Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might…
What causes Food Poisoning?
A lot of people hear food poisoning and think someone somewhere is after them, “Village People”. Food poisoning is basically…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production, and wheezing. It's typically…
A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid, the H-shaped gland that wraps around the front of your windpipe, just below your Adam's apple. A goiter can be smooth and…
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition that affects your coronary arteries, which supply blood to your heart. With CAD, plaque buildup narrows or blocks one or more of your…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes increasingly difficult.
It's not clear what causes it, but it usually affects people who…
We often hear people say ‘he’s bipolar’ or ‘she’s bipolar’…. Do you know what it really means to be bipolar?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health…
5 Importance of Immunization/Vaccination:
1. It keeps you healthy and free from vaccine-preventable diseases.
2. It curbs the spread of diseases from one person to the other.
3. Immunizations can…
What is Immunisation?
Immunisation/Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting you against harmful diseases before you come into contact with them. It uses your body’s natural defenses…
What is Chest Pain?
Chest pain describes any symptom that causes discomfort in the upper to middle torso area. Chest pains develop for a range of reasons, including digestive issues…
What is a Muscle Strain?
A pulled muscle, or muscle strain, occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn.
Muscle strains can occur without warning and…
A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked. It is a medical emergency, because blood carries oxygen, and brain cells begin to die within a…
What is IUD? IUD stands for “intrauterine device.” It is a T - Shaped device as tiny as a quarter that is inserted into the Uterus. It is one of…