical tests...

  A women's health check must take a closer look at signs and symptoms of diseases that are known to be more prevalent amongst women. WHAT ARE THE 5 IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUES THAT WOMEN NEED TO BE SCREENED FOR?   Getting an annual health check up is required to make sure one's overall health is one the right track. It also helps doctors screen for certain age-specific or gender-specific diseases. A women's health check, besides...

  Given that Obstructive Sleep Apnea causes intermittent hypoxia it poses a greater threat to the elderly because it impacts brain structure and function. Q:What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?   Dr:It is a disorder characterised by brief pauses in breathing while sleeping caused by a blockage in the upper air way.   Q:Is snoring a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?   Dr:Yes. Loud snoring, gasping, and snorting while sleeping are amongst the main symptoms of...

  Being diagnosed with heart disease or undergoing heart surgery and then subsequently adopting a number of lifestyle changes is often stressful on the patient. Cardiac rehab will also help the individual to cope better. Just as we keep track of physical development in children through certain milestones, parents must also watch out for red flags in their child's emotional development. Every child at some point feels sad or has an angry outburst. However, if...

  In most cases parents do not see snoring as indicative of any underlying disorder and this may be true to a certain extent. However, if the child snores very loudly and has a very disruptive sleep pattern it is best to see a doctor to find out what could be wrong. Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs due to a blockage in the upper airway that causes the child to stop breathing briefly while sleeping. The...

  Being diagnosed with heart disease or undergoing heart surgery and then subsequently adopting a number of lifestyle changes is often stressful on the patient. Cardiac rehab will also help the individual to cope better. For individuals who have suffered a heart attack or any cardiovascular disease, Cardiac Rehabilitation will prove immensely beneficial to improve heart health and function. Like any rehabilitation program Cardiac Rehab is also a lengthy process that needs dedication and commitment...

  50% of all sexually active individuals have HPV but the body's immune system clears the virus. However, in some cases the virus stays on and can cause cancer C ervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India, after Breast Cancer. Fortunately, it is a treatable cancer but unfortunately there is not enough awareness on early screening and treatment, which means the cancer advances and lives are lost. In order to...

  The most unfortunate part of Glaucoma is that it creeps up on you silently. People do not realize that their vision is affected until it's too late. Glaucoma is one of the main causes for blindness in older people and is hence considered a disease of the elderly. There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about glaucoma that must be busted   Myth #1: GLAUCOMA OCCURS ONLY IN OLD PEOPLE.   While most...

  50% of all sexually active individuals have HPV but the body's immune system clears the virus. However, in some cases the virus stays on and can cause cancer A vaccine is given to prevent a disease. This means it needs to be taken ahead of the onset of the disease for it to be fully effective. Frequently people believe that natural immunity is the best way to combat disease, which may be true. But...

  Human Papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted virus. There are more than 100 strains of HPV of which at least 30 to 40 causes infections in the genital tract. As common as it is, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause a number of infections including cancer and genital warts. It is important to understand how one acquires HPV and how to prevent severe infection to stay safe and healthy.   Q:WHAT IS HPV?...