Family & General Medicine
Why some people are predisposed to Obesity
Obesity is the new global epidemic! In the UK, 28, 25, 29 and 25 percent of adults are obese in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. The figure is
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Top 5 Reasons to have a Family Physician
Till a few decades back, every family had a family doctor or a family physician. The concept was quite common both in cities and smaller towns across India. However, with
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Internal Medicine and Family Medicine – Know the Difference
With advances in Medicine and Healthcare, the related terminology has also become extensive over the years. ‘Primary Care’ refers to the first line of response in a non-emergency situation. These
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What are the criteria to be a blood donor?
Giving blood to a person who needs it is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. It costs you nothing, but for the recipient, it could mean
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What Fingernails Tell Us about Our Health
The human body is vulnerable to disease and disability as we all know it. However, the beauty of nature is that there are various signs and symptoms that say something
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Foot Pressure and Sensitivity – A must-read for Diabetics
Patients who suffer from either Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes are vulnerable to a range of foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, fungal infection of the nails, in-growing toe-nails,
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers – If you are diabetic, do not ignore foot ulcers
Ulcers on the foot of a diabetic person can cause many complications if not detected on early. This condition, called ‘diabetic foot ulcers’ is the cause for gangrene and amputation
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Type-2 Diabetes and Intermittent Fasting: Pros and Cons
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, India is home to the second-highest number of diabetics in the world with 77 million people. China stands in first place with 116 million.
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Why you should avoid over the counter pain-killers?
Pain is one of the most common symptoms in several ailments. So, managing pain, or providing quick relief from pain, becomes a challenge for both the patient and the care-givers.
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Role of Insulin
What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a leaf-shaped organ presents in the abdomen, below and behind the stomach. Other than insulin, the pancreas secretes hormones
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