Diabetes is a chronic disease that impairs the body’s ability to regulate or use sugar (glucose), which acts as a fuel to provide energy. In such an instance, either the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, or the body fails to use this insulin effectively. This hampers the ability of glucose to reach the...
Autoimmune disorders have been shrouded in mystery and confounded healthcare professionals for ages. To this date, no study or research has been able to ascertain the precise nature of its cause or the reason that makes certain individuals vulnerable to them. A healthy immune system is our body’s primary defence against the multitude of viruses,...
There are very few health conditions that are as discussed as diabetes. This is a condition that has seen a steady rise in recent times due to lifestyle factors. As is the case with several other diseases, your eating habits play a central role in both causing and managing them. Diabetes occurs due to a...
The Coronavirus 2019 pandemic has swept across the globe, causing large-scale social upheaval. As the pandemic rages on, new complications and new findings have come to light. It has been long known that older people, those with underlying medical conditions and a compromised immune system, are at a higher risk of developing severe complications. People...
At some point or the other, we have all gone through tongue issues. Tongue colors could signify the presence of an underlying disease. Research has suggested that even COVID can cause a change in tongue colour and appearance. According to the National Institute of Health, this virus has been said to be causing many unprecedented...
The build-up of mucus in your chest ruining your day? We feel you! Chest congestion is annoying and so difficult to get rid of. How would you recognize the symptoms of chest congestion? If you find out that you have a stubborn cough, then you are likely to have an acute chest congestion. It isn’t...
Ever wondered how a teeny-tiny organ like your gallbladder, located just below the liver in the upper right abdomen, can impact your health? Tiny, yes, but it has BIG effects on your body. It is a small pouch that stores a green-yellow liquid called bile that enables digestion. You end up with gallbladder stones when...
“It’s as easy as breathing”, we say. Yes, we associate breathing with something natural and effortless, but is it the same for everybody? A person with asthma may beg to differ! Breathing problems are a fact of life and conditions such as bronchitis and asthma are what cause the most distress to people. Asthma, in...
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