Worldwide, one in 3800 new-borns have Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) and in India, the statistics are one in 2640! Congenital Hypothyroidism is twice as common in girls as in boys. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment can often mean a normal life for babies with CH. The screening test is simple and…
Your Med Guide
It is National Safety Month and we all know that health and safety go together. While there are several aspects to health, I think one area that requires the maximum attention is medication safety. How many times have we visited the doctor for an ailment and come back with a…
We all know that bullying (of any kind) can have a significant short-term effect on the mental health of a child… but it’s increasingly clear that cyberbullying can also have significant long-term consequences on a child if it’s not addressed in a timely manner. Here’s what could happen if you…
I’ve been seeing a lot of references to the DASH diet – rated the #1 diet for four years in a row by the US News and World Report, and on World Hypertension Day, I feel compelled to explore it further and perhaps, even follow it. DASH stands of Dietary…
Have you recently turned down invites to parties only because you struggle to be a part of your friend’s conversation due to the noise around? Do you feel awkward when you don’t get a word in, or feel embarrassed to ask people to repeat whatever they said? If these situations…
Man may be able to survive without many things, but without water, there is no life. Did you know… Our lungs are 90% water Our brain is 80% water Our muscles are 70% water Our body is 70% water Just a 5% drop in our body fluids can result in…
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. Getting to know our kidneys on World Kidney Day The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that…