Your immune system protects your body against the invasion of potentially harmful pathogens like viruses and bacteria and at the same time also limits any damage done by noninfectious agents like sunburns. However, your immune system must perform at its best to protect your body against any harm. Despite the awareness, we find even the…
High blood pressure is dangerous when not restrained. This could lead to multiple disorders like heart attack or stroke, besides other ailments. In the USA alone, high blood pressure takes maximum lives, as one out of three suffer from this. Probably, this is why it’s termed a ‘silent killer’, as it silently takes people unaware. …
Nothing can beat healthy old-fashioned hand washing habits when it comes to stop the spread of the infection of diseases like COVID-19. Recommendations are mainly for using water and soap to wash hands. In case of failing so, hand sanitizers are the best option. As the demand for these sanitizers is rising, it has led…
Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, cause lot of pain in stomach. These are open sores that develop in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are characterized as peptic ulcers that affect whole digestive system by causing troublesome sores in stomach and small intestines. Its manifestation is attributed to a marked decrease in…
For the outbreak of a severe and deadly virus coronavirus (COVID19), the world has faced a tumult. The fatal virus has claimed the lives of over ten thousand people all over the globe. Simultaneously, there is increasing fear among people in all countries. All want to stay safe. Doctors and health-caregivers try their best to…
Protein is a macro nutrient which is necessary for the proper growth, development and repair of the human body. Excess protein is turned into energy by the body. Protein deficiency leads to muscle atrophy, and wrong functioning of the human body. It has been found that proteins contain a collection of 20 amino acids. Eight…
There were times when we use to just be worried about the seasonal flu that came with running and stuffy nose, and continuous coughing. But now coronavirus has made us more cautious about falling sick. It is important to disinfect certain things to keep yourself and your family healthy during this time. CDC has taken…
What do the digits signify? All expect to lead a hale and fit life. What does it signify? A physician measures your blood pressure; it is expressed with the help of two numbers. One of the numbers on top is systolic and the bottom one is diastolic. Take an example 120/80 mm Hg. The top…
Metformin is used to treat type 2 diabetes. When the glucose levels increase above the normal range then Metformin will help to lower the glucose level and bring it in the normal range. It is a prescribed drug that is not available over the counter. This drug belongs to the class of biguanides. If you…
The widespread pandemic COVID-19 or the Corona Virus has been causing many casualties than ever. With flashing news all over, tumbling economy, an increasing number of infected people, Corona Virus has sure brought our lives to a standstill. It has left people in constant dismay. You can avoid contaminating yourself from the dreaded virus by…
