Both doses of the vaccine need to be taken as recommended by the doctor and both doses should be of the same vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are not interchangeable. About a year ago, we were all shut indoors wondering if we would ever see the end of the pandemic. COVID Cases continue to rise and that makes it absolutely important for everyone to understand the significance of getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is...

  Acne does not make you ugly. They are normal like freckles or stretch marks - they just come and go. Acne is a skin condition in which pores become clogged with dirt, oil, or bacteria, causing inflammation. Our understanding of the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is still evolving. It is known that multiple factors impact acne, including genetic, hormonal, inflammatory, and environmental influences. Because of its implications in many of these factors, diet has...

  Advanced therapy has made it possible to place the radiation only to the parts that need to be treated and this reduces exposure of healthy tissue to radiation. Radiation Therapy is one of the crucial aspects of treating cancer for cure, control and managing pain related to the advanced cancer. However, it is not the only method. There are several factors that the oncologist will consider before prescribing Radiation Therapy to a patient such...

  Ear wax is like 'dirt' or 'gunk', which should not be there in ear normally.   WHAT IS EARWAX?   Cerumen is made up of secretions of the sebaceous and the ceruminous glands located in the outer portion of the ear canal. This will get mixed with dust, dirt and dead skin to form the sticky earwax.   WHAT’S THE USE OF EAR WAX?   Contrary to the popular belief, the ear wax is...

  ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER AWARENESS WEEK (OHANCAW) CAN BE STARTED BY ANYONE, IN ANY TOWN OR CLINIC, AND CAN HELP EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF THESE CANCERS.   WHAT ARE HEAD AND NECK CANCERS (HNCS)?   Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are broad category of malignant tumours which develop from the anatomical structures of the upper aerodigestive tract (nose and paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, upper oesophagus), ear,...

  Proteins help in muscle growth, hence it must find a place in the post-workout meal. Having sufficient protein after a workout gives the body the amino acids required to repair and rebuild muscle proteins. When we talk about exercising, we tend to focus on how much weights we carry and how long and how fast we run on the treadmill. But what happens once you have clocked the workout minutes and are gasping for...

  People with eating disorders can either eat a lot or not at all or have abnormal eating patterns that could lead to depletion of nutrition in their body that ultimately leads to serious health conditions. Treatment involves therapy and establishing a healthy diet to restore the individual's weight to normal levels. We have been conditioned to poke fun at someone who is too skinny and someone who is overweight. We mock those who eat...

  Yoga increases blood flow to reproductive organs, improves endocrine function and hormonal balance and is also known to reduce discomfort associated with IVF treatment. For couples yearning to conceive, but unable to do so, it is NOT the end of the road. There are several Fertility Treatments and Assisted Reproductive Procedures, to help get pregnant. Using In Vitro Fertilization has become widely acceptable and common amongst infertile couples and the stigma is fast wearing...

  Those who smoke tobacco on a daily basis are putting themselves at risk of cancer. Cancer is definitely not good news. But there is good news in the vicinity. For some of the most common types of Cancer, there are early screening tests that can help detect the disease in an early stage. When detected earlier, there is more scope for treatment, which increases chances of survival. Now that is definitely good news. You...

  AGEING IS A FACT OF LIFE, LOOKING YOUR AGE IS NOT - GLOWING SKIN IS ALWAYS IN. CHEMICAL PEELS: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM   HIGHLIGHTS:   WHAT IS CHEMICAL PEEL? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEEL? IS CHEMICAL PEEL SAFE? WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A CHEMICAL PEEL? WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL? WHEN TO CONSIDER CHEMICAL PEELS? WHO SHOULD NOT GET A...