Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed an unexpected hint of yellow in your skin or the whites of your eyes? This can be an indication of a health condition called jaundice. It is ...

The term jaundice refers to a yellowing of the skin, nail beds and whites of the eyes. This is caused by the accumulation of a greenish–yellow substance (called bilirubin) in the blood and tissues of ...

Jaundice in the newborn baby is caused by an excess of bilirubin. Bilirubin in the blood is usually present in very small amounts. It contains the breakdown components of red blood cells. Normally the ...

Why is jaundice common in summer and monsoon? Dr Rakesh Gupta, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says, “During summer, high temperatures and increased sweating can ...

play videoA medical practitioner at the Police Hospital, Dr. Edward Akosah Danso A medical practitioner at the Police Hospital, Dr. Edward Akosah Danso, has emphasised that while neonatal jaundice is ...

The whites of your eyes are called whites for a reason — they’re supposed to be white. However, the color of this part of your eyes, known as the sclera, is an indicator of health. One common sign of ...

Maternal milk plays an important role in breast milk jaundice (BMJ) development and is the major source of epidermal growth factor (EGF) for neonates. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ...