Kidney stones are hard masses that are formed due to deposition of minerals and salts in the kidneys. These stones are formed when there is an excess of such stone-forming minerals or if the urine is not dilute enough. This allows such salts and minerals to...

Acid Reflux or acid regurgitation is a common condition and happens when the contents of the stomach move up the food pipe (esophagus). Technically, it is the backward flow of the stomach acid from the stomach to the throat. It can cause a burning sensation in the...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles is a condition that results in the swelling of veins around the anus and the lower rectum. While the exact causes are unknown, an increased strain during bowel movements or pressure on the veins from pregnancy often results in...

Hair loss is something that everyone goes through. In fact, most men experience significant hair thinning by the time they reach their fifties and begin worrying about their hair only when they hit their forties. Recent research indicates that men in their twenties...

Acne is a common skin problem faced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. It is estimated that about 85% of the population suffers from acne and it typically starts in their pre-pubescent years. For most, acne worries subside when they hit their 30s and, in...

Our skin contains tiny openings that are known are pores. These pores also contain hair follicles which are locations of hair growth. Acne forms when these pores get clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells or are infected by bacteria. Some of the most common...

Being diagnosed with cancer is perhaps one of the most gut-wrenching moments in a person’s life. Cancer is a complex condition that requires multiple care teams and the whole process of the treatment could be very taxing and exhausting for the patient. With there...

Know your prostate The prostate is a small walnut-sized gland that is present surrounding the tube that carries urine away from the bladder and to the urethra. It is responsible for secreting the seminal fluid which carries the sperms in the semen. What is prostate...

Cancer is a name given to a collection of diseases where the cells of a particular body-part mutate and begin to grow and spread unnaturally. These new cells often form growths known as tumors. Breast cancer develops in the breasts where cells in the lobules and ducts...