World Physiotherapy Day is observed every year on September 8 to highlight the contribution physiotherapists make to healthcare and rehabilitation. Although physiotherapy is often associated with join...
A fever can occur with many infections, including influenza, dengue, malaria and typhoid. While a mild temperature can sometimes be managed with rest and fluids, a reading of 103°F (39.4°C) is conside...
A remarkable experiment in transplant medicine has demonstrated how a genetically modified pig kidney could potentially serve as a temporary lifeline for people waiting for a human donor organ.Tim And...
Poor oral health may have effects that go beyond the teeth and gums. Research published in the journal Science Advances has drawn attention to a possible connection between severe gum disease and Alzh...
Feeling thirsty is one of the body’s natural ways of telling you that it needs fluids. After spending time in hot weather, exercising or sweating heavily, drinking water will usually make you feel bet...
A serious drug-safety concern has emerged in India after vials labelled as the anti-rabies vaccine Abhayrab were seized from an unlicensed premises in Delhi and later failed a government potency test....
Fever often improves within a few days with rest, fluids and appropriate treatment, especially when it is linked to a common viral or bacterial infection. However, recovery does not always mean that e...
Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and muscles and supporting normal immune function. Despite its importance, low vitamin D levels can sometimes go unnoticed because the sy...
Feeling unusually tired, weak or dizzy can sometimes be associated with anemia, a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to adequately carry oxygen. Whi...
Dates, commonly known as khajur in India, are naturally sweet fruits enjoyed both as a snack and as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. Apart from their rich taste, dates contain carbohydrates, fibr...
