Health Concerns

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

• Alcohol Use by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Smoking by Latha Palaniappan, M.D., M.S.

Cancer

• Cancer in South Asians by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Lowering Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Changes by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.

Children's Health

• Nutrition for Children (ages 1 to 6) by Shally Sinha, M.D.
  
• South Asian Food Pyramid
  
• Constipation by Shally Sinha, M.D.
• Indian Myths Explored: Gripe water, turmeric, etc. by Mili Shah, M.D.

Dermatology (Skin Care)

• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) by Rajiv Bhatnagar, M.D., Ph.D.
  
• Dry Skin by Rajiv Bhatnagar, M.D., Ph.D.
  
• Skin Pigment Disorders by Rajiv Bhatnagar, M.D., Ph.D.

Diabetes

• Blood Sugar Testing by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Gestational Diabetes by Geetha Desai, M.S., R.D.
• Prediabetes by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Type 1 Diabetes by Latha Palaniappan, M.D., M.S.
• Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians by Latha Palaniappan, M.D., M.S.

Digestive Health

• Acid Reflux by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Bloating and Gas by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Fatty Liver by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Lactose Intolerance by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Normal Bowel Function by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.

Heart Disease Risks

• Benefits of Fish Oil (Omega-3s) for Heart Health by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Blood Pressure by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Body Size
• Cholesterol by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Diabetes (see separate topic above)
• Lack of Exercise by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Metabolic Syndrome by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Smoking
• Stress/Depression by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.

Mental Health

• Depression and Anxiety by Ronesh Sinha, M.D.
• Mental Health Myths in South Asians
• Postpartum Depression
• Stress

Women's Health

• General Women's Health Articles
• Gestational Diabetes
• Postpartum Depression

Travel Health

• Chikungunya Fever (CDC)
• Health Information for Travelers Based on Destination(CDC)
• Malaria Information (CDC)
• Vaccines for Travelers to South Asia (CDC)

Last reviewed: 2012