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Every year, thousands of people in the United States are admitted for gasoline poisoning. Cases can be accidental, such as swallowing gasoline while trying to transfer the fuel via siphoning method. A number of children are also impacted, primarily due to their curious nature. There can also be cases of deliberate ingestion of gasoline. Whatever be the reason, gasoline can …

Eating disorders have become common nowadays. Most eating disorders involve focusing too much on weight, body shape and food. This can lead to dangerous eating behaviours. These behaviours can seriously affect the ability to get the nutrition your body needs. This can affect physical as well as mental health. Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge eating and Restrictive eating are some of the …

Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that tend to affect millions of individuals worldwide. More prevalent in the West, this form of cancer is dominant in the Indian continent as well. However, it is a highly curable and treatable disease, especially when detected early. There are specific necessary steps that one needs to take to recognize and …

A large number of men tend to undergo weight loss surgeries in order to battle the bulge and improve their quality of life. Here, we explain to you why weight-loss surgery can be a boon for obese men. Obesity has become a pandemic now. A majority of men are overweight or obese due to following a sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor …

Dr. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist Do you like to sleep with a snoring person or dine with a noisy eater? Most of us would say a NO! It is commonly found that people who snore in their sleep and who make noise while eating, are mouth breathers. Mouth breathing and nasal breathing are two different ways of inhaling and exhaling …

As the world started normalizing and people overcame the havoc wreaked by the Covid-19 pandemic the fear of another pandemic is beginning to spread slowly. Known as the Powassan virus, the deadly infection is slowly spreading across America and has recently claimed the life of a person in the United States. Although rare, Powassan is an untreatable disease and medical …

Skin cancer development is significantly influenced by UV exposure. If people do not take the required precautions to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, it can lead to cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the sun, and they can also come from artificial sources like tanning beds. UVA, UVB, and UVC are the …

Colorectal cancer poses a serious health threat to both men and women, but men face a higher risk of developing this disease and are more likely to experience mortality from it. Here are some factors that increase the risk of colorectal cancer in men, highlighting the importance of early screening and effective prevention strategies. Understanding the Risk Factors:  Several factors …

Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication that can arise from diabetes mellitus. It is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide, posing a significant health burden on individuals with diabetes. Effective management of diabetic nephropathy is essential to slow the progression of kidney damage and preserve renal function. Here are key strategies …

Children fall sick regularly. As they grow up, start going to school and have exposure to other kids and new environments, sickness becomes a regular feature. The child falls sick, you take them to the doctor, follow the instructions and they get better. Sadly, it is not this simple for autoimmune diseases. Has your child been recently diagnosed with an …