Health

Doctors in Kashmir expressed concern over increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the region, saying sedentary lifestyles and junk food are the main reasons.

Amidst Eid-ul-Fitr, the valley has witnessed a surge in road accidents, as during the last 24 hours, over 60 per cent of cases in SMHS Hospital were road accidents.

Ramadan is a hope for smokers to quit smoking and other bad habits, as it can generate willpower among them, doctors said.

An outbreak of jaundice in Dangerpora Padgampora village in Awantipora hamlet of Pulwama district has raised concerns as four children have tested positive.

Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura said that Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April.

SKIMS Soura on Wednesday urged people, intending to visit the health facility for treatment, to make use of the online appointment system.

Many people in the Kashmir Valley still resort to leeches to suck their blood in hopes of curing everything – from swollen joints and headaches to frostbite and acne.

People, especially those who are diabetic, need to limit the intake of salty, sugary and spicy food during Sehri (pre-dawn) meals in Ramadan to maintain fluid balance.