Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures in patients. However, they are stigmatised in the society and discriminated against, while also struggling to establish relationships, get educated and being employed.
BA.2 Omicron subvariant is already dominant in the WHO's Americas region and its share of cases has been steadily increasing in several countries of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East since the end of 2021, WHO said.
Squats, famously known as lower back building exercises, are best for several reasons such as prevention from lower body problems, which also helps in lower back strengthening, body toning and losing weight.
Women were thus less likely than men to survive in the short- and long-term. At 30 days after the heart event, just 38 per cent of women were alive compared with 50 per cent of men.
Tuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of deaths across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB. World Tuberculosis Day focuses on building awareness about TB through prevention and cure with an extended aim to make the world TB Free.
Tuberculosis is caused due to under-nourishment, HIV, alcohol, smoking and diabetes. This ailment disproportionately affects the financially marginalised sections of the society, and the stigma associated with this disease lead to underreporting and underdiagnosis.
Traditional exercise, such as weightlifting or running, doesn't appeal to some people. But they might be open to active video gaming because it doesn't seem like exercise. It's just fun and that desire to play might help people dip their toes in physical activity without heading to the gym.
Betel or paan leaves are an inseparable part of India's rich culture and traditions. Apart from its spiritual connection, it is a wonder leaf packed with several health benefits.
SARS-CoV-2 infection may lead to a strong release of pro-inflammatory signalling substances (cytokines). Activation of the immune system may persist for months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection and impair insulin effectiveness (muscle, fat cells, liver).
Although there is no specific vaccine for Malaria, in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
Health experts recommend that for better effectiveness of the vaccines people should not only get the complete dosage but also keep in mind the recommended gap duration between each dose. Know more about it here.
Indoor plants are undoubtedly the best and the easiest method to counter pollution as well as make your home look a bit more relaxed. There are people who create a lush indoor garden with the help of these plants and eventually breathe in the fresh air. Here we've listed out several house plants that are super-effective in purifying your air at home.
The plank is one of the best exercises because it tightens the deepest core muscles which in turn help to improve strength, balance, coordination and most importantly back pain. Read here to know about the six major health benefits of this exercise.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It can damage your liver and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) infection or a chronic (long-term) infection.
There are three popular diets in the world: Keto Diet, Intermittent Fasting, and GM Diet. Unfortunately, these diets are not helpful especially for women who are thinking of significant weight loss (more than 15-20 kgs) and maintaining it permanently.
WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove stated that a lot of misleading information regarding the virus is circulating. It states that the infection of Omicron is mild. Not only this but many are thinking that the COVID pandemic is over. Apart from this, there is a huge confusion as people are thinking that this is the last variant that we will have to deal with. Well, all of this is actually not true!
Foul breath or unhealthy teeth can be very embarrassing, putting one in an uncomfortable position. With a little bit of care, this common condition can easily be prevented. On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, it is important to help you combat these oral health issues. Have a look at some tips here!
For the study, published in the journal 'Pediatrics', the team examined data from 218 children across the state of Texas between the age of 5 and 19 who were enrolled in the Texas CARES survey that began in October 2020 to assess Covid-19 antibody status over time among a population of adults and children in Texas.
The findings, published by The BMJ, included 8.3 million individuals who received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine (Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) and 735,870 unvaccinated individuals with a positive Covid test result.
Arterial clots in the brain are called strokes and patients with blood clots in their brains can experience problems with their vision or speech, seizures and general weakness.
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