Air pollution is a serious global health issue that has resulted in increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. Air pollution causes and worsens a number of diseases, ranging from asthma to cancer, pulmonary illnesses and heart disease. Anyone can experience health impacts from polluted air such as respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties when exercising or doing…
Gestational diabetes is a common disease that affects women who are expecting or are pregnant.If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes or are anxious that it could affect your pregnancy and the baby, you are not alone. Luckily, the condition is manageable through proper diet, exercise and,if necessary, taking medication which can help you…
Myomectomy refers to the surgical procedure of removing uterine fibroids that interfere with normal body functioning and usually develop during childbearing years in women. Laparoscopic myomectomy is one such surgery wherein the uterine fibroids are removed through several small incisions in the abdomen, mostly preferred by patients. In the case of multiple big fibroids, the…
What is Insulin and why does it matter during your pregnancy? Insulin refers to the hormone that is released by the pancreas (located in your stomach) the main function of which is to convert glucose in the blood to the energy that is used by the cells for all kinds of body functions. During pregnancy,…
Pregnancy can come on as the most exciting as well as the most stressful moment at the same time, especially for women at the onset of their first pregnancy. There are a number of myths that are often misleading when it comes to dos and don’ts during pregnancy and our specialists here at Yashoda Hospital…
‘The Good News’ is a harbinger of joy and happiness in individuals’ lives and this joy and happiness become twice if it is a ‘Twin News’. Having twins is always fun. The thought of two similar babies and completing the family in one go make the parents more excited than the usual pregnancy. However, as…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It usually infects the lungs and may also spread to other parts of the body like your brain or spine. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis gets transmitted from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis can…
Nowadays with the inception of cosmetic surgeries and trends, women are undergoing various facial and body surgeries to keep their youth and beauty intact. Cosmetic gynaecological procedures such as Vaginal tightening are in the vogue these days and are catching the eye of a lot of women in India and across the globe. Vaginal tightening…
People of all ages at some point may encounter vision-related troubles and this situation can occur either due to the passage of time or an injury. Any change in the quality of eyesight can have a huge impact on our lives. Before the vision starts deteriorating a person must opt for a vision correction procedure….
What is Melasma and how to treat it? Melasma is a condition of the skin that causes discoloration of the skin in which gray or brown spots may develop on the skin. It may occur in anyone and is not harmful to the health, but it may lead to annoying cosmetic issues. Melasma generally involves…
