By Dr Vijay Abbot, Sexology You have sex to get pregnant- no surprise there. But what about sex during pregnancy? Is it safe? Or is it better to not indulge in any action between the sheets when you are pregnant. Some couples find that pregnancy is a time for great sex. For …

  By Dr Neelima Deshpande, Gynaecology Miscarriage is a spontaneous abortion that occurs around the first to second trimester of pregnancy; wherein the foetus is automatically expelled from the uterus due to its inability to survive because of environmental influences or chromosomal abnormalities. Unless the miscarriage occurs due to a severe health …

By Dt Zubeda Tumbi , Dietitian/Nutritionist Pregnancy is one of the most important phases in a woman’s life and it is at this time, that proper maintenance of health is of utmost importance; not only for the mother but also for the health of the fetus. What you eat during pregnancy is …

By Dr Rohit Goel, Dermatology Soft growths occurring on the genitals are called Genital Warts. Genital warts are infections that are sexually transmitted (STI). These are caused by certain aspects of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths on the skin cause discomfort, pain and itching. Even though these warts are generally not …

By Dr. Mohan Krishna Raut , Gynaecology Some of the most important nutrients for the health of a mother and the growth of a baby are folic acid, calcium and iron. These nutrients are discussed below: Folic Acid- Folic acid, also known as folate, is an important source of Vitamin B which …

By Dr. Raja Bhaumik, Internal Medicine Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder which causes abnormal swelling of the body joints due to a sudden attack to the joints by the immune system of the body. This disorder is fairly common in the body parts that are more frequently used such as the …

By Dr. Venkata Ramana, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Laser resurfacing is a method of skin resurfacing that makes use of laser for treating minor flaws on the face or to enhance the overall skin appearance. It is usually done with two kinds of laser. One is ablative or wounding laser that eliminates thin skin …

By Dr. Malhotra Ayurveda, Ayurveda Sexual Weakness or Erectile Dysfunction is a condition that occur either early on in man’s life or as time passes, it is characterized by the inability to maintain an erect penis that is rigid enough for sexual penetration. This health disorder which is also known as impotence …

On the one hand, the facts about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are pretty straight forward. More than a half-dozen STDs can be spread from one person to another during sexual activity. Some are caused by bacteria. Some are caused by viruses. Some are curable, and some are not. Some cause …

By Dr Aruna Sud , General Physician The key to a moderately healthy life is often vested in the kind of lifestyle you lead. Certain alterations in your daily routine can bring marked changes in your overall health. The amount of sleep a person gets on a daily basis decides his or …