Pregnancy duration is calculated in weeks. It is considered as 40 weeks and is calculated from your first day of last menstrual period (LMP). The expected date of delivery is calculated by adding 9 months and 7 days to the LMP. The 40 weeks duration is divided into three trimesters, each of which...

Are you concerned about your reproductive health? Regular gynaecological check-ups are an important part of maintaining your wellness. As a woman, you should be aware of the common gynaecological problems that you may face. From heavy menstrual bleeding to ovarian cysts, these issues can cause di...

By Dr. Ghulam Nabi Yattoo (Consultant Gastroenterology) What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and c...

The ‘pandemic posture’, referring to poor posture at ‘work from home’ which gained prominence in the covid pandemic, resulted in a new and more potent Avataar of the otherwise much silent ‘back-pain pandemic’. As ‘workplace ergonomics’ have already gained the much required popularity, and are bei...

Summer has set in. The hot, blistering heat isn’t solely exhausting, however, drains your energy levels too. Therefore, it is necessary to keep you healthy selecting suitable foods in keeping with the climate. Nature has provided us with enough foods that are specific to seasons and are healthy...

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? PCOS is a condition that can affect your periods, fertility, hormones and aspects of your appearance. It can also affect your long-term health. Estimates of how many women it affects vary widely from 2 to 26 in every 100 women. Its prevalence is between 8% and 1...

Key facts Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. (1) Estimates show that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals has infertility problems glo...

The first, or top, number is called the systolic pressure. It is a measure of the pressure in your arteries as your heart beats. The second, or bottom number, is called the diastolic pressure. It is a measure of the pressure in your arteries as the heart relaxes. Managing your hypertension is an ...

An acute abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The patient will usually present with sudden onset of abdominal pain with associated nausea or vomiting. This activity re...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormalities of muscle tone, movement and motor skills, which babies are born with or that develops very early in life, though some children with cerebral palsy may not have noticeable symptoms until they are toddlers. Babies ...