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Harmful Effects of Junk Food in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time for food cravings. A mom to be needs a good amount of nutrients during pregnancy for healthy weight gain and proper development of the baby's vital organs. Junk foods certainly not help you meet these nutritional demands. Here are some of the harmful effects of junk food on the pregnancy. Increased risk of allergies and asthmatic tendencies in the baby Chances of genetic abnormalities could be higher due to use of several agents to flavor food whose exact impact on the growin

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Jun 14 , 2018 | 1 min read

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Diabetes is a very common medical condition encountered in pregnancy. Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, unhealthy eating habits are increasing the susceptibility of women to this complication in pregnancy. A few points on what it means for you if you are diagnosed with diabetes in pregnancy for the very first time- Type 2 Diabetes is the more common form associated with pregnancy Regular follow up with your gynaecologist/ physician is essential in managing blood glucose levels and monitoring you

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 14 , 2018 | 1 min read

Allergies! Do you have one - Infographic

An allergy is when your body reacts abnormally to a harmless substance; more than 1 in 4 Indians suffer from at least one form of allergy. Here are some details that you should know about allergies, from how they're caused, to their symptoms and methods of treatment.

Dr. Jaya Kumar In Dermatology

Jun 13 , 2018 | 1 min read

TAME THE HEAT: DANGERS OF HEAT STROKE IN CHILDREN

Summer is here, and Delhi will get hot and dusty. Alongside mangoes, this season brings with it the risk of heat-related illness. Sweating heavily without replacing enough fluids can lead to dehydration or heat cramps. If the body cannot shed enough heat for any reason, there is a risk of heat exhaustion and, in extreme cases, heat stroke - a medical emergency. WHY ARE CHILDREN MORE VULNERABLE TO HEAT STROKE? Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, because their bodies have a

Max Team In Neurosciences

Jun 13 , 2018 | 3 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 3 min read

What Do You Need to Know About Locked-In Syndrome?

There are over 600 neurological disorders. Each one has its own shocking complications and symptoms that prove the fact that human mind is way more complex than what we conceive. Even a simple defect in the smallest of the nerves can result in challenging complications. While you may have heard of common neurological conditions like brain tumor disease or may even know about brain stroke symptoms or brain tumor treatment, there are various other neurological conditions you might have never heard. One suc

Dr. Manoj Khanal In Neurosciences

Jun 01 , 2018 | 2 min read

Everything You Should Know About the Types of Heart Attacks

Heart diseases are highly common throughout the world; however, the rising figures are a cause for concern. Every heart condition is critical and needs immediate medical intervention.

Dr. Naveen Bhamri In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 01 , 2018 | 4 min read

Tobacco and Oral Cancer

Every year, 31 May is marked as World No Tobacco Day highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Out of all the diseases like cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and others linked to use of tobacco, Oral Cancer is most common. It is among the top three types of cancers in India Cancer of the mouth has emerged as the most common among men, followed by lung cancer; among women, br

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

May 31 , 2018 | 4 min read

Itchy Breast- Could It Be A Sign of Breast Cancer?

Itchy breasts can be a common problem for some women. Often, it is a manifestation of an innocuous skin condition like contact dermatitis or eczema and rarely, may point to a more serious condition like inflammatory breast cancer or Paget's disease of the breast. While itching is not always associated with breast cancer, it may point two different types of breast cancer- one a serious form of cancer called Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and the other an early form of breast cancer called Paget's diseas

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

May 28 , 2018 | 2 min read

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