Prevention

Swine flu is a disease caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract and causes barking cough, decreased appetite and nasal secretions. The disease was initially reported in pigs and spread to human beings. Like other strains of the flu, ...

Jaundice in newborns is identified by the yellowish tint or colouration of a newborn's skin and the white portion of the eyes. When this kind of a tint is noticed in a neonate, it is generally a sign that there is ...

Every year, 25 April is observed as World Malaria Day. World Malaria Day was established in May 2007 by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly of WHO. The day is observed with the intention of providing education and understanding ...

Nosebleeds are a common problem that mostly occurs in adults and children aged between 3 and 10. Nosebleeds occur rarely and don't always indicate signs of serious health problems. The nose contains many small blood vessels, which are situated close to ...

Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It occurs when there is an abnormal growth of breast cancer cells that divide at a faster rate and start accumulating to form a lump in the breast. In this article, ...

Video games can be highly engrossing and if you are addicted to them, then you could be suffering from a mental health condition. In 2018, the WHO officially acknowledged gaming disorder as a mental health condition and added the disorder to ...

It is estimated that in India, over 2,000 deaths occur due to electrocution every year. And in the United States, about 1,000 people die each year due to electric shock which is far more deaths caused by lightning. Electric shock occurs ...

Tonsillitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the tonsils and in most cases it is caused either by a virus or bacterial infection. It can occur at any age and is a common health problem. In this article, we will ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes itchy rashes with fluid-filled blisters and flu-like symptoms. While chickenpox mostly affects children, adults can also contract it if they have been exposed to the virus. This article will ...

Every year, 20 November is observed as World Piles Day, with the aim of spreading awareness about haemorrhoids (piles). There is not much information regarding the origin and creation of the day, but healthcare organisations and hospitals observe the day to ...

If you think that allergies aren't common during the winter season, then think again. Even though the freezing temperatures bring relief to people with seasonal allergies, sneezing and blowing your nose, and some of the symptoms of allergies can persist throughout ...

Winter is just around the corner and with it comes one of the most common hair issues of all time - dandruff. Dandruff is a disorder of the scalp that comes with some evident symptoms such as itchiness and flakiness. It ...