Prevent hepatitis…Act now! Paid Members Public
26-year old Neeta was experiencing nausea, fatigue and abdominal pain. She had a young baby to take care of and worked for two-three shifts twice a week. She, therefore, assumed that the tiredness maybe because of her lifestyle. With time she was not able to tolerate most of the food
Cholecystectomy – Treat your Gallstones! Paid Members Public
Don’t let the complicated name scare you! Cholecystectomy is a rather common surgery that only carries a small risk of complications. Your gallbladder stores any excess bile that your liver makes and releases it when you eat a meal rich in fats, to help digest it. Sometimes, stones develop
Beware This This Little Tiger - The Harbinger of Dengue Fever Paid Members Public
The Asian Tiger mosquito is a carrier of the dangerous Dengue Fever and inflicts painful bites on humans. Dengue is a viral disease which can affect anyone but is likely to be more serious in people with compromised immune systems. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a more severe form of the
Breast Milk: The Ultimate Gift from You to Your Baby Paid Members Public
World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, coordinated by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is celebrated every year from 1st to 7th August in more than 170 countries. Supported by WHO and UNICEF, it aims to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. This year the week focuses
Understanding Alzheimer’s Paid Members Public
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a disease that affects the brain. Problems with memory, thinking and behaviour are the common symptoms of AD. Most people who develop AD do so after the age of 65, but people under this age can also become a
Tuberculosis is Preventable! Paid Members Public
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It is an airborne bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can also attack almost any part of the body. People suffering from TB in their lungs can spread the bacteria in the air when they cough, laugh, sneeze,
Zika Virus: The New Global Health Emergency! Paid Members Public
The Zika virus disease is advancing rapidly and has spread to more than 20 countries. Here’s the information you need to in order to prevent its spread! What is Zika virus? The disease is spread to humans by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This is the same mosquito
Manage your health with regular health check-ups! Paid Members Public
Whenever we hear about staying healthy and fit our mind never wanders towards visiting a doctor or a hospital. Although, we think about eating healthy and exercising properly but going to a doctor is associated with being sick. What we should know is visiting our doctor for regular health screening
