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• 1st August is observed as World Lung Cancer Day every year to raise awareness. • Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer worldwide. India is no exception to this deadly disease. • The most common and strongest risk factor is tobacco smoking. • Although non-smokers can also develop lung cancer, smokers are more … Read more
May 3rd is World Asthma Day and the theme for the year 2022 is ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma Care’. Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that can be easily treated and well controlled. Asthma presents itself mainly in childhood and early adulthood, but it can start at any age. The common symptoms of … Read more
March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day. The WHO theme for the year 2022 is ‘Invest to End TB. Save Lives.’ Tuberculosis has been documented in humans from the dawn of civilization going by various names like consumption, white plague, kshaya vyadhi etc. Even today, TB accounts for diseases with one of the highest mortality, especially … Read more
Breast milk provide optimal nutrition for babies, it has the right amount of nutrients, is early digested and is readily available Benefits of Breastfeeding for the baby : It contains antibodies that help babies fight against Bacterial and Viral disease. It reduces risks of G1 infections, allergies Promotes healthy weight gain and prevents childhood obesity … Read more
Mucormycosis : Aggressive opportunistic fungal infection. Black fungus – characteristic black colored appearance of skin and mucosal lesions. Mucor spores are commonly found in environment in soil, air, moist damp surfaces and decaying matter. Predisposing factors : Not a new disease Immunosuppressed individuals – chemotherapy, post transplant, on immunomodulator drugs Sudden spike of cases in … Read more
Endocrine System :Glands that secrets Hormones that regulate reproduction/Growth/development/mood/metabolism/sexualdevelopment. Hormone Disorder: Diabetes Pituitary Disorders Gonadal Disorders Thyroid Disorder Adrenal Disorder Growth Disorder Metabolic Disorder What are signs and symptom related to hormone disorder.a) Excessive weight gain or less.b) Increased or Decreased Appetite.c) Hot or Cold intolerance.d) Short Height.e) Tall Stature.f) Failure of aliening paternity or … Read more
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), out of 1.4 billion overweight adults around the world, 200 million men and 300 million women are considered obese. Around 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being overweight or obese, making both conditions the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Obesity Can lead to … Read more
ENDO MARCH 2021 The Month of march is dedicated to create awareness about ENDOMETRIOSIS About 200 million women suffer with ENDOMETRIOSIS worldwide 1 in 10 women have this disease ENDOMETRIOSIS It is difficult to diagnosis as the symptoms are not related to the severity of the disease Average time from the onset of symptom to … Read more
Be it a minor or major skin problem, get it checked by your dermatologist at the earliest; it might indicate some other health condition Get treated early to help prevent complications from shingles infection causing blisters on trunk, buttocks or other parts of the body Hives are itchy and inflamed bumps on the body that … Read more
Melatonin supplements is proven to help from jet lag and trouble falling or staying asleep when taken 2 hrs before bed time Sniffing lavender fragrance can set the stage for deep sleep by calming you down Valerian root supplement taken 2 hrs before bed time can put you to deep sleep Research shows hemp oil … Read more