Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Is Energy and Sports Drinks good for the Teeth?

As we all know that sugar is not good for the overall health, and it is certainly not good for the teeth. Various drinks are the major culprit for tooth enamel damage, and a new research suggests that these drinks are also bearing the fault for the tooth caries in children. The results of the...

Sunday, 14 February 2016

Why people say “bless you” when you sneeze?

The residents of every country in the world have their own way of wishing sneezers around the globe. Whatever the words they may use, the meaning remains the same; to bless the person who sneezes with good health. You must also have become habituated to say or hear "bless you" when someone sneezes....

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Most Doctors now prefer Digital Interaction

Over 60% of doctors in the country now prefer, one out of three times, digital interaction with their patients as against the traditional face-to-face interaction, indicating a trend where WhatsApp, text messages and E-Mails are increasingly being used for consultations. This is slightly lower,...

ZIKA Virus Outbreaks

What is Zika virus infection? Zika virus infection is caused by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, usually causing mild fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and muscle pain.   The virus was isolated for the first time in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda. Since then, it has remained...