health conditions

Your height COULD be the risk factor for multiple health conditions

Height is not typically considered a risk factor for diseases. But past research has shown correlations between how tall someone is and their likelihood of experiencing a number of health conditions. 

Nov 14, 2022, 19:26 PM IST

4-feet-tall US woman battling rare disease becomes professional dancer – What's your excuse?

Tiffany Geigel was born with a stunted stature, curved spine and a short neck resulting in breathing problems due to crushed lungs, which subjected her to immense pain every day.

Sep 11, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

A 3 kg arm has made life miserable for this two-year-old Bangladeshi toddler - Read

Shakiba now has an arm that weighs 3 kilos and everyday is a struggle for her as she is unable to stand or walk.

Aug 28, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

25% surge in IVF cases in recent years, say doctors

There has been a 25 per cent surge in couples preferring in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to have babies in recent years, said doctors, naming sedentary lifestyle, health conditions and diseases as main reasons.

Jul 06, 2017, 00:42 AM IST

Not losing weight? Watch out for these six common reasons

Losing weight is not that simple, in fact it involves or depends on a wide range of factors such as – diet, physical activity, stress, sleep habits - which can be controlled.

Feb 08, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

7 most common reasons why your hair is falling out!

Intense physical stress such as childbirth, surgery, etc, can result in hair loss for several months after delivery. 

Sep 24, 2016, 05:44 AM IST