Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, or the neck of the uterus. It is almost always caused by infection of the human papillomavirus. Improved detection and early treatment have reduced the rate of...

Child Obesity

A child is obese when the amount of fat in his body is greater than 25% of the body weight (for boys) and 32% of the body weight (for girls). Obesity can cause serious diseases like diabetes and heart...

Chinese Green Tea

Is there an enigma chemical that’s behind the mystical ancient concoction of the Chinese green tea? Yes, say researchers. The answer lies in the fact it is rich in powerful anti-oxidants like EGCG, wh...

Cold Sores/ Fever Blisters / Recurrent Herpes Labialis

Cold sores are tiny and painful blisters filled with fluid. Triggered by a virus, they generally appear around the lips, nose or mouth. They are also known as fever blisters.

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Colo-rectal Cancer - Management

Colorectal cancer, or cancers of the colon, rectum, and appendix, can be managed today with more sophisticated imaging, surgery and multi-drug therapies. This has greatly improved survival rates for c...