Prachi Sharma

Winter is fast approaching with the oncoming of December and Christmas. This season, with its slew of festivals, also brings along some opportunities for health problems. The most important thing to remember is to keep the immune system strong to prevent cold and cough, and to keep hydrated to prevent drying of skin. So here are a few tips for...

In the modern age, as much as we have technologically developed, our lifestyles have led to various health problems. We have adopted lifestyles which are not in tandem with our evolutionary programming the hunter-gatherer lifestyles followed by our ancestors. These health issues are proving to be a major healthcare burden, economically as well as personally. Here are a few pointers...

A woman’s body undergoes plenty of changes from infancy till old age- and a lot of these changes are brought on by changes in the hormone levels. Some of these hormonal changes might be detrimental to their health. These imbalances might be caused by a variety of factors, like age, physiological changes, diet and lifestyle. Let’s take a look at...

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also called the Stein-Leventhal syndrome . It’s an endocrinal disorder in women of reproductive age. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menses, hypermenorrhoea, excess body and facial hair, pelvic pain, and trouble conceiving. Conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, endometrial cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, cardio-vascular disease and mood disorders. PCOS has no cure,...

The issue of women’s representation is a relevant one at a time when women in India are breaking the glass ceiling and trying to improve conditions for them in society. Yes, of course, it’s very important to have representation for women in Parliament. They need someone to present their interests, just like other interest groups present theirs. Women have numerous...