Stroke isn’t a death sentence! Paid Members Public
One afternoon, Manish was helping his wife clean their house and while lifting some boxes, he felt weakness in his right hand and leg. He sat on a chair and rested while assuming that the pain was due to the heavy boxes he carried. A week later, he had another
Pregnancy: Things you need to know! Paid Members Public
Pregnancy, a life-altering journey and the most exciting phase of your life will put your body through the most incredible changes. You can ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and your baby by empowering yourself with knowledge. Department of Health of various countries around the world organizes “Pregnancy
Let's Pledge for Good Health, this World Health Day Paid Members Public
Every year on April 7, World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. This day marks the anniversary of the WHO which was founded in 1948. According to WHO, health is “a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal
A pinch of salt can eliminate brain damage! Paid Members Public
Iodine deficiency produces adverse effects which is widespread in a population. Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day, observed on 21st October, is a global awareness campaign that focuses on reducing the spread of iodine deficiency disorder and to educate the public about the disease. Inadequate supply of iodine can cause
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Paid Members Public
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive and neurodegenerative disease. It worsens normal bodily functions like balance, movement, breathing, and heart function. As it advances, PD becomes increasingly disabling, making daily activities difficult or impossible. Parkinson’s involves the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain. World
Leprosy Symptoms, Prevention, Complications and Treatment Paid Members Public
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease), one of the oldest diseases known to mankind, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is communicable and is generally spread through close and repeated contact with nose and mouth droplets from a person suffering from it. Leprosy affects the skin, the peripheral
100+ Occupational Health Centres… And Going Strong Paid Members Public
Medi Assist recently reached the milestone of running over 100 Occupational Health Centres (OHCs) across India successfully. This makes us larger than some of India’s largest chains of clinics in the country. Here is a brief illustration of what Medi Assist’s OHCs, MediClinics are all about.Why onsite
Don’t let your kidneys fail! Paid Members Public
Kidneys perform a life-sustaining job of filtering fluid, removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. Around 10% of the population suffers from some form of kidney damage, and every year millions die prematurely of complications related to chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is the gradual loss of kidney
