Bipolar Disorder: More Than Just Mood Swings
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 March, 2025 Bipolar disorder (BPAD) is a psychiatric disorder that has been known in medical circles for a very long time now. It has been named in a few different ways- manic depression, manic depressive psychosis, manic depressive
Biopsy: What It Is and Why It’s Done
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 March, 2025 The term ‘biopsy’ is used by a doctor to derive a sample of tissue from your body, when something looks or feels suspicious. A pathologist is a specialist who looks at these biopsy samples and then studies
Best Ways to Prevent Cavities and Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 March, 2025 More than 50% of the Indian population has never been to a dentist. This points to a large, but hidden problem with respect to oral health and its importance. Most of us don’t bother to brush twice,
Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 March, 2025 Summers can mean high temperatures and having to find creative ways to cool down. While summers can mean vacation time, it also means that you will be spending a lot of time outdoors, with the sun beating
Antibiotics: When They’re Needed and When They’re Not
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 March, 2025 Antibiotics were first discovered in 1928, by Alexander Fleming and the first one we learnt of was penicillin. Fast forward almost a century later and antibiotics are being used to treat all kinds of conditions - severe
7 Symptoms Of Low Hemoglobin You Should Know
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 March, 2025 Haemoglobin is a red pigment molecule that gives blood its well known crimson colour. But, it is not just that. It performs a major function - it helps red blood cells bind to precious oxygen molecules, which
Wisdom Teeth Woes: When Should You Get Them Removed?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 March, 2025 There is a common joke associated with wisdom teeth- that as soon as they erupt, you will be full of wisdom, while for others who don't get them at all, they will never be as wise.
Warning Signs of Clogged Arteries You Shouldn’t Ignore
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 March, 2025 Blood is an important crimson coloured fluid that needs to get transported properly all over your body, so that cells get oxygen and the nutrients they need to survive. Blood as a fluid is made of
Unexplained Weight Loss: When to Worry and What It Could Mean
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 March, 2025 Unexplained weight loss is a phenomenon where a person loses more than 5% of their body weight in quick succession- between 6-12 months, or much sooner. For most of us, weight loss is a process that
Tremors: Types, Causes, and How to Manage Them
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 March, 2025 A tremor is a medical term used to describe any involuntary movement of a body part- mostly the hands and the feet. Tremors are not caused randomly but happen due to some medical condition that you
The Role of Inhalers in COPD: Types and Proper Use
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 4 March, 2025 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a medical condition where a mutated gene causes less water to be used when producing mucus in the body. This results in the mucus being thick, which means it will clog
Best Sleeping Positions for People with Back Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 March, 2025 Back pain can be a persistent issue that affects daily life. For many, it worsens at night, disrupting sleep. The way you sleep plays a crucial role in either relieving or aggravating back pain. Finding the
