Prevention

Hiccups can occur at any age, even under the age of one. It can come at any time of the day causing minor inconvenience; however, as adults, we drink water to stop the short-term hiccups but when hiccups happen to babies, ...

Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss, and it can be a heartbreaking experience for a woman. There are many reasons that can cause a miscarriage. Miscarriages occur so early in pregnancy that sometimes a woman isn't even aware ...

Bad breath can be quite an unpleasant and embarrassing situation at a job interview, first date or during a conversation with friends. It is common and almost everyone has it at some point in their life. Studies show that more than ...

July is International Group B Strep Awareness Month, which is observed to create awareness about group B strep disease to the general public. The theme for this year is '2020 foresight'. What Is Group B Strep? Group B Streptococcus (group B ...

In India, the monsoon season typically lasts from June to September. As much as we love to enjoy the monsoon rains, one thing we do not like about the monsoon season is that it brings along a host of diseases and ...

Itchy scalp or scalp pruritus is a common problem that affects 13 to 45 per cent of the population. Itchy scalp causes frequent scratching and discomfort, and it can be either localised to the scalp or extend to other body areas ...

As the days are short during the winter months, many individuals struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a recurrent depressive disorder that causes sadness and loss of energy, especially during the months of December, January and February. It is estimated that ...

You most often have a hiccup when you eat food too quickly or drink too much carbonated beverages, isn't it? And you try various ways to get rid of it. Well, hiccups are common and almost everyone has experienced it at ...

Every year on 18 May HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed to recognise the volunteers, health professionals, community members and scientists who are working together to develop a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV. The day also aims to ...

If you have been reading news reports on coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you may have come across the term zoonotic diseases. So, what exactly are zoonotic diseases? We'll explain it here. What Are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonotic diseases, also called zoonoses are ...

As per the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is a common condition that affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. It is most commonly among women and more frequently as people gets older. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and ...

May 3-9 is Arson Awareness Week 2020, which focuses on the crucial role that firefighters play in the community to protect the public in emergency situations. Fire accidents can occur anywhere unexpectedly including homes, factories and health-care facilities. In the United ...