Are fast foods putting kids on a freeway to Obesity?

A common trend followed among all the schools worldwide is that Kindergarten school kids come out a little earlier from the school than the rest. Most of the kids in this category are chubby and cute, which is because of the puppy fat. Then, children studying in higher classes come out. Some of them are […]

22% Indian Kids are Obese & Fat – WHO

There is no doubt that childhood obesity is at its peak and reaching alarming proportions alone in India. A recent study conducted by The World Health Organization shows that in the last 5 years there has been a 22% prevalence rate of childhood obesity in India, especially among the age group of 5-19 years. WHO […]

Facts about Diabetes that will surely surprise you!

Diabetes has become a huge problem globally, particularly in developing countries. The causes for this disease are complex, but it occurs largely due to being overweight, including obesity and physical inactivity. There are evidences that prove that a large portion of this disease can be prevented and controlled through healthy diet, regular physical workout, maintaining […]

How Are Abdominal Hernias Diagnosed?

Hernias are caused when an organ pushes its way through an opening present in the muscle or tissue that holds the organ in place. They are most common within the abdomen region since that region is susceptible to damage in certain individuals. They may also develop in regions of upper thighs, belly button and groin. […]

What is Elective Laparoscopic Procedure for Diabetic Management?

Diabetes is one of those potentially epidemic diseases ailing the human society world over. In India alone, more than 64 million diabetic individuals have been currently diagnosed with the disease.

While the aetiology of diabetic factors in India include multi-factorial and genetic predispositions it is also coupled with environmental influences such as rise in obesity due to changing urban lifestyles, urban migration and lifestyle choices.