Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease spread by a virus that initially affects the human respiratory system. The disease was first identified in the year 2019 in Wuhan, China. Since then, the virus has spread globally, affecting lakhs of individuals. Due to its high incidence & high transmission rate, the WHO declared this disease as a pandemic.
Read MoreExperiencing an acute liver failure can be a real nightmare. There is only a small time-window, and the absence of urgent medical care can accelerate a patient's condition to a life-threatening stage.
Read MoreFemale vaginal health affects not only sex life and fertility but also the overall quality of life. On-going vaginal health conditions like a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, or endometriosis affect the level of self-confidence of an individual too. Among these disorders, Endometriosis has affected the lives of many females around the globe due to severe pain and irritation it causes.
Read MoreWith the population and birth rate of India in mind, it might not be shocking to know that the incidence of congenital diseases, or heart problems that children are born with, is increasing at an alarming rate. What is even more alarming is the fact that there is little to no knowledge about these conditions in the populace, especially in urban India.
Read MoreFor people who have been suffering problems like obesity, diabetes, hormonal fluctuations, etc., the terms "Thyroid" and "Cholesterol" may seem a little too familiar. Doctors often tell patients about the importance of keeping a check on both of these to stay healthy. Thyroid and cholesterol may be completely different from each other, but the deep connection between these 2 is often unexplored or underrated in its importance.
Read MoreHeart disease is a broad term, very commonly interchangeably used for cardiovascular diseases. Heart or cardiovascular disease includes coronary heart diseases, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, arrhythmia, congenital heart diseases, peripheral artery diseases, and many other diseases.
Read MoreDiwali is that season of festivities when the entire country is bathed in light, celebrating happiness means sharing delicious food with near and dear ones. However, a number of people consider it a free pass to binge on their favourite food, which, more often than they can imagine, lead to a series of health issues. While the festivities should not stop during the most awaited festival of the year, it can be turned into a responsible way of celebration with a few simple precautions.
Read MoreDiwali is known for the extravagance of almost everything while celebrating, be it the lights, the food, or the firecrackers. However, due to the blatant and rampant misuse of firecrackers, the festivities are ruined for a certain section of society like those who suffer from respiratory problems like Asthma. The smoke that appears as a result of all the explosions can quickly turn the joy into trouble and chaos for Asthmatic patients.
Read MoreOften number of times it so happens that patients and their relatives tend to mix together the names of two diseases that may have a few similarities, but are rather different from each other in many ways. Such a common mistake is often made by people when they use the terms Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis in exchange of each other, where in reality they are two different conditions.
Read MoreFestivals are a means for families and friends to come together and celebrate in unison. This festival of lights is celebrated with a lot of love and enthusiasm in different ways, involving a lot of food. Indian
Read MoreCancer is one of the major threats to human health in the current time. Characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the human body, cancer creates tumour tissue that affects the growth of other healthy cells by hijacking their nutrition. Cancer cells can also travel to other parts of the body and create tumours, facilitating the overall growth of cancer in the body. One of the most concerning factors about cancer, however, is the increasing incidence rate of the diseases in the current world.
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