Introduction Liver fibrosis is a condition in which the liver gets damaged and scarred due to an inflammation that has been present for a long time, because of which the liver does not work properly.This damage is caused due to various reasons, such as an infection with the hepatitis B or C virus, or when […]

Introduction Obesity is becoming a common health issue around the world. Experts say that by 2035, more than half of the global population may be overweight or obese. Having a high body weight was linked to around 4 million deaths worldwide in 20151. To help manage this problem, doctors now use a group of medicines […]

Introduction Asparagus racemosus is a spiny undershrub with many branches and a short tuberous rootstock with several tuberous roots. This plant is widely grown in India’s tropical and subtropical regions and the Himalayas up to 1,500 metres above sea level. Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, and tropical Africa are also home to this species1. Asparagus is […]

Introduction Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) is a plant known for its medicinal value and grown in different parts of the world with tropical and sub-tropical climatic conditions. While Bakuchi or Babchi is its trade name, the plant is called by various names in India. These are: The plant is used in traditional medicine to prepare medicines […]

Introduction Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is a small annual herb that is native to tropical regions, such as Southern India, South East Asia, and China, and the Amazon rainforest. It grows up to 30-40 cm in height. It has alternate and oblong leaves that are 7-12 cm long, with tiny greenish-white solitary flowers that do not […]

Introduction As you get older, it’s common to notice changes in your balance. These changes may be mild at first, but over time they can affect your stability and increase the risk of falls. This can happen due to a balance disorder, which may be caused by age-related changes in the body, underlying health conditions, […]

Introduction Did you know that pneumonia, a respiratory infection causing inflammation in your lungs, is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation and death in the world1,2? It is important to remember that early identification of your infection can lead to complete recovery with minimal complications3. What Is Lobar Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of […]

Introduction Fever is one of the body’s natural defence mechanisms, which signals that something is wrong in our body. Fever can happen due to infection, inflammation, or injury. When fever is caused by a virus, it is called viral fever. Our body raises its temperature as an immune response, which fights the virus in the […]

Introduction As people get older, they become more susceptible to infections, and a common one is the lung infection called pneumonia. It happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi or other uncommon germs enter the lungs. In the elderly, the body’s defence system becomes weak, so germs can easily enter the airways1,2. This leads to infection in […]

Introduction Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection affecting any part of the urinary system, commonly the bladder or kidneys1. In elderly people, UTI is one of the most common infections and is responsible for about 25% of all infections in this age group2. UTIs in elderly individuals may be recurrent or resistant to […]