India’s cancer burden could rise from 1.39 million to 1.57 million by 2025, according to a report from the National Cancer Registry Program 2020. Cancer is on a rising trend in today’s society, affecting people across all walks of life. Nobody is immune to it, whether rich or poor, educated, or uneducated. Cancer is the […]
How does Tuberculosis risk your Lungs, Kidney, Spine, and Brain?
Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily attacks the lungs, though it may affect other organs such as the kidneys, spine, and brain, whose signs and symptoms vary depending on the organs involved. For example, Tuberculosis affecting the spine can cause back pain, while Tuberculosis of the kidneys may lead to blood in the urine. TB […]
Symptoms of Cancer and Cancer Treatment this World Cancer Day
Cancer- considered as one of the deadliest killers across the world, it is dreaded all across geographies. Ever wondered how Cancer occurs? Our body functions are coordinated by billions of cells, forming the basis of our existence. In the beginning, we all started life as a single piece of a cell, that multiplied to form […]
Types of Cancer in Kids, Cancer Symptoms and Cancer Treatment
About 300,000 children aged 0 to 19 years are annually diagnosed with cancer. Cancer often termed as a silent killer, is a leading cause of death among all age-groups worldwide. The most common type of cancer that attacks kids includes leukaemia, brain cancer, lymphomas, and solid tumors (neuroblastoma and Wilms tumour). About 80% of children affected by […]
Diet Plan and Health Tips for the New Year
2020 has been a testing time for all of us. It was a year where immunity and health shared the utmost priority to fight the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. Though, we are just a few days away from the new year 2021, thinking of the year ahead signifies a fresh start for many. For some, new year […]
Farmers Day 2020: Are Organic Products Healthy Foods to Buy?
Organic food brings the concept of healthy food directly from the farm to your plate minus the addition of harmful chemicals, pesticides, food additives and genetic alterations like growth enhancers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic farming practices focus on growing vegetables and fruits by following natural crop and cattle behaviours which include the ability to graze […]
International Tea Day: 15 Teas that Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Most of our mornings begin with a hot cup of Tea. Tea is considered to be one of the healthiest beverages and has attracted the attention of tea connoisseurs all over the world. A warm cup of tea refreshes us and provides the essential hydration that keeps us going throughout the day. For Indians, Tea […]
Suicide Prevention: Caring for Mental Health and Depression to Fight Covid-19
Suicide affects millions and is the leading cause of deaths and medical emergencies globally. It is estimated that suicide or voluntarily taking away one’s life is the cause of about 1 million annual casualties. Whopping 20+ attempts are behind one successful suicide attempt, which makes it more worrisome. Suicide and its attempts have a cascading […]
How to Battle Cancer During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic can have a disastrous effect on cancer patients undergoing stringent medical treatment. Cancer patients battling different stages of this deadly disease might feel worried about COVID-19. A report from the WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease indicates that in China, as of 20th. February 7.6% of patients with confirmed COVID-19 results had cancer […]