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Genetic Test Can Reduce the Morbidity and Mortality of a Febrile Child

Fever is the most common sign of childhood illness among pre-school children. Normal body temperature varies from one child to another throughout the day. Most acute fever in children is caused by...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Wed, Sep 21, 2016   (4478)

Dengue Fever - Protect Yourself From Dreaded Monsoon Disease

Dengue fever or dengue- hemorrhagic fever (more severe form) is an infectious tropical disease caused by a bite of the mosquito that carries the dengue virus and is prevalent in the tropical regions ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Mon, Sep 19, 2016   (7744)

Thirty One New Genes Linked to Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Blood pressure is the exertion of blood pushing against the sides of blood vessels as it circulates. Elevated blood pressure or hypertension means an increase from the normal blood pressure which exe...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Fri, Sep 16, 2016   (4700)

A Strand of Hair Can Help Trace an Individual

Hair is made up of a protein called Keratin. Proteins are made of amino acids which are the building blocks of life. A Protein present in the hair contains a lot of information that can uniquely iden...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Wed, Sep 14, 2016   (4964)

Understanding The New Powerful Technology- Crispr Cas9

A revolutionary technology CRISPR-Cas9 is the talk of the scientific world at the moment. It is being considered as a revolutionary technology that will finally help scientists to edit and transfor...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by GAIRIKA BHATTACHARYA on Mon, Sep 12, 2016   (4652)

Facial Features are Determined by Genes

  Genes play a great role in framing character such as decision making and self control but recent studies suggest that genes are involved in the development of facial features and facial abno...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Mon, Sep 12, 2016   (4425)

Tips to Ease Back Pain

Back pain is the most common ailment that affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. Pain in the back may be linked to ligaments around the spine, nerves, spinal cords and the skin around ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Thu, Sep 8, 2016   (5085)

Is Your Body Weight Ideal For Your Height?

Weight is an important criteria to assess the growth and developmental status of the child. Among Indian children, the weight of a full term neonate at birth is approximately 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg.  ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Wed, Sep 7, 2016   (5222)

Enhancing Life With Cystic Fibrosis-Genetic Disease

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that affects the respiratory , digestive and reproductive system caused by Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator (CFTR ) g...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kanimozhi Tamilselvan on Tue, Sep 6, 2016   (5342)

Enjoy Explosive Health Benefits with Rainbow Colours in Your Diet

You can reap amazing health benefits by eating a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits. Studies suggest that if you desire improved memory, lower risk for stroke, diabetes,heart attack, and sev...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Hannah Punitha on Sun, Dec 29, 2013   (23192)

Food Adulteration in India

With news of Health Departments raiding various places in Delhi and Chennai on two consecutive days it is quite evident that we are facing the danger of food adulteration on a large scale. Though i...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Trupti Shirole on Thu, Apr 21, 2011   (28039)

Painless treatment of piles ; Stapler surgery and DG- HAL

  If Piles (hemorrhoids) are detected at an early stage it can be treated effectively without having to do open painful surgery. Many advanced minimally invasive techniques are availab...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Jhawar-Hospital on Sun, Jan 24, 2010   (23915)

What’s the Difference between Viruses, Viroids and Virusoids?

Kaushik Bharati, PhD   What are Viruses?   Viruses are a unique and distinct group of infectious agents that are characterized by their simple, acellular organization and mode...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Kaushik Bharati on Thu, Sep 24, 2015   (47228)

DNB diploma gets international recognition

It is great to read that the DNB diploma offered by the National Board of Examinations , New Delhi, India has gained recognition in Europe and Middle East. The RCS Edinburgh now recognizes surgeons ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Tue, Nov 8, 2011   (26106)

Homeopathy Remedies for the Elderly & Their Problems

Our last part of life is the old age. Some think  it is good to die early than suffer in old age. The physical and mental suffering like SENILE DEMENTIA during old age frightens most ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by arun kumar burnwal on Mon, Jun 6, 2011   (75320)

How To Relish The Banana Stem For Good Health

Banana stem, appearing as a waste of the banana plant is supposed to be very good for health. One can use banana stem for its high nutritive value in different ways. It is also a source of energy and...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Nirmala Subramanian on Tue, Feb 16, 2010   (44271)

An Eating Disorder called Pica

In my childhood days, I was friends with a girl in the neighbourhood who would secretly nibble on ash chips from the small mud ‘choolah’ in her backyard. She would encourage me to taste s...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Mon, Apr 4, 2011   (37382)

Sleep Deprivation

SLEEP DERPRIVATION AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH In simple terms, Sleep Deprivation means not getting sufficient amount of sleep which may occur due to numerous reasons: from physical illness to menta...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Mansi Midha on Fri, Jun 21, 2013   (31640)

How to Get Rid of Teeth Sensitivity

Have you had this irritating toothache when you eat something too sweet, sour, cold, or hot? Well, you are not alone. According to American Dental Association, 1 in 8 adults suffer from pain due to s...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Krishna Bora on Tue, Aug 13, 2013   (24772)
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