In the last few years, leading medical organizations in India and abroad have emphasized the importance of regular gynaecological examinations as an important aspect of physical and reproductive well-being. However, many women ignore this and do not get regular examinations, believing that they are not required as long as there are no signs of a…
Read MoreWhom to See First? General Physician or Specialist?
When an injury or illness becomes more than something that needs an aspirin or a band-aid, the natural course of action is to go to a doctor for treatment. The question that often arises is what type of doctor. Do you go to your primary care physician or to a specialist? People often fear being…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Various Stages of Lung Cancer
The idea of cancer is a terrifying one. While there are different types of the disease and some are easier to cure than others, the fact remains that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Among the various types of cancer, that of the lungs is perhaps the most dreaded. There is…
Read MoreThe Importance of Health Packages in Staying Healthy
The fast-paced modern world and the pressure it places on us means that people do not have enough time to look after themselves and their well-being. In other words, they take their health for granted. By ignoring minor ailments, by forgetting the basics of good nutrition, by not getting enough exercise and by managing with…
Read MoreCan Lung Cancer Be Diagnosed Without a Biopsy?
Cancer, and especially lung cancer, is a condition that can be terrifying, not just for patients, but for their families and loved ones too. It is this fear that makes many people ignore the signs of the disease in the hope that their fear is wrong and the symptoms will subside on their own. This…
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