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Honey is more effective and less harmful than usual care for improving symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, particularly cough frequency and cough severity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies, published in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. Honey is more effective than usual care alternatives …

Lactobacilli, a group of probiotic bacteria that ferment milk into yogurt and aid in the digestive process in the body, can reverse depression-like behavior and anxiety in mice, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports on March 7, 2017. Lactobacillus reuteri bacteria (blue). Image credit: Alistair …

Photo: Nguyen Nguyen You probably know you need to drink water (and most likely, more of it). After all, it’s your life force, making up approximately 60 percent of your body and keeping everything flowing smoothly. It helps with digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as regulating body temperature. Better …

By Dr. Amol Bamane , Ayurveda Peyronie’s disease is a problem in which the male reproductive organ may get abnormally bent and it may result in the erection being quite painful. It is a connective tissue disorder which is likened to arthritis. This condition causes bleeding and subsequent buildup of scar tissue. …

By Dr.Rupali Shivalkar , Psychiatry Delusions are non bizarre and false beliefs that a person may hold. Common types of delusions include delusion of grandeur, delusion of control, delusion of persecution, etc. Delusions are usually symptoms of a specific underlying disorder and are rather common in schizophrenia. Delusional disorder is a …

By Dr Aruna Sud , General Physician Migraines are a severe form of headache wherein the excruciating pain is accompanied by an extreme sensitivity to sound and light; you also experience nausea. The headaches usually affect either side of the head and are throbbing in nature. Hot flashes, numbness of limbs and …

By Dr Balaji Ramagiri, Cardiology Heart disease can be defined as a range of conditions affecting the heart; ailments under this umbrella include problems in heart rhythm (arrhythmias), blood vessel disorders such as coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects among others. The common indications of heart diseases are as follows: Cardiovascular …

By Dr. S.K.Tandon , General Physician The heart is like any other muscle in body. It needs an adequate blood supply to provide oxygen to allow the muscle to contract and pump. Not only does the heart pump blood to the rest of the body, it also pumps blood to itself via …

By Dr. Rasya Dixit, Dermatology Male pattern baldness or Alopecia Areata is a condition wherein patches of hair may fall out together resulting in an unsightly look. One common misconception is that this only affects men. However, Alopecia Areata, to a much lesser extent, has also been noticed in women. It tends …

By Dr. Premendra Goyal , Dentistry Are you suffering from sharp shooting pain while biting? It could be ‘Cracked tooth syndrome’. Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), is a term used to describe the pain originating from a hairline or incomplete fracture of the tooth. This condition usually involves posterior / grinding teeth. Signs …