Though we cannot cure Asthma, its symptoms can be controlled by us. Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airways to narrow and swell, besides generating excess mucus, making breathing difficult, resulting in coughing, whistling (wheezing) on exhalation, and shortness of breath. Asthma may be a mild annoyance for some people. However, for some, it […]
Low-Calorie Snacks and Summer Salads for a Healthy Summer
Summer is here! The sudden rise in temperatures, scorching heat and exhaustive humidity levels can cause nose bleeds, dehydration among many. Work from home during the covid lockdown has led to many of us grabbing a quick unhealthy salty and fried snack, which is a serious cause of concern. These snacks increase our chances of obesity, […]
World day for Safety and Health at work
Safety and Health at work also commonly known as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is mainly concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people in any occupation. Its goal is to provide a safe and healthy occupational environment. OHS provides a set of common laws ensuring all employers provide their employees with reasonable safety. […]
National DNA Day | Gigadocs
What’s DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly known as DNA, is a molecule found in the Nuclei of cells. It carries the instructions of life itself. As in, it holds the genetic instructions on growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of the organism. It is extremely important for life itself, as DNA is the molecule that lets […]
Advancements in Science and Technology and its effect on Nature!
The most advanced race and to a large extent, the most successful race to ever populate this earth has been the human race. We have come a long, long way from using simple tools made of sticks and rocks to using advanced communications that have also enabled us to fly a man-made machine on Mars. […]
World Liver Day- Liver Healthy Foods and Tips for Liver Health
After the brain, our liver is the second largest and most complex organ in the body responsible for toxic detoxification and blood filtration from the digestive tract before moving it on to the rest of the body. Our liver has a unique ability to regenerate itself, it secretes bile which is reabsorbed by the intestines. […]
World Haemophilia Day: Haemophilia Symptoms and Treatment
Haemophilia, an inherited bleeding condition which causes sudden uncontrolled bleeding after experiencing any injury or surgery. Internal bleeding is the most common type of bleeding caused by low clotting factor levels that lead to multiple bleeding incidents, most of which occur in the joints. These bleeding episodes, or bleeds, can occur spontaneously, without any apparent […]
World Parkison’s Day: Diagnosing the Five Stages of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is life-altering but not life-threatening. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disease characterized as a movement disorder that can impair one’s ability to perform everyday tasks. Parkin’s symptoms worsen with time. Motor symptoms are the most frequent signs seen across patients, including tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, and muscle stiffness. Understanding Parkinson’s […]
Symptoms of Covid variants and How to fight Covid 2.0?
Public health officials have warned that highly contagious infectious diseases, like COVID-19, can re-emerge and cause a second and possibly third wave of the disease. The warning should not be taken lightly as historically previous pandemics involving plague, cholera, and influenza that once clear of their initial peak of activity have re-emerged in a different segment […]
World Autism Awareness Day: Autism causes and Signs of Autism
Autism has no known cure. However, early medical and behavioral intervention can add to the healthy growth of an autistic child. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complicated condition that affects the speech, social behavior, and learning abilities of the affected. Generally observed among children below ten, Autism can be acquired at any age. […]