10 Risk Factors for Cancer

Healthy skin.

What is cancer? Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases.

Diarrhoea: A Common Childhood Problem

Stomachache.

As pediatricians, we know that childhood illnesses can be a tremendous source of stress for parents. Often, a lot of this stress is related to the parents’ lack of understanding about their child’s illness, and the worry that their child’s health is no longer within their control..

7 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers

Breastfeeding.

The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting moments for a woman. But amidst all the excitement, most women also experience moments of anxiety, and especially so if they are first-time mothers.

Anti cancer foods

Healthy food.

While there is no special ‘anticancer diet,’ eating plenty of certain fruits and vegetables can certainly help reduce your risk of getting cancer.

Plant foods offer protection in a number of ways. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide a number of phytochemicals that are natural antioxidants. Many of which seem to protect and repair our DNA. Some antioxidants appear to affect cancer cells, controlling their growth and spread. Fibre Some foods can have a more direct effect on specific types of cancer.

Preventing heart disease: Know risk to no risk

Preventing heart disease.

The World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the World Bank are all unanimous in their verdict – India is suffering huge economic burdens due to heart and blood vessel diseases (principally heart attacks and strokes). Over 3 million Indians presently lose their lives annually due to these diseases and the toll is expected to rise to over 5 million deaths in 2020.