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SIGNS OF AUTISM Before a child turns three, careful observers can see signs of autism. Some children develop normally until 18-24 months old and then stop or lose skills. Signs of an ASD can include: • Repeated motions (rocking or spinning) • Avoiding eye contact or...

LOW BACK PAIN Low back pain is common amongst people, who are 30 plus. Kids carrying schoolbags can have low back pain too. Follow these tips to avoid back pain for children. • They should bend with their knees when picking up heavy packs. • Books can be kept in...

Check Your Weight Extra pounds make you more likely to get high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. These all affect the lining of your arteries, making them more likely to collect plaque from cholesterol. Losing weight, especially belly fat, raises...

HOW DOES BRAIN TUMOUR OCCUR? A brain tumour is a group of abnormal cells in the brain. Primary brain tumours start in the brain and can be either benign or malignant. In most parts of the body, a benign tumour is not as serious as a malignant tumour. In the brain,...

LEMON JUICE – THE NATURAL BLEACH Lemon is one of the best natural bleaching agents. Just squeeze a lemon and apply its juice directly on the skin or you may add other natural ingredients such as glycerin or honey or curd to make it slightly less acidic. Use this pack...

CIMS Hospital launches state-of-the art IVF Clinic with latest technology, backed by a skilled team of doctors and support staff

AVOID THE TRIGGERS DURING MENOPAUSE You probably can't avoid hot flashes during menopause, but there are things that may bring them on more often or cause them to be more severe so it is better to avoid those triggers. To prevent hot flashes, avoid these triggers: •...

FOOD HABIT THAT RUIN YOUR TEETH Potato Chips The bacteria in plaque will also break down starchy foods like Potato chips into acid. This acid can attack the teeth for the next 20 minutes -- even longer if the food is stuck between the teeth or you snack often. You...

B FOR BEANS! Beans are definitely a very good source of dietary fiber, including water-soluble fibers like pectins, gums, and mucilages. However, these fibers are not the only mechanism through which beans help reduce LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels....

HONEY FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN Mix 1 teaspoon honey (preferably raw honey) and yolk of an egg and apply onto the face. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. This mask will help remove sun tan and give a glowing skin. www.cims.org

WHAT IS A FROZEN SHOULDER? Frozen shoulder is a condition wherein the motion of the shoulder joint is restricted. This is because of the contraction of the capsule of the shoulder joint resulting in scarring. www.cims.org

Myth: If you’re angry a lot, you may be more likely to have a stroke. Fact: It’s true. Having an angry personality can cause your blood vessels to narrow and your blood pressure to rise. People with short tempers have more thickening of the neck arteries, which boosts...

Numerous tests are performed during a lung transplant evaluation, which can include: • Pulmonary function tests • Cardiac stress test • Coronary artery catheterization • Bone mineral density test • Chest X-ray • Computed tomography (CT scan) of the chest...

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES Over time, high blood sugar can damage and cause problems with your: • Heart and blood vessels • Kidneys • Eyes • Nerves, which can lead to trouble with digestion, the feeling in your feet, and your sexual response • Wound healing...

Mastectomy in Breast Cancer A mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast. A mastectomy is most often recommended when: * There are multiple areas of cancer in your breast * Your breast is small or shaped in such a way that removal of the cancer will leave little...