Everyone wishes to have thick, lustrous hair. Having a bald patch on the head can bring down your personality and rob you off your confidence to a great extent. There are an exceptional few who can carry off a bald pate with great élan! For the rest of us, we will learn about alopecia (hair loss) and how to prevent the same...more

Some food allergies or adverse reaction to medication can result in a swollen tongue, which can restrict your airways, making breathing difficult and leading to life threatening situations. The swelling that occurs is called angioedema which means that the swelling occurs in the deeper layers of the skin. Since it restricts the airways, it necessitates emergency medical intervention....more

When energetic youngsters happily run down the stairs, it seems as though there are springs attached to their feet. However, as people age, the spring in their steps vanishes and they would rather go down the stairs holding the railings. It is not weakness or pain that makes them do so, it is the fear of falling that looms large in their minds. Osteoporosis causes that fear...more

Celiac disease (also called as celiac sprue) is a disease that affects the small intestines and damages the villi lining the walls of the small intestine, thereby preventing absorption of nutrients from the food that you eat. It runs in families, although a person can start exhibiting the symptoms after a major event like childbirth or surgery. So, how can you diagnose it and what are the treatment options...more

We often praise the fitness levels of the athletes. Their range of motion and flexibility of movements gain a lot of appreciation. But the athletes need to take special care of their health in terms of the over-use injuries that they may suffer in the midst of their "sporty" or "playful life". Golfer's elbow, Tennis Elbow are examples of common stress injuries which may affect an athlete's career...more