Health

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) pose a significant public health challenge in India, with millions affected annually. The primary vectors include mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies, transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and leishmaniosis (Kala Azar or Black Disease). Recent data from 2024 highlights the increasing incidence of these diseases, emphasizing the need for effective prevention and treatment strategies. In 2024, India …

Myth 1: Aortic aneurysm cannot be prevented Fact: By avoiding tobacco and alcohol, being physically active, and following a heart healthy diet aortic aneurysm can be prevented Myth 2: Aortic aneurysms are always painful. Fact: Most aortic aneurysms, mainly in their early stages, does not show any symptoms, hence one will not have any pain or other symptoms. Thus, regular …

Human lives are filled with moments of joy, connection, and the pursuit of dreams that give life meaning and purpose. However, the experience of pain, whether physical or emotional, can crowd this feeling of joy, altering our perception of life. Pain affects our bodies, our minds, emotions, and relationships, making it difficult to engage in life in a normal manner. …

Maintaining good gut health is very important for the overall well-being as well, but many individuals engage in practices that harm their digestion, even without their knowledge. This article discusses six common everyday habits that may be damaging one’s gut health and how to rectify them. Ignoring Breakfast – People never give much importance to breakfast, often skipping it when …

It is very important to create public awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, educate them to identify the disease in the early stage, to update the recent happenings in the diagnosis, and management of this problem. Alzheimer’s Disease is the major cause of dementia.  Dementia is a broad name for all those conditions which result in memory impairment. AD amounts to 70-75% of all dementias. There are other types …

Your skin not only serves as a barrier but indicates a lot about your health as well. Health-infected radiance give out tell-tale hints of health dis-arrangement while skin surfaces can represent the state of the human body. If it’s an uninvited pimple or an annoying sore that won’t go, each change in the skin has an underlying meaning. Knowing these …

Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a rare disease that significantly affects the lives of children and their families. This condition disrupts memory, thinking, and behaviour of the child, presenting challenges that can feel overwhelming for such a young person. The problems can become extremely unbearable for them to navigate alone, which makes it very important for every member of the family to …

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide, causing a myriad of symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and weight gain along with insulin resistance. A woman suffering from PCOS may sometimes feel terribly overwhelmed, but some simple and thoughtful dietary changes can greatly assist in improving the symptoms as well as the overall …

Blood Cancer Awareness Month Different types of blood cancers affect the function of blood cells and can disrupt the body’s ability to fight infections, regulate bleeding and maintain a healthy bone marrow. Chronic leukemia is a type of blood cancer that grows slowly and does not have any recognizable symptoms. But others like acute leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma can …

Persistent fatigue can be a source of great annoyance as well as impact almost every part of one’s life. People drag themselves through the day feeling exhausted, which even leads to the dampening of their moods and even anxiety attacks in some cases. This article discusses about seven common causes for feeling fatigued and some recommendations on how to tackle …