Swelling and pain are common symptoms caused by injuries, infections, or underlying health conditions. While occasional pain and swelling are part of the body's healing process, persistent or severe discomfort can interfere with daily life. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help you manage and relieve these issues effectively. This article will discuss why swelling and pain occur, home remedies that are effective, and medical treatments, including medications like ...Read More

My Struggle with Acid Reflux The very first acid reflux experience I had still reverberates sharply on my memory. It was one of those chilly nights when I had just completed enjoying some spicy, oily food. Within one hour, a searing burning sensation began to accumulate in my chest along with acid reflux. Panic gripped me, wondering why this was happening. Then, during a phone call with my doctor, it dawned on me that this was acid reflux—a common affliction experienced by million...Read More

It is very important for every professional to actively plan for retirement; planning will ensure that retirees will be able to spend quality time during the golden years of retirement. A good retirement plan will also provide financial security with a predictable income once the retiree has formally retired. In India, the retirement planning space has countless investment and savings options that cater specifically to different risk appetites and economic objectives. Selecting the right pensi...Read More

Did you know that 95% of laboratory glassware breakages occur during washing? Mishandling and improper drying techniques contribute significantly to these losses. Ensuring that lab glassware is dried properly not only prevents damage but also enhances accuracy in scientific experiments. A dedicated glass dryer is the ideal solution—providing fast, reliable, and economical drying while minimising breakage risks. This guide explores the advantages of advanced drying solutions, key features, a...Read More

High blood pressure is another general condition that affects a wide population of the people in the world. It triggers significant cardiovascular complications, such as chronic angina, which is a condition characterised by the persistent chest pain resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Although high blood pressure and angina are serious medical conditions, appropriate management of these conditions or complications goes a long way in alleviating the effects that manifest in ...Read More

New Delhi: In line with the Government’s commitment to ensure the availability of drugs at affordable prices, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued an O.M. dated 28.10.2024 directing the concerned manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer drugs, Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.  This is in pursuance to the announcement made in the Union Budget for the year 2024-25 exempting these three anti-cancer medicines from customs duty. The Department of Revenu...Read More

Your diet plays an important role in optimizing your gym results. Therefore, when you are in the bulking phase, it is important to eat a diverse range of nutrient-rich foods from different food groups. But what we carefully need to exclude from the list are alcohol, excess sugars, and deep-fried foods. The phase of bulking can last months or years and requires eating a high-calorie, protein-rich diet (such as peanut butter, beans, and legumes), and intense weightlifting to build as much muscl...Read More

Ahmedabad: As the rain plays hide and seek during the monsoon season, the pauses in downpour lead to a rise in vector-borne diseases, as the mosquito population increases in stagnant water under hot and humid temperatures. The city is currently experiencing this pattern, with mosquito bites causing a surge in dengue infections among residents. Dr. Rakesh Joshi, medical superintendent of Civil Hospital, stated that 55 cases have already been reported in the first nine days of August. In July, ...Read More

Rajkot: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot on Saturday to inaugurate its new advanced Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL). This new facility aims to reduce the institute’s reliance on external laboratories for virus testing. The AIIMS statement noted, “The laboratory currently operates at biosafety level 2 and will soon upgrade to biosafety level 3. Previously, the institute depended on the ...Read More

Women's health has a diverse realm, including the menstrual cycle, a natural and sometimes neglected phenomenon. In addition to its psychological and physical symptoms, the period can influence medical tests like blood tests. There are still some misconceptions about menstruation and blood tests, which lead to confusion and misinformation. Understanding Menstruation and its Influence on Health Menstruation is a natural process whereby the lining of the uterus gets shed, causing bleeding that u...Read More