HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, attacks the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells weakens the body’s defense mechanism, making it hard to fight off infections, illnesses, and certain cancers.

Eat only real, whole, “preagricultural” foods. This includes seafood, red meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. I recommend avoiding all grains (wheat, corn, rice, oats, etc.) and legumes (beans, peas, lentils, hummus, soy, etc.), because they are low in nutrients and high in anti-nutrients and lectins that pose a risk to human health.

Being overweight places extra strain on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees, ankles, hips, and back. And according to the Arthritis Foundation, every pound of excess weight you carry results in an additional four pounds of extra pressure on your weight-bearing joints. By achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, you can limit the amount of stress on your joints and reduce your risk of joint damage.

In order to achieve optimal absorption, a healthy immune system opens a new window, and a reduced risk of disease, it’s important to keep your gut populated with good bacteria. In addition, there are numerous foods that can help your gut stay happy and healthy.

Healthy kidneys will help maintain normal levels of vital nutrients in your body. Also, expels the toxins through urine and keeps minerals such as sodium and potassium in perfect balance. In individuals with compromised renal function, there is also an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

The specialization of dentists isn't confined to one particular dental care procedure and in general most of them are trained on all of the dental procedures as suggested by medical practitioners at AMRI Hospitals.

We often begin our day in a chaotic way, rather than focusing on the productive stuff for a better outcome. Many of us wake up after multiples snoozes, rushing through morning ablutions and skip the breakfast to reach office on time.

Lung cancer is a very dangerous disease. It is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in India. According to the health practitioners at AMRI Hospitals Kolkata, lung cancer is often caused by excessive smoking. However, it can be cured if it is detected early.

Our heart’s health is determined by several factors including its sound, beat, function, and so on. With the growing sophistication in data, patients seek the help of physicians for a quicker and personalized interpretation of the data.

Our heart’s health is determined by several factors including its sound, beat, function, and so on. With the growing sophistication in data, patients seek the help of physicians for a quicker and personalized interpretation of the data.

A healthy liver is a matter of great importance and one of the primary keys to having a healthy body. The liver is one of the most important organs of the human body and plays a crucial role in keeping your body free of toxins. Often liver-related diseases, such as cirrhosis and acute liver failure are common causes of end-stage conditions

If you breastfeed your baby for simply a couple of days, he/she will receive your foremilk or early milk. By providing certain anti-infective factors like antibodies and other types of food the baby’s brand new body expects, breastfeeding provides your baby his/her initial and best ‘immunization’. It also helps in getting the baby’s system to operate in a seamless way.

Breast milk is undoubtedly the best food for a new-born baby. This is because a new born has various types of nutrient requirements, which include proteins, minerals, and vitamins. All these nutrients are present adequately in breast milk.

Our bones are complex living tissue comprised of a thick outer shell (known as the cortex) and a strong inner honeycomb mesh of tiny cross-members (known as the trabeculae). This structure enables our bones to be strong, lightweight and somewhat flexible. These properties are important because they allow our skeletons to support us while being able to cope with the stresses and strains that we impose upon them in the course of day-to-day life.

Bone problem during pregnancy is a commonly occurring problem because the growing baby in the mother’s womb needs plenty of calcium. Bone problems are especially at peak during the last three months of pregnancy. Most commonly occurring bone problems during pregnancy include joint pain, pubic pain and tailbone pain mentions AMRI Hospitals.

Your oral health should be a priority not only because it helps prevent conditions of the mouth but because it can help prevent and manage many other health issues, including certain types of cancer and diabetes. Staying on top of your dental health before any of these issues arise can go a long way in maintaining your overall health. 

Staying hydrated is vital to your overall health. Water is the best way to stay hydrated, whether you’re drinking it or eating foods like fruits and vegetables that contain a high percentage of water. 

It is well-known that COVID-19-19 adversely impacts the respiratory system of patients. But did you know that it can also attack the central nervous system, and cause digestive distress to brain cells? From minor cough and cold infections to life-threatening complications, COVID-19-19 has adversely affected several lives. 

Over the last two years, COVID-19 has spread exponentially across the world, threatening lives of people, uprooting health infrastructure, affecting the global economy, and making a crushing impact on our environment. A year before we all witnessed some relief from constant pollution, and for once the environment has bounced back faster than we thought it could. 

You must have heard a lot about diabetes, especially if the condition runs in your family. It’s hard to rule out the potential risk of the disease coming through genes, and lifestyle factors, but inheriting ‘diabetic’ genes from one or both parents is likely to increase the risk in an individual.  Yet, it is not necessary that one may suffer from diabetes just because of family history. 

After the catastrophic second wave, the country is on the verge of entering a delicate phase where the risk of another wave is rising with the emergence of a new ‘Delta plus’ variant. Studies have revealed that mutations in the predominant Delta variant and its spike protein, makes the virus more transmissible and have the ability to evade the body’s immune response.

Often, the term ‘replacement surgery’ scares patients, as they get swayed by misconceptions rather than seeking the right information. In present times, knee replacement surgery is an advanced, successful, and effective method to replace the worn-out or damaged joint with an artificial implant, known as ‘prosthesis’. 

We have all heard the survivor stories; we have even seen the struggles of close ones. But how much do we really know about Breast Cancer? Some people might know that Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women. But what about the misconceptions associated with it?

Brain Stroke or Cerebral Stroke is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a condition when the brain lacks in getting blood supply, damaging the brain cells. The loss of blood supply (ischemic), or excessive bleeding (hemorrhagic) into the brain tissues

Oral cancer develops in the mouth  and throat, interfering with the normal functioning of breathing, listening, chewing, swallowing, or talking. It’s one of the deadliest diseases that appears as a growth or sore inside the mouth and does not go away. Overall, the survival rate is much higher with all stages of oral cavity and pharynx cancers. 

are connected to the heart. Often people get a sense of relief after a successful angioplasty, as the potential risk of having a heart attack is prevented. After undergoing angioplasty one can have several questions regarding its recovery phase. What are the Dos and Don’ts? Is it a safe and reliable treatment option?

India's battle with a second wave of COVID-19 has turned out to be more challenging due to the risk of double and triple mutant variants that are affecting large number of the population. Observing the crisis, experts have suggested people to layer up -- wear double masks -- to prevent the spread of infection, especially from asymptomatic people.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is truly an intense treatment area, causing a great deal of concern and stress for patients and families. ICU etiquette is crucial to maintaining the decorum and sanctity of the environment. Appropriate and effective communication is necessary for the recovery process, not just for the patient but also for family members.

Dengue fever, commonly known as ‘Breakbone fever’ is a vector-borne disease, transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. It is important to understand that this infection cannot be spread from person-to-person. Dengue is a tropical disease that originates from four different viruses.

Asthma is a chronic disease causing severe inflammation in the lungs, affecting the airways due to which a person suffers from breathing trouble. In asthma, the airways produce extra mucus, swelling up and narrowing the passage that triggers coughing, whistling sound, and shortness of breath. 

Generally, the treatment for Epilepsy doesn’t require surgical intervention, until seizures occur at a single location in the brain. Also, there are chances that a person may not be able to tolerate the side effects of medication, or anti-seizure drugs may fail to control seizures. In such cases, doctors suggest going for epilepsy surgery. 

When it comes to Autism, people often see only the challenges of the disorder and not the gifts or abilities that autistic individuals seem to possess. It is understandable that Autism is a lifelong condition, with certain challenges and characteristics associated with it are going to affect the normal routine of a person.

If you’ve ever suffered from a kidney stone, you might be aware of the shooing and throbbing pain that it causes. Kidney stones can develop in anyone at any age, so understanding the do’s and don’ts is important for everyone.

Did you know that for more than 10 types of cancer, nearly 70% cases are within your control and preventable? There are many factors such as a healthy diet and lifestyle that can eliminate or reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

COVID-19 has exposed the inadequacy of the critical care infrastructure in private healthcare and the importance of spending and strengthening public healthcare. In conversation with The Week for 'India's COVID Heroes' edition, Group CEO AMRI Hospitals, Mr Rupak Barua, shared his insights on last year's healthcare scenario.

The spleen and the liver are two most crucial organs in your body, performing a wide range of functions, from maintaining the immune system to removing toxins, from regulating fat to producing iron, from activating enzymes to producing and excreting bile, etc.

Many a times medicinal or environmental allergen factors have a significant impact on our skin, leading to lifetime skin conditions that are difficult to treat or cure.

Epilepsy is a type of central nervous system disorder characterized by repeated seizures. People suffering from epilepsy experience neurological imbalance resulting in two or more episodes of unprovoked seizures.

Arrhythmia is a heart rhythm problem where heartbeats fall irregularly, sometimes falling too slowly, or too early.

Unlike pain in other organs or other parts of the body, chest pain immediately rings warning bells in the mind.

Chest Pain can be terrifying, isn’t it? The crushing, burning, or stabbing feeling instantly brings to mind the fear of having a heart attack or other cardiac conditions.

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are two of the leading causes of deaths worldwide.

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis (PVS) is a rare disorder that is typically present at birth. In this condition, the narrowing pulmonary valve opening, or stenosis, restricts the blood flow from the right chamber of the heart to the pulmonary arteries.

Osteoporosis is often known as the “Silent Disease” as most people don’t recognize until they experience a fracture due to mild or minor injury.

One of the complex and unique areas of human anatomy is found in the shoulder joint, comprising the hold of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

October has arrived, so has the time to contribute our bit in spreading a word of awareness for Breast Cancer.

The pandemic has made us realize once again why "prevention is better than cure".

Every year, the National Nutrition Week is observed in India from September 1 to 7.

This article provides an insight based on the international guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the doctors at AMRI Hospitals

The current pandemic is a ground-breaking global event that has affected millions of lives across the world.

AMRI Hospitals, a premiere healthcare service provider in Eastern India, has introduced ‘Concierge Services’ for comprehensive patient care

It is now a proven fact that the COVID-19 virus, which has led to the ongoing global pandemic

Till now the number of coronavirus cases across the world has reached over 4.81 million

COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of distress among people.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has raised many concerns over the transmission of this deadly virus.

COVID-19 is spreading fast and it sustains on various surfaces for different time periods.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there are over 5.5 million confirmed cases and over 3.5???

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading undeterred and increasing number of cases are being recorded every day.

Staying at home for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic is necessary

Apart from various other protective measures, using the right face mask

Staying at home for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic is necessary

Apart from various other protective measures, using the right face mask

The COVID-19 pandemic has already infected more than 3 million people globally

COVID-19 can affect any person, irrespective of age, pre-existing health conditions

The outbreak of Coronavirus Pandemic has plunged the world into uncertainty and the continuous exposure

COVID-19 has spread quickly over the globe and has infected more than 80,000 people across 60 countries. In India

Backed by advanced technology and a team of leading healthcare practitioners

Corona virus is from a family of viruses that cause various illnesses, varying from common cold to Severe

A day after kidneys from a brain dead patient were retrieved, a panel of doctors at AMRI Hospitals

One of the leading healthcare service providers in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar has launched AMRI

Ovarian Cancer is the third most commonly detected cancer among Indian women.

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that affects the colon or rectum.

There are many types of cancer. Some of them only affect men

The students, faculty, officers, staff, and their dependants were checked by a team consisting

Cancer prevention is all about making simple changes in your lifestyle, suggest medical practitioners at AMRI Hospital Ltd.

Heart is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the human anatomy, playing central role in the healthy working of the body.

One of the premiere private healthcare providers in Eastern India, AMRI has launched the ‘Happy Heart Club’

Angioplasty is performed to widen a narrow coronary artery by implanting a tiny stent into the heart

Recovering from a heart attack can prove to be a very complex process. Once a patient returns home,

Cervical Cancer starts in the cervix, which is a narrow opening into the uterus from the vagina.

Chest pain is usually the most common symptom of major

Heart attack often comes with a number of symptoms, including chest pain

Stage IV is known as the most advanced stage of lung cancer, in which the disease spreads

There are two main types of lung cancer, which are responsible thousands of of fatalities

Lung cancer affects the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Lung Cancer is a state of malicious tumor in the lungs, characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in lung tissues.

Festive seasons come accompanied with the promise of happiness, celebrations, prosperity, affection and love.

Every year, October is observed as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month by the global community

Oxygen is the most important thing one needs to be alive and energy is what keeps the body going.

Trauma is one of the main causes of death across the world.

One of the leading private healthcare providers in Eastern India

Acne is a constant problem, which is a major concern for most people, irrespective of gender.

The ongoing World immunization Week is indeed a big opportunity to promote vaccination

There is no maximum age, up to which a mother can produce breast milk.

If you breastfeed your baby for simply a couple of days, he/she will receive your foremilk or early milk.

Breast milk is undoubtedly the best food for a new-born baby. This is because a new born has various types of nutrient requirements,

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - stomach, oesophagus, colon and rectum, pancreas,

Launching Eastern India’s first Airway Clinic, AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur has officially registered its credibility

AMRI hospitals is deeply committed to serving the community as much as providing leading health-care services to its patients.

Setting new standards and achieving new milestones every year, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, has recently been accredited with the NABH

A breakthrough technology to enhancing the treatment for heart patients at AMRI Hospitals, Nano pacemaker is the world’s smallest pacemaker.

One of the premier private healthcare providers in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur has launched

A 32-year-old man from Kushtia, in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh, was detected with carcinoma of the sigmoid colon in 2017.

The flagship medical conference of AMRI Hospitals, AMRICON 2019, was inaugurated on February 23, 2019, at the Science City in Kolkata.

Bhubaneswar: AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar, the largest multi-specialty Hospital of Bhubaneswar announced the launching of first of its kind Advanced Trauma Centre here today.

In a bid to raise awareness and work towards a cancer-free society, 

CERVICAL CANCER is the most common cancer among women specially in the rural areas in India. This affects the cervix, the mouth or opening of the uterus. More than 1.25 lakh women are affected each year, claiming an estimated 50,000 lives.

Marking its year of many achievements in 2018, AMRI Hospitals, the leading private healthcare group, established yet another benchmark by 

Leading chain of private healthcare group in Eastern India — AMRI Hospitals recently announced its collaboration with Clair Clinic, Singapore, for introducing the latest technology in....

AMRI Hospitals has bagged top slot as one of the leading multi-speciality private hospitals in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar by The Week-Hansa Best Hospital survey 2018.

Maintaining the faith of millions of people in good healthcare, AMRI Hospitals has always been on the forefront of innovation and achievements...

AMRI Hospitals ties up with Calcutta Club, one of the oldest elite social clubs of Kolkata, to launch a special Health Privilege Card for the city  institution that completed 110 years..

Many cardiac issues are found in women. A major cardiac issue is the threat of heart disease. But becoming aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising, can help protect you. Heart disease is the most common cause of death for women. Some heart disease symptoms in women may be different from men....

Diabetes Mellitus is a global epidemic and India is the second largest capital of Diabetes world. Diabetes Mellitus is defined as fasting blood sugar >/ 126 mg/ dl, PP blood sugar >/ 200 mg/dl, HbA1C >/ 6.5%, with or without excessive thirst, excessive appetite, weight loss etc. 95% of total Diabetes Mellitus cases are Type 2 patients

Over the last century, cancer has evolved from an ‘unexplained cause of death’ to a ‘reality filled with hope and despair’. Social stigma along with ignorance had conveniently hidden this nemesis from the limelight, far too long. But for the last two decades, this ignorance has given way to sudden exposure to large amount of complex scientific data.

Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS) utilizes laparoscopic camera and instruments to gain access to the operating site. The cancer and nodal clearance is much better because of better visual display. So, compared to conventional open surgery, the cure rates are either equivalent or better at times.

For long, majority of Indians have been under sustained intimidation with regards to the hefty expenses attached to heart stents and angioplasty. They finally have something to cheer about. A recent notification issued by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority stated that the prices of heart stents would be brought down by 85%.