Health News in Pune, page 11

Increased dust, air pollution post lockdown is increasing COPD cases

Amid fear and uncertainties, Covid 19 pandemic has given us a less polluted environment. The lockdown imposed throughout the country has improved air quality over the past few mont...

28 Nov 2020

COVID 19, Plot thickens as the blood thickens

Once considered as a flu-like infection, COVID-19 has gradually shown us that this is nothing like Influenza and related flu-like illnesses. It has revealed its other myriad manife...

27 Nov 2020

Diabetes Mellitus, Tips to prevention

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that is endemic in India. What was previously a disease of the developed world has made its way through the small towns and villages of our country....

26 Nov 2020

Most Popular Types of Contraceptives to Suit Different Needs

Family planning and birth control have gathered much importance in recent days thus increasing the demand for contraceptives. These contraceptives can help in avoiding unintended p...

24 Nov 2020

Aster CMI Hospital conducts free Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate surgeries during the pandemic to bring smiles to the under-privileged children

Till date, Aster CMI hospital as a part of the Aster Volunteers initiative in association with Love Without Reason Foundation has conducted more than 100 cost-free surgeries to bri...

24 Nov 2020

Breastfeeding a premature baby, Tips to know

Breastfeeding is one of the important factors for a newborn and the mother. Especially when it is a premature baby, introducing the baby to the mother’s breastmilk takes a lot of e...

24 Nov 2020

Does your child have allergic rhinitis? Here are the symptoms

Allergic rhinitis, also known as Hay Fever is an allergic response to certain particles and is a common health condition among adults and children. This condition can trigger an al...

21 Nov 2020

How to tackle stress and skin problems during the Covid-19 pandemic

Authored by, Dr.Shireen Furtado, Consultant - Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology, Aster CMI Hospital You can’t always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes...

19 Nov 2020

Precautionary measures which diabetic patients need to take during the pandemic

Author name - Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant, Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, it is important to remember that diabetics have a much weaker im...

13 Nov 2020

Night sweats or hot flashes - What to do they indicate?

Sweating is a common body mechanism through which the body regulates its temperature. It is common for us to sweat during hot weather, after finishing workout or yoga or after any...

12 Nov 2020

Prevent eye strain while working and studying from home with these tips

The COVID 19 pandemic has maximized digital device usage among people of all age groups. Working professionals and students have switched to remote work and schooling to avoid step...

5 Nov 2020

Cravings during pregnancy, Food to avoid

Pregnancy is a beautiful phase of a woman’s life. She has to be more careful about herself as there is a new life inside her. During pregnancy the mother is responsible for the hea...

27 Oct 2020

Leg pain or muscle cramps? - It could be symptoms of deep vein thrombosis

Pain in the legs or muscle cramps are usually ignored or shrugged off without a second thought. Ifthe pain persists for a longer time then one normally chooses the easily available...

24 Oct 2020

Ensure better heart health when you work from home

Dr. Prabhakar Shetty, Chief of Cardiology, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur COVID -19 pandemic is one of the worst pandemics of our time, and right now it may seem nev...

12 Oct 2020

Why is it vital to maintain nutritional levels in the body?

Eating right food at the right time is a common advice we keep hearing routinely. However, what food is the right food is the question posed many a times. Well, the formula is to i...

5 Oct 2020

Now is the time to be there for your elders, more than ever

In the present scenario where the world is battling the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to care for the elderly population.

27 Aug 2020

To wash hands, use soap and water whenever possible

Due to Covid 19 pandemic, frequent use of hand sanitizer and hand washing has become the new essential of our lives over the last six months. Hand sanitizer is a great supplement t...

25 Aug 2020

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF GLUTEN FREE FOODS.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye. A gluten-free diet is generally helpful for a person suffering from celiac disease which is an autoimmune condition. Where gluten d...

20 Aug 2020

Tips to prevent mosquito-borne disease

As refreshing as it may feel, the onset of the rains brings with them a host of diseases and infections that can pose a serious range of health threats for you and your family. The...

18 Aug 2020

Be cautious of these monsoon diseases

The much-awaited monsoon season is here. Providing respite from the summer heat this season is most awaited. People love the monsoon season for the cooling touch it brings post the...

25 Jul 2020