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The following are the types of hypothyroidism -  Primary hypothyroidism is the most common type of hypothyroidism. It occurs when the dysfunction is in the thyroid gland itself. Central hypothyroidism  Secondary hypothyroidism occurs when there is dysfunction in the pituitary gland. Tertiary hypothyroidism results from hypothalamus disorders. Subclinical or Underactive Thyroid is the early form of thyroid failure when T4 levels are still normal. It is seen in 3-8% of the…

Anal Shah has experienced extreme pain when she lost her son to a sudden attack of fever. Living with that grief and agony has been an uphill task for her. But after five years she seems to have found some semblance of peace. Losing your child is the most catastrophic event a parent can face! I have lost my mother, a few cousins, grandparents, friends, but nothing can surpass the pain of losing a child that you nurtured in your womb for 9 months. It may seem unbearable at the onset but it will…

An inspiring and heart rending account of a 58-year-old man's ongoing fitness journey, despite experiencing monumental setbacks such as a near fatal accident and the loss of his teenage son in successive years. GB Dutt, former research scientist shares learnings from his journey from being a couch potato to a fitness addict. During my adolescent years and in my 20s, I never bothered about my diet as I could eat whatever I wanted in large quantities and could still be lean or even underweight. I…

The theme for World Health Day 2022 is Our Planet, Our Health. It is a time to understand how environmental issues and specifically air pollution is affecting our health and how we can be part of the solution. We spoke to doctors and local and global clean air advocates to understand the long term effects of pollution and the steps each one of us can take.   How is pollution affecting health of people, especially the vulnerable children and elderly? Jeffery K Smith, Clean air advocate…

Dr Kavery Nambisan, eminent surgeon and novelist, in her latest book ‘A Luxury Called Health’ writes about her compelling medical experiences in rural  Indian communities and talks of the key tenets of doctor-patient relationship. She dwells on medical ethics and corporatized health care.  Your latest book ‘A Luxury Called Health – A Doctor’s Journey through the Art, the Science and the Trickery of Medicine’ draws on your work as a surgeon over four decades in rural India. Why did you…

During #SaltAwarenessWeek, we put the spotlight on how much salt children need, the hidden sources of salt and why parents must be aware and pro-actively manage salt intake. Facts every parent must know. Did you know  - Children need less salt than adults  - Kidneys of children take time to develop  - Children have a normal BP of 120/80 only around the age of 15-16 Learn more about blood pressure readings in children and why salt in children must be regulated.  - WHO has…

स्तनपान सप्ताह (ब्रैस्टफीडिंग वीक) 1-7 अगस्त के अवसर पर डॉ शीतल पटेल शिशुओं को स्तनपान कराने के कई लाभों के बारे में चर्चा करती हैं। स्तनपान कराना न केवल मां और बच्चे के लिए बल्कि पूरे समाज के लिए फायदेमंद माना जाता है। यह बच्चों को दूध पिलाने का सबसे प्राकृतिक और आदर्श तरीका है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यू एच ओ) की सिफारिश है कि माताओं को पहले 6 महीनों के लिए शिशु को सिर्फ स्तनपान कराना चाहिए, यानी कि शिशु को स्तन के दूध के अलावा कोई अन्य भोजन या पानी नहीं देना चाहिए और फिर 6 महीने से 2…

This year on International Women's Day we focus on two aspects, the health related inequities that impact women both as patients and as caregivers. Reflect, share and let us know your thoughts. Did you know that there are many health related inequalities that impact women. There are a few that are captured in the infographic below. Let us recognise these and pledge to take steps to change this   On International Women's day, let us reflect on the biases we still need to break. The…

दिल्ली के 42 वर्षीय रोहन कपूर पिछले पंद्रह वर्षों  से ऑब्सट्रक्टिव स्लीप एपनिया विकार से जूझ रहे हैं, और बिना किसी बाधा के नींद लेने के लिए मशीन का उपयोग करते हैं। कृपया हमें अपनी स्थिति के बारे में कुछ बताएं मुझे 2004 से ऑब्सट्रक्टिव स्लीप एपनिया (ओएसए, अश्वसन) है, और मेरा निदान स्लीप टेस्ट के माध्यम से किया गया था। मैं नींद के लिए एक सीपीएपी (CPAP) मशीन का उपयोग करता हूं और इस उपकरण की वजह से मेरी स्थिति का सफलतापूर्वक प्रबंधन हो पा रहा है। Read in English: How I fixed my sleep…

The theme for UHC2021 is "Leave No One’s Health Behind : Invest in Health Systems For All". We explore what right to health means for people and what investments need to be made in health systems to enable each one of us to be better informed about health, to be able to be pro-actively engaged with our health and to feel empowered to make better decisions and better choices.  “ The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being…