Oedema

A 5-year-old girl from Karnataka was recently diagnosed with zika virus, a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes, that is usually known to cause dengue. Vector-borne diseases are on rise perhaps due to prolonged rains in different…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis, if it…

The liver is one of our vital organs that carries out more than 500 functions. These include processing digested food, controlling blood sugar levels and fighting infection in the body. So any problems with the liver can become…