Monsoons are often more pleasant than summers in terms of temperature and heat. However, we should be aware of the several infections that may affect our health adversely during this season due to the sudden increase in moisture levels. One of the most common infections monsoons bring is Conjunctivitis or red eye. Symptoms of Infection: […]
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July 28th every year is observed as “World Hepatitis Day.” A day dedicated to creating awareness about viral Hepatitis and preventive measures. Table of Content: History & Significance of World Hepatitis Day What is Hepatitis? Symptoms of Hepatitis Prevention and Control History of World Hepatitis Day World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th in […]
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Newborn screening (NBS) is an initial stage screening program done shortly after birth that includes testing newborn infants for certain genetic, congenital, and metabolic disorders. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India is the highest globally. The leading causes for a high IMR are low birth weight, pneumonia, and birth asphyxia. Other genetic, metabolic, and […]
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) is a rare kind of tumour that affects our digestive system, and in many cases, it is cancerous and life-threatening. Table of Content: What is GIST? How does GIST affect health? Signs and symptoms of GIST Diagnosis and Treatment of GIST Staying healthy during the treatment Preventing GIST What is GIST? […]
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Past few days, north India has witnessed floods caused due to overflow of river Yamuna, and water levels have breached the highest record of 207.49 meters. People residing in low-lying areas like Yamuna Bazaar, Kashmere Gate, and administration was forced to move out, leaving behind their belongings and living on the streets or in relief […]
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July 24th is observed as International Self-care Day. This day highlights the importance of self-care and encourages individuals to make self-care a part of their everyday routine and make it a priority. Table of Content Why is Self-Care important? Self-Care Types Factors that prevent you from self-care Realistic tips to start self-care Dos & Don’t […]
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Health problems in the workplace can have a major impact on the performance of an organization at a macro scale and of the team at a micro-scale. Health problems cripple a workforce’s motivation and willpower to deliver the best. Here are six common health problems in corporate employees and their common remedies. Common Health Problems […]
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One of the greatest healthcare challenges that the world is currently facing is obesity. As per WHO, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. And out of this, 650 million people were obese*. Obesity is when an individual’s body mass index is over 30. BMI is a rough guide to estimating whether an […]
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Health check-ups are pivotal indicators of our health and should be done regularly. However, there are certain factors that should be considered while doing a full body check-up. A health check-up is a routine examination of your overall physical condition. A full body check-up can greatly contribute to improving the present state of your overall […]
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Having neck pain constantly and spending a lot of time looking at your phone can cause pressure on your cervical spine. Table of Content What is text neck syndrome? Symptoms of text neck Exercises to prevent Text Neck Syndrome Tips for preventing text neck What is Text Neck Syndrome? “Text neck” refers to the repetitive stress […]
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