Heartburn affects about 15 million adults each day, including many expectant mothers. You may get acid reflux indigestion or heartburn if you have GERD. What is GERD? The stomach and esophagus are called “gastroesophageal”. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach refluxes […]
Chronic Lung Disease: What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? COPD Signs and Symptoms
Life with COPD can be challenging- it is a degenerative disorder, with no cure at present- causing the daily tasks to become increasingly difficult. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a set of lung diseases that can cause shortness of breath. According to the CDC, COPD accounts for an estimated 300 […]
Infant Protection Day: 10 Infant Illnesses and When to Consult Neonatal Specialists?
Caring for your child as a new parent can be an exhausting journey. While you love being a parent, you are frequently concerned about the numerous infections that may grapple your infant. While many of these issues are minor and can be addressed at home, it might get a bit taxing, especially if you live […]
National Epilepsy Day: Epilepsy Symptoms, Types of Seizures, and Epilepsy Treatment.
Did you know that Leo Tolstoy, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allen Poe, Socrates, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Beethoven, Michelangelo, and Sir Isaac Newton all had something in common? Aside from being famous and successful in their fields, they all had epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a central […]
World Pneumonia Day 2021: Chest Infection Symptoms, Types of Pneumonia and Pneumonia Treatment
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is a potentially fatal infection in which the air sacs become clogged with pus and other fluids. Anyone can contract pneumonia. However, the following groups are the most vulnerable: Adults aged 65 and up Children under the age of two People suffering from comorbidities […]
What is Immunization and How can Vaccines Help Fight the Covid Pandemic?
Vaccines safeguard five lives per minute and annually prevent up to three million deaths. Vaccines are one of the most remarkable progress in global health and wellbeing. For over two centuries, vaccines have successfully reduced the onslaught of diseases like smallpox, polio, and measles allowing children to grow healthier and strong. What is Vaccination? Vaccination […]
World Fertility Day: 12 Natural Ways that Boost Fertility
Fertility problems affect up to 15% of couples. Female fertility refers to the ability to conceive a biological child naturally. If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for at least a year with frequent, unprotected sex, or at least six months – if you are above 35 without success, it might be […]
World Vegan Day: Can Vegan Food Cause Calcium & Vitamin Deficiency in Children?
If we’re talking about nutrition, either a vegan or a non-vegan diet can cover practically all of our dietary requirements if someone is invested in choosing their balanced diet. Vegan is the new sustainable food. A vegan diet is a vegetarian eating plan that excludes animal products, such as eggs, honey, and dairy products. Veganism […]
World Polio Day: Poliovirus Symptoms, Causes, and Polio Vaccine Schedule
Polio is a contagious viral infection that damages the nerve, leads to troubled breathing in its most severe form. Poliomyelitis can result in temporary or permanent muscle paralysis, disability, bone deformities, and in extreme cases, even death. This October, on World Polio Day, let’s talk about the transmission, symptoms, prevention, polio vaccination, and polio treatment with Gigadocs. […]
International Stuttering Awareness Day 2021- Coping with Speech Problems and its Relation Anxiety and Depression
Stuttering is a type of speech problem characterized by dysfluent or stammering speech and disruptions in verbal flow. Stutterers frequently repeat words and syllables. They may also speak at an inconsistent rate, with numerous pauses or hesitations. Stuttering is frequent in children aged 2 to 6 and usually goes away on its own. However, people […]