Deepawali is one of the biggest and most celebrated festivals across India and the world. Deepawali is the time for fun and festivity. The preparations start many weeks in advance. People get their houses spic and span in anticipation of Goddess Lakshmi to visit their homes during this auspicious occasion. It is a festival […]
What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction which affects more than one body part at the same time. The most common causes of anaphylactic reactions include foods, insect stings, latex & some medications. When you are allergic to some substance, the immune system overreacts with allergens & releases chemicals. The mild symptoms […]
What is Aspirin? Aspirin is a common pain reliever/painkiller (analgesic) can be used for a headache, common cold, to reduce fever, & toothache. It reduces the substances that cause pain & inflammation in the body. Other than using it as a pain reliever, sometimes it is used to prevent heart attacks, stroke & other cardiovascular […]
Warning Signs of Cancer that People too Often Ignore Cancer is the second most leading cause of death after Heart Diseases. There is more than 200 type of cancer. But the most common cancers include lung, breast, pancreatic, Kidney cancer, leukemia, Thyroid cancer and bladder cancer. But knowing the signs & symptoms in early stages […]
Emergencies can happen to anyone, any time, and anywhere. This could be in your home, workplace or on the road. In a recent survey, it is revealed that 27% annual deaths occur alone due to the non-availability of emergency first aid within the “Golden Hour” i.e., the first hour of the emergency & these victims […]
Dengue is a painful mosquito-borne viral infection spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person who is already infected with dengue virus in their blood. The disease can’t be spread directly from one person to another person & it spreads only through a mosquito bite. The mosquito acts as a […]
Many a time your body warns with early signs that can reveal a lot about your irregular health. Body sweat, tongue, fingernails, & frequent changes in weight help in decoding your overall health. So once you come to know about the symptoms, it’s a good idea to visit your physician for a proper diagnosis, checking […]
Over 750000 neonates (newborns) die every year in India which accounts for one-third of the world’s newborn deaths. Although the Infant mortality rate (IMR) declined from 52 per 1000 live births in 1990 to 29 per 1000 live births, still India is one of the leading countries in Infant mortality. The first 28 days of […]
CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure useful in heart attack, drowning conditions where someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It’s far better to do something in emergencies to save a life than doing nothing. Your effort of doing something could save someone’s life. Some useful tips to perform CPR: If you are not trained in […]
The heart attack is a fatal occurrence, that can happen at any time & it is the number one killer around the world. In India, for every 33 seconds, it kills one person. So receiving treatment as soon as possible can reduce the risk of further damage & mortality. Statistics have shown 70% of heart […]