Fewer than 20 per cent of people are troubled by back worries. For people at work, back problems can develop simply because of bad posture. In fact, you could avoid back problems by simply being careful about how you sit, stand and walk. Here are some basics:

Occasional episodes of impotence, or erectile dysfunction, are common in men. When impotence is a recurring problem, it can harm a man’s self-image and affect his relationships.

Hoarseness or loss of voice occurs when your vocal cords become swollen or inflamed, and no longer vibrate normally. The condition is called laryngitis. In this situation, the vocal cords may produce an unnatural sound, or no sound at all.

When you first hear that you have diabetes, you feel a twinge of fear. You begin to think, ‘Oh no, I’ll never get to eat anything decent again.’ No more potatoes, rice, confectionaries and sweetmeats. Alas, even the morning cup of tea will have to be without sugar. And if you feel this way, you are not alone.

Acclaimed as the “wonder drugs” of the 20th century, antibiotics easily rate among the best of miracles worked by modern medicine. Yet, today, the human race is on the verge of squandering this big advantage. Due to their widespread misuse, antibiotics are rapidly losing their usefulness.

Grinding or gnashing of teeth during sleep is a common problem. One in five normal people suffer from this malady without ever knowing about it, as they simply sleep through it. So, let’s hunt for the truth and find solutions.

Consider this. You walk into a doctor’s office and tell him that you simply want a routine medical check-up. What options does the doctor have?

The use of common medications is ridden with several misplaced beliefs. Let’s take a close look at two common facts and fables that colour the world of medication in this country.

Syringes and needles carry a magical significance in many people’s mind. They believe that where ‘ordinary’ pills and capsules fail, shots can cure. But that’s all wrong.

It’s January 2020. Shalini walks into a medical shop in a mega mall, picks up a mini device and holds it to her finger.