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The condition can either be genetic or environmental, like stammering. Parents play a major role in the diagnosis of dyslexia as they have the first contact with children. Delay in speaking at the age of 2-3 years is the first sign of dyslexia among kids.

Dyslexia: Identify issues early, help your child

Dyslexia or the learning disability is a disorder where a child has difficulty reading accurately and fluently.

31 July 2018 3:06 AM IST

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Monsoon mania: It's raining illnesses, students bear brunt

Seasonal infections such as dengue, malaria and common flu are common occurrences among children that we see during the...

28 July 2018 4:50 AM IST

Hepatitis B and C are liver infections and caused as a result of infected blood.

Planning to get inked? Make sure needle is sterilized!

The infected blood can be transmitted through unsterilized syringes and needles and certain sexual behaviour.

28 July 2018 4:48 AM IST

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Trust deficit in doctor-patient ties leading to negligence cases

As per the case, the patient Sharat Gowda, a 10-year-old boy, met with an accident and was admitted to KIMS.

27 July 2018 5:06 AM IST

Drinking beer doesnt help build any kind of muscle or fitness, it simply creates unnecessary fat.

Exercise and beer an unhealthy cocktail: Experts

Many young fitness enthusiasts think it helps build muscles.

23 July 2018 4:15 AM IST

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science

KIMS strike: Patients suffer as deadlock continues

Shivappa is a labourer, the sole bread earner of the family, and earns Rs 600 per day.

22 July 2018 5:39 AM IST

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Lack of sleep affecting fertility among Bengaluru techies

Their disturbed sleep pattern is not only taking a toll on their health, but also affecting their fertility, going by...

21 July 2018 2:24 AM IST

American Psychiatrist Association classifies selfitis behaviour as a genuine mental illness. (Representational image)

Taking too many selfies? That's a new disorder!

Experts suggest that parents and schools should keep a regular tab on phone usage by teens.

19 July 2018 3:24 AM IST

As the national plastic surgery day is being observed on July 15, Dr Smitha said that there is a general fear that plastic surgeries might not work. Seeing the right doctor at the right time plays a vital role in plastic surgeries, she said. (Photo: Pixabay) (Representational image)

Plastic surgery can improve quality of life

The Plastic Surgeons Association of Karnataka is organising an awareness campaign on plastic surgery on Sunday at Cubbon...

15 July 2018 3:31 AM IST

Work related stress, consumption of fast food, effervescent drinks, lack of exercise, sedentary life styles and night shifts are some of the factors that trigger acid reflux, said Dr Shobha Naidu, Consultant Physician, Sagar Hospital.

Bengaluru: Poor food habits triggering acid reflux among young

There has been an increase in the cases of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), among the younger age...

13 July 2018 3:02 AM IST

Retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are increasing at a rapid pace in the country. (Representational Image)

Keep an eye on retinal diseases, warn doctors

City doctors lament that most patients who approach them with retinal disorders are already in the advanced stages of...

12 July 2018 4:49 AM IST

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Population control: Access to family planning remains a challenge

Health experts lament that there were many challenges associated with access to family planning methods and lack of...

11 July 2018 6:14 AM IST