What does a Complete Blood Count measure? A complete guide
Our doctors and insurance companies often tell us to get a regular body checkup done. These tests ar....
Why get a yearly Full body checkup? Here are 5 reasons
As we get older, we have to pay more attention to any possible problems with our health. Medical tes....
Mental health concerns - due to diseases of the hormonal system: it can happen!
Mental Health Concerns Certain diseases of the endocrine (hormonal) system are associated with mental illness or psychiatric manifestations. There is growing evidence in recent years on this phenomenon, including its effect on the patient’s quality....
Three Myths about HIV/AIDS Busted
HIV and AIDS are serious health concerns that continue to spread worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, over 39 million people have died because of HIV or AIDS since 1981. Despite having infected a lot of people, there seemed to be se....
What is hepatitis? What is liver disease?
Frequently asked questions about a Liver disease What could be the possible symptoms of a Liver disease? 1. Weakness 2. Fatigue 3. Loss of appetite 4. Nausea 5. Vomiting 6.Weight Loss 7. Abdominal pain & bloating when fluid accumulates in the abd....
What is hepatitis B? What are the symptoms and treatment options?
Hepatitis B: Everything you wanted to know Hepatitis is posing to be a major health problem in India. Based on the prevalence of the hepatitis B carrier state, it is divided into three zones:- India falls in the intermediate endemic zone with the sur....
What is the Vitamin D test? When is it recommended?
Vitamin D: All you wanted to know about it. Are you deficient in it? What is the test like? What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is vital for strong bones. It also has important, emerging roles in immune function and cancer prevention. Deficiencies at any st....
Thyroid function tests - What are they and what do the tests mean?
THYROID FUNCTION TESTS Before we get into the details of the tests involved first let’s understand the details about the thyroid gland itself. WHERE IS THE THYROID GLAND? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the....