Constipation that keeps returning can be uncomfortable and worrying, especially when laxatives provide only temporary relief. It can also raise a question: is a colonoscopy necessary to find the cause...

29 September, 2026

Preparing for an endoscopy involves more than skipping breakfast. Knowing when to stop eating and drinking, which medicines need review and whether you need someone to accompany you helps the procedur...

28 September, 2026

A young age and an active routine can make a heart attack seem unlikely. Yet younger adults can develop coronary artery disease, and chest discomfort may be dismissed as acidity, stress or muscle stra...

27 September, 2026

A familiar flight of stairs suddenly leaves you breathless. Your chest feels heavy during a walk, but the discomfort settles when you stop. These changes can have several causes, yet they deserve atte...

26 September, 2026

Introduction Our breathing is only possible through the functioning of our lungs. Our lungs help us breathe oxygen, but also assist in our routine tasks like walking, exercising, or speaking. When we ...

25 September, 2026

Ovarian cancer is one of the most difficult types of gynaecological cancers as its symptoms may be hard to identify and may mimic typical digestive system issues or bladder infections. Ovarian Cancer ...

15 September, 2026

Blood cancer is a class of cancer which starts within the tissue that produces the blood such as bone marrow or cells of the immune system. As opposed to most forms of cancer, blood cancer does not fo...

7 September, 2026

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026 provides an important occasion to focus public attention on cancers occurring in children and adolescents, identify symptoms of cancer, encourage early diagnosis,...

3 September, 2026

Every pregnancy requires appropriate antenatal care, but some pregnancies need closer observation and specialised medical support. Doctors use the term “high-risk pregnancy” when the mother, the b...

27 August, 2026

A cancer diagnosis can lead to many questions. Which tests are required? Has the disease spread? Will treatment involve surgery, chemotherapy or radiation? Which specialist should be consulted first? ...

24 August, 2026

The journey towards motherhood ideally begins before pregnancy. While many couples consult a doctor after receiving a positive pregnancy test, several medical, nutritional, metabolic and genetic facto...

22 August, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming several areas of healthcare, including oncology. However, the expression “AI-assisted cancer care” is often misunderstood. It does not mean that a machine i...

20 August, 2026

Difficulty in swallowing is sometimes considered a minor digestive issue. However, if the problem continues and becomes more persistent, there might be a possibility that the patient has some form of ...

19 August, 2026

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition where there is an abnormal formation connecting the arteries and veins. In a healthy person, the blood flows from arteries through capillaries into...

13 August, 2026

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but many serious cardiac conditions can be treated successfully when diagnosed early. Unfortunately, people often dismiss the early ...

8 August, 2026