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Image caption Sam Brown says she’s now more disciplined about taking breaks from the ‘perform, perform, perform’ culture of work There’s a frequently quoted statistic that one in four of us will suffer a mental health problem at some point during our life. But what does it mean to be …

Pokemon Sun/Moon are almost here- the seventh entry in one of the biggest franchises in video gaming launches next week, and this new game promises to be a special one indeed. Every Pokemon game is, of course, an occasion, but Pokemon Sun/Moon look to be big releases even by the standards of Pokemon– …

The one thing that you can say about Mario is that he truly is the spokesperson for gaming- he has been at the forefront of every major advancement and evolution that video games have had, very often leading the charge himself. From Mario on the NES to Super Mario 64 on the N64, …

By Dr M.S Ambekar, Sexologist Birth control is a way to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Increase in awareness about birth control measures helps partners plan their childbearing in a better way. Methods of Birth Control- 1) The most effective birth control methods are intrauterine devices (IDUs) that are often ‘T’ shaped and inserted …

By Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas , Neurosurgery Herniated disk occurs when there is a problem with the rubbery disk that cushions the vertebra in the spinal cord. It is also known as ruptured disk where the soft jelly like substance is pushed out from in between the vertebra. This disorder …

By Dr Anuj Khandelwal , Psychiatry Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster.This can cause a serious and shocking response in the sufferer’s mind. What Causes PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition …

By Dr Amit Joshi, Sexology Premature Ejaculation affects a large number of men across varied age groups. The condition which is characterized by decreasing or no ejaculatory control within a minute or less of vaginal penetration can have far reaching psychological consequences and can scar a man’s sexual confidence. Certain misconceptions about …

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. 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 …

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 …