Experts Speak

Breast cancer is a non-hereditary disease.

It is also caused by blood loss, such as from heavy menstrual bleeding, an ulcer, cancer and regular use of some over-the-counter pain relievers, especially aspirin, which can cause inflammation of the stomach lining thus resulting in blood loss.

“Exercise caution while using public washrooms, practice good intimate hygiene, and always carry a toilet seat sanitizer with you for better protection.”

Dr Kumar says, “COPD patients whom I usually see on a regular basis come to us with a history of prolonged cough, breathlessness, even cough accompanied with sputum, and wheezing.”

If you are consuming a mango, then have a slice. Similarly, if it’s a banana you are eating then one small banana or half big banana is a good quantity.

Dr Divya says that while PCOS on its own is not harmful, it can lead to various other problems and hence needs to be corrected soon.

"Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that lines the uterus referred to as endometrium tends to grow on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, vagina or pelvic lining. The presence of the additional tissues makes the periods significantly more painful than they usually are. Addressing this can help alleviate some of the pain."

“A cardiac arrest is an event whereas a heart attack occurs over time."

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A prosthesis has already given voice to 200+ throat cancer patients. The breast-cancer detecting bra is in the process of being commercialized for the benefit of rural women and 'Dozee' is helping senior citizens track their vitals in a non-invasive way.