World COPD Day (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) serves the purpose to increase awareness about COPD and decrease morbidity and mortality from the disease. COPD is a chronic lung disease, c...
Epilepsy– purple is the colour; awareness– November is the month. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about epilepsy, its symptoms, treatment options and diagnosis. Epilepsy is a disorder in which the
The changing season brings along cough and cold and various other respiratory diseases. The focus on these conditions is at an all-time high due to the virus striking all around. Therefore, one needs to be more aware ...
World Science Day, a day that highlights the important role that science has in society is celebrated every year on November 10. It further highlights the need to catch the audience in debates on emerging scientific i...
With the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the globe, keeping your immune system up and running has become more important than ever. Even though we continue to learn more about the virus with each passing day, it ...
Throughout life, our body keeps on dividing and replacing the healthy cells in a controlled fashion. When this normal phenomenon alters thus leading to abnormal or uncontrolled growth of cells, this is when Cancer beg...
Delhi's pollution is increasing alarmingly and the nearby regions have asked the authorities to declare a public health emergency in the capital of the country. The smog that has been e...
Veganism has gained much momentum in recent years due to various reasons. From not harming animals to providing plenty of health benefits- there are thousands of advantages of going vegan and a lot of health and fitne...
It's World Vegan Day, an annual event on vegetarian awareness which is celebrated on the 1st of November every year. The exciting part is that it's kicking off an entire month of plant-based celebration! But if you ar...
Hypothyroidism- a condition in which thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland sits at the front of your neck and releases hormones to help your body regulate and use energy. It is resp...
Stroke is a result of acute brain circulation disorder and causes severe impairment of the brain functions. It happens when the blood supply to the part of your brain is cut off. There are two important ca...
Iodine is a mineral that the body needs to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and regulate protein synthesis, and the body needs it for some important functions like proper bone and
Osteoporosis is a very commonly found condition in adults. This condition affects the bones, and they become so weak and brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending can cause a fracture. Bone density (bone ...
Coronavirus pandemic has taught the world the significance of preventing infections, and infection preventionists(IPs) to keep the world safe. Hence, this October 18th-24th, International Infection Prevention Week (II...
Wanting to eat healthily, and also wanting to binge eat junk is a constant battle that most people face today. Be it fries, cupcakes, chips, pizza, or ice-cream, everybody just wants to indulge in their guilty affair ...
