Musk melons are a powerhouse of health; they are loaded with so many nutrients that they almost seem like the superhero of fruits. They are abundantly available in the summers and have a super high percentage of water content in them making them cooling and hydrating. So as the summer approaches, know why you should […]
Ultrasound scans are now proving handy to assess bone mineral density and determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis. Globally, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) estimates that the condition causes about nine million fractures a year, most commonly to the hip, spine and wrist. Bone loss also has a serious impact on a person’s […]
Acidity: These days acidity and heart burn are more common in people. There are many things which causes acidity in human body. People who drink bed coffee/ tea or those who drink tea/coffee multiple times a day like more than 4 – 5 times. Drinking alcohol regularly, skipping meals can cause acidity. Spicy food, fast […]
Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance. If you have these dizzy spells, you might feel like you are spinning or that the world around you is spinning. Causes of VertigoVertigo is often caused by an inner ear problem. Some of the most common causes include: BPPV. These initials stand for benign paroxysmal positional […]
Fibromyalgia is often called an invisible disease. There’s no specific test to diagnose it, and it can be puzzling to a doctor who’s not familiar with the condition. The symptoms overlap with many other illnesses, so it’s possible to be misdiagnosed. Don’t be discouraged if you need to see a few different doctors. A specialist […]
A bone marrow transplant is a treatment that replaces unhealthy marrow with a healthy one. It’s also called a blood or marrow transplant. What is bone marrow?Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue inside your bones that makes blood-forming cells (blood stem cells). These cells turn into blood cells including White Blood cells to fight […]
In most cases, prostate cancer symptoms are not apparent in the early stages of the disease. The symptoms of prostate cancer may be different for each man, and any one of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions. As a result, routine screenings in the form of digital rectal exams and prostate-specific androgen (PSA) […]
Water storage in the body. Some people say they don’t eat much skip meals still they are fat. If water stays in the body, doesn’t go out in the form of sweat, tears or urine, it gets stored in stomuch, liver, kidney and intestine. When this dirty water doesn’t get out, tummy, face, waist looks […]
Asthma: The airways are persistently inflamed, and may occasionally spasm, causing wheezing and shortness of breath. Allergies, infections, or pollution can trigger asthma’s symptoms.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Lung conditions defined by an inability to exhale normally, which causes difficulty breathing.Chronic bronchitis: A form of COPD characterized by a chronic productive cough.Emphysema: Lung damage allows […]
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder is named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, the pioneering French neurologist who in 1885 first described the condition in an 86-year-old French noblewoman. The early symptoms of TS are typically noticed first in childhood, […]