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
The Benefits of Swimming: Why It’s the Perfect Summer Exercise
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 March, 2025 With soaring temperatures and the sun beating down mercilessly on people, getting out of the house for a well deserved workout is not such a doable option anymore. Infact, exercising in such intense heat is going to
Surviving Cancer: Life After Treatment and Long-Term Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 March, 2025 A positive diagnosis for cancer can be earth shattering for most of us, while treatment can be a nerve-wracking experience. But, life is not going to be just peachy afterwards either. It is a long road to
Chemotherapy Explained: What to Expect and How to Prepare for Treatment
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 March, 2025 Cancer can strike you anywhere and at any time. The immune system actively works to kill off cells that are becoming cancerous, but some may escape this surveillance and stay hidden for many years, before they
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve: Which Weight Loss Surgery Is Right for You?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 Febraury, 2025 Obesity is a condition where your body mass index is much higher than 30kg/㎡ and it is a growing healthcare concern in India over the past few decades. It affects more women than men in India- with
