Medication Non-Adherence: Why do Patients Say "NO" to Medicines?
Medication non-adherence: What is it and Why Should We be Worried? The fancy term that translates to patients saying "NO" to their prescribed medication is fast becoming a common problem. Let's face the truth. No one likes taking medication unless it gives you immediate relief from pain or a threatening medical condition. However, medication non-adherence […]
Community Health Screening: Health Care for the Masses
Healthcare is quickly becoming an area that the majority of masses need to be educated about. Over several years, a category of diseases called "Non-communicable diseases" has gradually taken hold of the general population and has now become the leading cause of global mortality. Despite its widespread nature, the majority of the population in Low-and-middle-income […]
Supporting Young Minds to Thrive
Youth is a unique and formative phase of life, a period of major physical, psychological, and emotional changes. As they develop new aspects of social interactions and relationships, their need to access psychological support and counselling increases. Globally, as per the estimates shared by the World Health Organization, 1 in 7 (14%) 10-19 year-olds experience […]
Making Pregnancy & Motherhood A Breeze with Technology
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for women. It is an entirely new phase that brings with it happiness, excitement, apprehension, and concern. Despite all the good health and care, so many things can go wrong with the pregnancy. Nearly 15% of pregnant women are vulnerable to life-threatening complications that affect the overall health of the […]
What's the Unholy Nexus Between a Heart Disease & Stroke?
Heart Attack and Stroke are often-heard medical conditions that imply nothing but doom. These closely-related Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) often stem from the same health problems and risk factors. It's alarming to note that these diseases are prevalent among people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. EVERYONE is vulnerable, which is why there is cause for […]
Beat the Health Risks of Extreme Heat and Stay Cool
Climate change is resulting in rising temperatures around the globe while increasing the frequency as well as intensity of heat waves. All of us are experiencing extended periods of high to very high day and nighttime temperatures. This increases the stress on human body that heightens the risk of escalating health conditions including respiratory and […]
