Diwali festival brings Diya decoration, Diwali gifts, and Diwali lights besides congesting air pollution which reaches its highest levels adversely affecting the air quality index. As the world fights the adversaries of the worst public health crisis-Covid-19 pandemic, the festival of lights this year will be low-key. Respiratory disease specialists have shared their concerns about the […]
Diabetes and Eye Care: Is Diabetes Related to Eye Problems?
Insulin (made by the pancreas) is considered to be one of the main anabolic hormones of our body which helps in the absorption of glucose from food by the cells for energy. This glucose gets accumulated in the blood, when enough insulin is not made by our pancreas. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, […]
World Immunization Day: Vaccinations that Build Immunity
Children particularly infants, can catch infections very quickly. It is because their body’s defence system that fights against infections is not fully developed. Although they receive lifesaving antibodies from their mothers, however, these antibodies gradually diminish, which makes them susceptible to infections and diseases. Immunization forms a cushion that immunes them against deadly infections by […]
Addressing Types of Stroke Causes, and Stroke Recovery Guide
Stroke is one of the most dangerous conditions that can affect people of any age, at any time. Research estimates suggest that one in four adults will have a stroke in their lifetime, the number increases with comorbidity patients whose brain cells die very quickly with a stroke attack. A stroke is extremely because […]
Micronutrient Deficiencies Cure: World Iodine Deficiency Day
Often neglected, Iodine remains as one of the most essential dietary minerals important to our normal thyroid function, growth, and development. Iodine deficiency can lead to serious health conditions which can be fatal. Like iron, our body does not make iodine on its own, it is absorbed from the food and water we consume. […]
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day: Care for the Young Bones
Bones are constantly growing and reforming, with an increase in one’s age. The rate of bone growth is faster in children than in adults. A child’s bone continuously grows and reforms. During childhood, bone disorders can affect the bones in the musculoskeletal system, which may get worse or better with the growth of the child. “World […]
Superfoods to Fight Covid-19: Excess of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Turmeric, Pepper, Spices can be Fatal
Covid-19 has engulfed over 38 million worldwide till date, with over 1 million deaths. In the number of active cases, India stands second, behind the USA. Not a distinction to be proud of. The coronavirus recovery path is slow involving quarantine and social distancing. However, as a precautionary measure, many of us are following good practices to build our […]
How to Choose the Best Hand Wash this Global Hand Washing Day?
We touch a lot of commonly used surfaces every day, like door handles, ATMs, cellphone, doorknobs, elevator buttons, and so on, have you ever wondered how many viruses and infections it may bring to you? With its high infectivity rate Covid-19 has made frequently used surfaces even more dangerous. Any viruses that survive on these surfaces […]
Bone and Joint Action Week: Caring for Bone Health, Joint Pain and Inflammation
Our bones are one of the most critical functional components. The human body comprises of 206 bones which provide the structure for everyday activities. These bones include the bones of the spine (vertebrae), skull, arms, legs, and ribs. Our body structure is made up of five types of bones which include flat, long, short, irregular, […]
Equal Human Rights for All- Fighting Mental Health Issues on International Coming Out Day
The LGBTQ community brings together a cohort of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer’s whose identity and sexual preferences are different from the gender identities and conventional heterosexual relationships known to society. LGBT’s fight a daily battle for acceptance, recognition, internal and external conflicts to live a happy life. Their mental conflicts and identity […]