We have all felt anxious at some time, whether we call it feeling uneasy, on edge, or uptight. It is perfectly natural to feel anxiety and, in fact, to some degree, it can have good effects such as toning us up for a big match or sharpening awareness for interviews or exams. Read Also: Your […]
What is kyphosis? When viewed from the side the spine has a series of normal curves. These curves help to withstand loads of the bodyweight added to the spine. The cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back) have a normal inward curvature called lordosis or lordotic curvature by health care professionals, by which the […]
Colorectal Cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. It is also called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Generally, Colon cancer & rectal cancer are often grouped together as they have several standard features. Colorectal cancer is the 2nd death cause in women and the 3rd in men. Now, due […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain development-related condition that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing social interaction and communication difficulties. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. In autism spectrum disorder the term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Autism spectrum disorder encompasses disorders […]
International Mountain Day is celebrated every year on 11 December, to raise awareness of the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints of mountain growth, and to create partnerships that bring meaningful change to mountain peoples and ecosystems around the world. For survival, mountains are important. We are linked to mountains […]
What is Ascites? Ascites occurs when fluid accumulates in the abdomen. This buildup occurs between two layers of membranes that together form the peritoneum, a smooth sac that contains the organs of the body. A small volume of fluid is normal in the peritoneum cavity. Symptoms Ascites is generally followed by a feeling of fullness, […]
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs which inflames the air sacs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing phlegm or pus cough, fever, chills, and breathing difficulties. A variety of organisms can cause pneumonia including bacteria, viruses and fungi, Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that affects […]
Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquito-borne infection that can lead to a severe flu-like illness. It is caused by four different viruses and spread by Aedes mosquitoes. What is Dengue Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes […]
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Kids and teens with scoliosis have an irregular spine curve in S-shaped or C-shaped form. The curve will occur on either side of the spine, and in different spine locations. Symptoms can manifest at any age, but it mostly occurs from 10 to 12 years of age, […]
Neutropenia is a very rare blood disorder blood that produces a decreased number of neutrophils, or a complete lack. Neutrophils are a type of blood cell that protects the body from bacterial infections. Neutropenia types include Congenital, Idiopathic, Cyclic, and Autoimmune. The symptoms experienced by patients depend on the Neutropenia level. The smaller the number […]
