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5 simple tips to prevent jaundice
Jaundice is a liver disease affecting millions of people all over the world. This clinical condition is characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to the build-up of bilirubin (bile) in the...
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Why is the liver so important?
The liver is a highly under-appreciated organ. In the post, I’ll try and explain what the liver does, the diseases which can affect it and end with tips to maintain it in top shape. Your liver is a...
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Antibody therapy to prevent Hepatitis C?
Scientists claim to have developed a monoclonal antibody therapy that prevents infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) by blocking its ability to enter liver live cells. Researchers found that the human...
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8 jaundice symptoms you need to watch out for
Jaundice is listed as one of the top 5 illnesses that are common during the summer season. The unbearable heat and soaring temperatures induces constant thirst, increasing your chances of drinking...
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Simple blood tests can save hepatitis patients
Blood tests can save more than 80 percent hepatitis C patients and over 60 percent hepatitis B patients when combined with proper prevention and treatment, say experts. The tests are usually performed...
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Now oral medication to treat Hepatitis C on the horizon
Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver that leads to inflammation in the same causing serious health complications. Till now it was believed that Hepatitis C is not curable and is most potent among the...
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Gilead’s licensing agreement to increase accessibility of hepatitis C drug
The US-based drug manufacturer Gilead Sciences Inc signed a licensing agreement for hepatitis C drug Sofosbuvir with seven firms based in India on September 15. Under the licensing agreements, the...
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World Hepatitis Day 2014: 6 challenges to hepatitis prevention in India
July 28 is the World Hepatitis Day This year’s theme for the World Hepatitis Day is ‘Think Again’. With this theme, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and related associate partners highlight and...
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World Hepatitis Day 2014: Key steps to prevent viral hepatitis
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day Viral hepatitis (including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E) affects millions of people all over the world and accounts for more than 1.4 million deaths annually due to...
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World Hepatitis Day 2014: Yoga for a healthy liver and stronger immunity
Jaundice or hepatitis is a condition that affects the liver. While people commonly associate the illness with the appearance of a yellowish tinge on one's skin, there is a lot more to the illness...
View ArticleVaccinated, and still in pain? Here are some common side effects of vaccines
Vaccination is the primary step towards immunisation. Though vaccines are administered to protect against diseases, they too can cause some side effects after being injected. How vaccines work?...
View ArticleKeep hepatitis at bay with these tips
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Almost 4 crore Indians suffer from hepatitis and the government hardly has any plans to tackle a disease this severe. Lack of awareness programmes and a lack of...
View ArticleBrittle nails can be a sign of anemia (or other health issues)
Brittle nails are a sign of a very unhealthy lifestyle and sometimes, can even indicate serious health disorders! Sometimes, nails turn brittle due to excessive use of chemicals, nail polishes and...
View ArticleI am suffering from hepatitis, can I eat yellow colored foods? (Query)
Hi, I am a 20-year-old female. I recently got diagnosed with hepatitis. My doctor advised me to not eat out and avoid oily food. However, my mom asked me to avoid turmeric powder and even yellow...
View ArticleObesity can lead to liver failure (+5 risk factors)
Often, alcohol takes all the blame for liver failure. However, there are other factors that can weaken your liver and eventually make it non-functional. While liver failure due to alcohol is...
View Article6 signs and symptoms of liver damage you should be aware of!
The liver is responsible for many major functions, and its ability to flush out harmful toxins is the most important one. And hence, the organ is under a lot of pressure and at a high risk of...
View ArticleTests for sexually transmitted diseases and how to read the medical report
According to the WHO estimates, around 1 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur worldwide every day. In most cases, the symptoms of these diseases are very mild in the...
View Article7 causes of liver cirrhosis that have nothing to do with alcohol
Most of us think that liver cirrhosis or scarring of liver tissues that restrict the organ from functioning to its optimum is a result of substance abuse – alcohol and drugs. While this isn’t untrue,...
View ArticleWorld Hepatitis Day--Diet dos and don'ts for hepatitis patients
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a virus. It is treated using antiviral medicines. There are many other causes of a hepatitis infection too. Besides medicines, it is...
View ArticleDo hepatitis vaccinations really work? (Query)
I am a mother of two kids. I was planning to get my daughter vaccinated for hepatitis, but my friend said that her son suffered from hepatitis even after getting vaccinated. Is it necessary to get...
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