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Recently, a five-year-old girl from Karnataka’s Kolar district has been tested positive for Zika Virus, marking the first case in the State. According to state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar the government is monitoring the situation…

If you are attempting to reduce weight, you might have heard about the term water weight. It is simply the total amount of water that your body holds. A human body contains 60 per cent water on average, which may vary by up to 1 to 2 kgs in…

Is there a change in the colour of the skin around your neck? Skin darkening is a common occurrence with thick and itchy skin around the neck. Exposure to sun, hormonal changes or skin-related disorders, can lead to neck decolouration. This…

The American Academy of Dermatology Association states that losing between 50 and 100 hair a day from one’s head is completely normal. However, significant hair loss that results in bald patches, thinning hair that doesn’t stop, or even…

WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY 2022: Pneumonia is a severe respiratory illness that affects the lungs and aggravates the lungs’ air sacs. This occurs when the lungs get clogged with liquid or discharge, leading to shortness of breath. Every year on…

Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas tissues, which is a vital endocrine organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas aids digestion by producing enzymes required by the body to digest fats, carbohydrates and proteins. In addition,…

COVID-19 and influenza (flu) are both infectious respiratory disorders with a lot of symptoms in common. However, they are caused by different viruses and there are significant variances in the treatment of the infections. To protect…

Last Updated: October 02, 2022, 12:23 ISTAn aortic aneurysm is more likely to occur in those who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or use tobacco products. An aortic aneurysm can be detected with a CT scan.The aorta is the body’s…

Most people have a habit of biting their nails. They often do it in stressful situations or when they are anxious or nervous. In medical terms, recurrent nail-biting behaviour is known as onychophagia, which also requires medical attention…

Cervicogenic headache is the type of headache whose source lies in the neck and which causes pain up to the head. Cervicogenic headache initially emerges as an intermittent pain but can later progress to result in continuous pain. …