Health Tips

Who should get tested for tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs. You should get yourself tested if you have symptoms of an active TB infec...

Tips for recovery after a tooth extraction

Following a tooth extraction surgery, there will be a period of pain, discomfort, and swelling. Follow your dentist's instructions carefully and infor...

Health benefits of the-legs-up-the-wall-pose

Also called "viparita karani" this yoga pose enhances leg circulation, reducing leg swelling and improving blood circulation. Weak circulation may als...

Getting strange dreams?

Anxiety or stress might enhance the likelihood of having vivid dreams. Certain sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnoea or certain medication...

Improve your digestion with barley

Barley contains high amounts of insoluble fibre that helps add bulk to your stool thus boosting your intestinal health. Regular consumption of barley ...

Development and learning with Down Syndrome

Down syndrome affects a person’s ability to think, reason, understand, and be social. Children with Down syndrome often take longer to reach important...

What is Down Syndrome?

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic m...

Symptoms of Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a mild inflammation of the gum tissue. However, as the symptoms worsen, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, which can result in to...

How to protect your teeth from cavities?

Dental cavities are holes in teeth that form when acid in the mouth erodes the tooth enamel. Cavities that go untreated can cause toothaches, infectio...

What happens if Endometriosis goes untreated?

This condition, if left undiagnosed or untreated, can lead to severe complications like a cyst, which can become bigger or rupture, infertility, swell...

Bananas boost your heart health

Did you know? A medium banana has roughly 320-400 mg of potassium, which is about 10% of your daily potassium need. Potassium aids in the maintenance ...

Ways to get your child to sleep well

Sleep is as crucial as food, drink, or safety in the lives of children and helps keep their minds alert and calm. Providing your child with a good nig...

Happy Holi!

May you be blessed with colors of joy, success, and good health. Reliance Hospitals wishes you and your loved ones a very #HappyHoli!

Does Endometriosis go away after menopause?

For some women, the painful symptoms of Endometriosis improve after menopause as the body stops making the hormone estrogen. However, some women who t...

Does your hernia need surgery?

If you have swelling and a bulge that may be "pushed back" into your abdomen, you may have a hernia. If this swelling is painful and continues to grow...

Do you experience bleeding between periods?

Spotting or bleeding before or after your period can be caused by a variety of factors. Hormonal birth control, a sexually transmitted infection, or P...

What happens when you overthink?

According to statistics, 73% of adults between the ages of 25 and 35 overthink. This is a dangerous habit and can have a lot of negative consequences ...

Myth - Pregnancy cures Endometriosis

Some women report not suffering any further endometriosis soon after pregnancy. Pregnancy, just like hormonal drug treatment may temporarily suppress ...

Ways to raise your good cholesterol levels

HDL is the good cholesterol that eliminates the harmful LDL cholesterol from your bloodstream and transports it to your liver for excretion. While cer...

Why do babies need to be burped?

When a baby swallows air during feeding, it gets trapped in the stomach. This trapped air can be uncomfortable for your baby, leading him or her to cr...