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Called by many names like, wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative arthritis, Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, but it is most commonly found in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. Among a leading cause of …

Bronchial asthma, commonly known as just asthma, is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs. This can make it difficult to breathe and result in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma can be triggered by a variety of factors, including allergens (such as pollen or pet …

A workplace can be a significant source of exposure to harmful substances, including those chemical substances that may lead to cancer. Among the organs of the body that can be affected by workplace exposures, nose and sinuses are particularly vulnerable. Nose and paranasal sinus cancer is a severe and rare type of cancer that affects the nasal cavity and surrounding …

Our earth is the most diverse in terms of flora and fauna, natural resources, water bodies, geological formations, etc. Our earth is also home to some of the rarest things one will ever come across. Some of these are so rare that it may be difficult to locate them even in our nearby star systems. To fix your curiosity, here’s …

Epilepsy, a chronic non-communicable disease of the brain is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world. It comes with recurrent seizures – brief episodes of involuntary movement of either the whole body or a part of the body accompanied by loss of consciousness and control of bladder and bowel function. Epilepsy amps up the risk of premature …

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It occurs when the neurons in the brain that produce dopamine (a neurotransmitter that controls movement) start to die. As a result, people with Parkinson’s disease have trouble walking and talking and may also have mental or behavioural …

A massive ball of fire consisting largely of hydrogen and helium, the sun powers all life forms on earth. The sun is around 109 times wider than earth and weighs 333,000 times more. It is estimated that the sun is currently in its middle age and will last for another 5 billion years. With such massive numbers in relation to …

Cancer is a condition when some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that occurs in the oropharynx (soft palate, tonsil and back of tongue). The below mentioned diagnosis and treatment options will help in recognizing oropharyngeal cancer at an early stage and …

Thalassaemia is a genetic condition in which the affected individual is unable to make red blood cells. He is dependent on regular blood transfusions almost every 3-5 weeks for the rest of his life just to survive. This is by far the most common inherited genetic disorder in India. Approximately 10,000 children are born in India each year, making our …

Home invasion is a real threat, with possibility of theft, burglary, damage to property, injuries and fatalities. A home invasion can also lead to psychological trauma that may take a long time to heal. Every year, more than a million home invasion cases are reported in the US. Hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of property is stolen from homes …