Dental hygiene is crucial for good health owing to the fact that issues with teeth directly affects the personal, emotional, and social life of an individual. Most of us learn about taking care of our teeth from childhood, and still, dental problems are one of the most frequently encountered health problems. A few typical dental […]
Blood is circulated to all parts of the body through the circulatory system. Blood pressure is the force or pressure with which it is circulated all through the body. Maintaining the blood pressure within the normal range is vital to the smooth functioning of all the organs. Blood supplies oxygen and other vital nutrients to […]
Joint pain is extremely painful and uncomfortable. You may experience sleeping difficulties and wake up in the middle of the night frequently or may not be able to sleep at all. You may feel fatigued at all times without doing any tasks. Arthritis is one such condition that could cause joint pain. It causes an […]
It is extremely important to balance the cholesterol levels in the body. There are three different categories in which it is measured—LDL or “bad cholesterol,” HDL or “good cholesterol,” and total cholesterol. The cholesterol levels in the body vary with gender, age, and weight. Adults should check their cholesterol levels every 4 to 6 years. […]
Radiation therapy treatment, also known as radiotherapy, is used in the treatment of cancer. Usually used to shrink tumors or to kill the cancer cells, high doses of radiation are used in the medical field. In order to see inside the body, this radiation is used in the X-rays. Also, it is used with the X-rays […]
Scabies is a skin infestation characterized by reddish rash and itchy skin. It is caused by a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei that burrows into the human skin and lays eggs, resulting in a highly contagious condition known as the scabies skin rash. If not treated, these microscopic mites can live on the skin for months. […]
The sight of blood when you cough can be quite alarming, whether it is a tiny speck or is in large quantities. Coughing up blood (or hemoptysis) could indicate a serious medical condition or illness. The blood could be from your throat, upper airways, and lungs or even from your nose. Coughing up blood is […]
Bacterial pneumonia is a lung infection caused by a certain bacteria. The most common pneumonia-causing bacteria is Streptococcus (pneumococcus), but it can be caused by any other bacteria as well. When a person is young and healthy, these bacteria reside in the throat, without triggering any trouble. But in case the body’s immune system weakens, […]
A colon polyp is a harmless clump of cells that is formed on the lining of the colon. Even though they are harmless, they can develop and become cancerous in the later stages. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic are the two categories of polyps. Neoplastic polyps are comparatively larger polyps and have a higher risk of developing […]
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by hepatitis C virus and primarily affects the liver. This virus persists in the liver in almost 75% to 85% of the cases. This infection causes an inflammation in the liver and at times leads to serious liver damage. Hepatitis C virus is transmitted by blood or body […]