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Overeating can happen when we are in love with a meal or food that we simply don’t want to stop eating and only do so when we feel like we’ll explode. Overeating can also happen when we get too distracted and overeat because we didn’t realize how much food we were shoveling into our mouth until it’s after the fact. If you want to stop the problem before it starts, follow these simple tips: 1. Stop Once You’ve Realized You Overate: The first rule is not to continue overeating.

The health care systems are working rapidly to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as efficiently as possible, but some myths are creating fears over the vaccines and influencing the decision – Should I get vaccinated or not? Here are some of the myths about COVID-19 vaccines- MYTH: Development of the vaccine was rushed FACT: The development of vaccines was quick and fast-tracked; it was not rushed. In fact, thousands of participants were studied in the safety and efficacy trials.

1. What are Colorectal Conditions? Colorectal diseases refer to conditions impacting the colon or rectum and their functionality. These conditions can range from mild irritations to serious illnesses. 2. What are some major colorectal conditions? Colon polyps: A colon polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows from the lining of the colon (large intestine). It can be flat or mushroom-shaped, small or large. Most are harmless, but a few become cancerous. Once a polyp grows b

COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based on what we know about COVID-19 vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We’re still learning how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. After you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you should keep taking precautions in public places like wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart from others, and avoiding cr

Infertility happens when a couple cannot conceive after having regular unprotected sex. It may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception, or that a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. It is often defined as not conceiving after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control. Below are some myths and facts about infertility 1. MYTH: A woman’s menstrual cycle is 28 days. FACT: Normal cycle lasts anywhere from 21 to 36 days. 2.

Life has to continue even when COVID-19 is spreading. How to prepare in case someone gets sick in your household 1. Get your contacts ready For health information and care: your doctor, health facilities, health center/hotline, and emergency numbers. For your support network: family, friends, neighbors, school, or work. What should be prepared Stock up on supplies such as regular  medicines, medical masks, and cleaners/disinfectants Prepare a separate room or isolated space,

Amidst the breathlessness and shortage of Oxygen in the massive second wave of Covid-19, there have been tons of misinformation spreading that claims on improving oxygen levels (one of the symptoms of Covid-19) that are false and misleading. Here are few claims Claim: Camphor, ajwain, clove, and eucalyptus oil increase oxygen levels and congestion Fact Check: NO- inhaling ajwain, camphor, clove, and eucalyptus oil does not increase the oxygen level There is no proof that camp

The second wave of Coronavirus has turned out to be more alarming and devastating than the previous one. A lot of emphases is being put on eating a healthy diet to build immunity as it is important to combat COVID-19. People recovering from COVID should switch to foods that will help in rebuilding their immunity. The government has shared a 5-step sample meal plan for people who are recovering from COVID. The government had listed food items on its mygovindia Twitter handle,

Nowadays most people are aware that smoking is a major cause of many diseases such as cancer, heart attack, and lung diseases. This is the driving reason for smokers to take a decision to quit smoking. In spite of their will to quit, the main reason for not being able to achieve it is—nicotine being addictive, and changing a habit is hard. According to the research with the right approach, it is very much possible to kick the habit once and for all. Here are a few most effect

India has 112 million elderly people with multiple physical, social and psychological problems with unmet needs in all domains of health. There is a need to highlight the medical and socio-economic problems that are being faced by the elderly people in India, and strategies for bringing an improvement in their quality of life also need to be explored. Therefore, specialized geriatric care needs attention and development just like any other discipline in the health care sector

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A good diet and physical activity are essential components of health and are considered as a primarily preventive approach for most lifestyle diseases. There are many fitness apps readily available which allow users to set fitness goals, track food and activity, gather recipe and workout ideas, and share progress on focused digital communities. However, there are varied thoughts on the effectiveness and sustainability of these apps in helping achieve and maintain personal fit

Haemorrhoids are more common in adults of age 45-65 years. At least a million new cases of haemorrhoids are recorded each year, making it one of the most common health issues in India. A better understanding of doctors on haemorrhoids diagnosis and treatment could assist in targeting education and their other interventions to improve the management of haemorrhoids. Objective: Determining doctors perception on haemorrhoids diagnosis and treatment A total of 122 doctors partici

Adherence to therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success. Patient compliance with follow-up also plays a key role in the medical surveillance of chronic diseases. Failure to adherence is a serious problem that not only affects the patient but also the health care system. Medication non-adherence in patients leads to a substantial worsening of the disease, death and increased health care costs. Objective: Determining doctors’ perception of patients compliance to me

In India, there has been a decline in dengue cases and deaths (2017 to 2018) from 188401 to 89974 & 325 to 144 respectively. But dengue still remains one of the major causes of the outbreak in India. Early case identification and timely initiation of treatment for patients with severe dengue can reduce medical complications. The knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of dengue management, including diagnosis, among doctors are important to reduce dengue transmission and burd

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Newborn screening is one of the most important preventable public health programs implemented in the majority of the countries. It is possible to achieve a better outcome with early treatment in infants with neonatal disorders. However, in India, there is no government-funded newborn screening program yet. We have conducted this survey to understand the awareness and perception amongst doctors about the newborn screening program. A total of 105 physicians participated in the

Patients usually visit doctors for skin conditions after using OTC topical preparations. In a study conducted on Indian housewives, it was found that after analgesics and antacids, topical agents ranked third among the most commonly utilized drugs for self-medication. Objective: Analysing the prescribed and unprescribed (self/OTC) use of topical medications in out-patient attendees with dermatological infections. A total of 100 doctors participated in the survey — general pra

Which do you prefer? 1. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Brown rice is a whole grain, it has—the bran, germ, and the endosperm—only the outer hull of the rice kernel is removed.  It is rich in nutrients, vitamins, and fiber. The outer layer of the rice grain is full of antioxidants, fiber, and B vitamins. The middle layer has stores of essential proteins, some of the B vitamins, minerals, as well as healthy fats. The core is rich in carbohydrates, some proteins, and some vitamins and mine

Iatrophobia is derived from the Greek word ‘Iatros’ which means healing. Many a time the thought of visiting doctor results in anxiety and distress in some individuals. No matter how much they suffer, patients tend to avoid visiting a doctor. Such situations lead to delay in consulting a physician, lack or delay in treatment, thereby leading to worsening of patient condition. An in-app survey was conducted on WhiteCoats to determine the doctor’s perception of different factor