There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences...

Diabetes is called a silent killer. When the amount of blood sugar in the body increases and there is a lack of insulin, a disease like diabetes occurs. Diabetes is considered very dangerous because it gradually engulfs other parts of...

With age, people face so many health issues. One such problem is urological problems. Many women deal with weak bladder and there are several other issues too. In this article, we have mentioned about those health issues. Some age-related changes,...

Three patients who were subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean' eye drops used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, filed lawsuits before the Colombo District Court today claiming Rs.300 million from former...

Nutritional Supplement, Vitamin, Women, Healthy Lifestyle, Capsule - Medicine Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to keep our body healthy. If the omega-3 fatty acids are low, it has a bad effect on physical and mental health. Omega-3 and omega-6 are...

Two Medical (Amendment) Bills were passed in Parliament today (Aug. 08) with amendments. The Second Reading debate on these two Bills was held today from 10.30 am, where the Members of Parliament addressed the importance of passing the said Bills....

Some 52 essential drugs are still in short supply in the country whereas there is no shortage of life saving drugs, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said today (08). Health Minister told Parliament that substitutes are available for the essential drugs...

It is essential to be aware of the symptoms and causes of vitamin D deficiency and take the necessary steps to maintain optimal levels of this vital nutrient for overall health and well-being. Sweating is a natural process that helps...

A team of scientists has found that a child is nearly twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if the father has the condition rather than the mother. This study, the largest of its kind, was published in the...