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 […]
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 […]
National Pollution Control Day: How Harmful is Pollution?
India houses twenty-two of the 30 most polluted cities in the world. Source- Greenpeace Fourteen of the fifteen most polluted cities of the world are in India. Source- The WHO Pollution, which is the introduction of pollutants into the environment, either naturally or by human activity remains as one of the most debated topics across […]