The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located near the throat in front of the neck region. It is a gland that produces chemicals called hormones that play a vital role in regulating body metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate, etc, as…
Dengue – A Viral Illness Transmitted by Mosquito Bite
Dengue is a form of viral fever which has become endemic in India and causes outbreaks every so often. The infection draws out by flavivirus and is grow fast by mosquitoes. Transmitted by the bite of a mosquito infected with…
Incidence of Diabetes and Prevention Procedures
It is not uncommon for most people, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. More so in the rice-consuming southern states to get anxious as they cross the age of forty. Any disturbance in their health like feeling tired, excessive sweating, etc.…
Problem Urinating? Have BPH?
If you are an adult male over fifty years of age and suffer from problems with urinating, like hesitancy (taking a lot of time for urine to start flowing), impaired flow, urinary retention (some urine left after voiding), discomfort while passing…
Migraines – Much more than just severe headaches
A migraine headache is a pulsating pain that usually affects one or both sides of the head. This excruciating pain is made worse by physical activity and is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sounds, light, and or odors.…
Osteoporosis and its Prevention
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in decreased bone mass and density. It leads to weak, thin, and fragile bones with increased susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporosis leads to a porous bone structure that is highly compressible. This results in…