Dengue Alert: How to Spot Dengue Symptoms in Infants
With the flu making rounds and unpredictable weather causing severe temperature dips and torrential rain, children are more susceptible to illness. With rain comes mosquitoes, and with mosquitoes comes the biggest menace- Dengue. This is one disease that can easily be confused with flu. For any parent, nothing is more distressing than watching your child […]
Dengue Defense Diet: Boost Immunity, Ward Off Infection
With the arrival of the monsoon season, concerns about the prevalence of dengue have heightened. Recognizing the severity of this mosquito-borne illness and its escalating impact on lives, it becomes imperative to understand the causes and symptoms associated with these diseases. Upon being bitten by the Aedes mosquito, symptoms such as headaches, high fever, and […]
8 Iron-Rich Foods to Keep You Anemia-Free
Anemia is probably one of the most commonly known diseases around the world. But did you know there are many different types of this disease, and the most common type is Iron-Deficiency Anemia? Iron-Deficiency Anemia: What You Should Know About It To say that iron is an essential nutrient is an understatement. Your body relies […]
Why Is Prediabetes a Warning of Impending Poor Health?
Getting Familiar With Prediabetes We are familiar with the term ‘Diabetes”. But do you know what Prediabetes means? Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar level of a patient is higher than usual but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Is it as harmful as Diabetes? Yes, it is […]
Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease- Prevention, Diagnosis, and Care
In general, people think that Alzheimer’s Disease is all about loss of memory and dementia. However, that is not the case. It’s true that Alzheimer’s starts with dementia but can lead to speech disabilities and loss of the ability to comprehend the surroundings and situations. Alzheimer’s does not have a cure, and people diagnosed with […]
Under The Spotlight: Prevalence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls
Anemia is a health condition that can occur in men, women, and young children, irrespective of age. On a global scale, it is considered to be the most common nutritional disorder. It is, however, shocking to know that in a fast-developing nation like India, Anemia is highly prevalent amongst young teen girls between the ages […]
