Acid reflux or Heartburn, as it is commonly called, is an unpleasant sensation in the upper abdominal & chest area & sometimes in the region of the heart, that occurs when gastric acid from the stomach rises up into the…
Constipation
Constipation, irregular and hard bowel movements, is a common frustrating and sometimes painful condition of the digestive system, where an individual has hard feces that are difficult to expel. Constipation is a symptom; not a disease and is often defined…
Give the gift of life – Donate blood
Every minute of every day there is always someone in need of blood across the world. This shows the need and importance of blood in saving lives. In order to bring about awareness of blood donation, WHO (World Health Organization)…
June 8th is World Brain Tumor Day
World Brain Tumor day is observed on June 8th every year, across the world to spread awareness of brain tumors. Tumor or cancer simply means growth. Sometimes it is self-contained and in some cases, it may be uncontrolled and spread to other areas of…
Be Sun Smart, Prevent Heat Stroke
With the summer raging and the atmospheric temperatures setting a new high every day, there is a possibility of sunstroke. Sunstroke, also known as Heat stroke, is a condition that occurs when the body is exposed to excessive sun or…
Stay Hydrated this Summer
Dehydration is a common problem, especially among children and the elderly, that occurs mostly during summer. It is a condition that occurs when the amount of fluid lost from the body is more than one’s water intake. There are a…