With the bigger threat of the third wave of Coronavirus about to hit India, it becomes an absolute necessity to get every citizen vaccinated as soon as possible. Additionally, every individual must take extra precautions in following COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB). It includes wearing masks, sanitizing hands, and maintaining social distance. Vaccines are meant to protect our body from viruses...

We are all aware of the old saying “too much of anything is bad”; can you imagine this phrase being used, while you devour your vitamins? Well, it is true that vitamins are required for adequate nourishment; but an encumber of vitamins can add to the toxicity of your body. Daily dosage of vitamins is suggested in accordance with the vitamin food intake and dietary...

Iron deficiency in Blood- Iron is an important mineral essential for the proper growth and development of our body. Anemia, also termed as iron deficiency anemia, is caused by lack of iron in the body. Although body normally have a huge reserve of iron (around 600 to1000 mg in adult male and around 200 to 300 mg in adult female),...

Symptoms of heart attack or stroke - A heart attack and a stroke have a close resemblance to each other but still differ in a few symptoms. Differentiating the symptoms of a heart attack from a stroke can help in providing immediate and proper medical treatment for either condition. Heart Attack v/s Stroke: A heart attack, scientifically known as Myocardial infarction (MI) occurs...

Negative Calorie Food Is it possible to eat certain foods as much as you like and lose weight just from eating them? You might have heard about Negative Calorie Theory— about foods that supposedly take up more energy to digest than providing the calories. But, do these negative calorie foods really exist? Let’s find out! Theory Behind Negative Calorie Food in Weight Loss Our body...

The liver is explicitly responsible for metabolic activity, protein production, blood clotting, detoxification, and neutralizing toxins from the body. However, certain conditions like genetically inherited diseases, substance abuse, obesity, and certain viruses can damage liver function. Accordingly, this leads to liver disease that can be life-threatening. Besides, the identification of liver problems and symptoms at the right time can help in...

Good nutrition and good health go hand-in-hand in preventing many challenging health issues. Vitamin B is an important element for maintaining this balance and getting the prescribed amount of Vitamin B Complex through food is inevitable to complete this equation. So, what is Vitamin B Complex? What are the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency? What is the association between Vitamin B and immunity?  Vitamin...

Symptoms of heart attack All of us are aware of the two most common signs of heart attack i.e. intense needle-like pain in the chest that radiates towards the arm, forcing a person to tumble over the ground. These two symptoms is something we see in reel life! However, in real life, symptoms of heart attack may not always be the same. Many times you get to...

Lifestyle changes during covid-19 The world is coping up by making lifestyle changes during COVID-19 pandemic. It is trying to recover from the mental stigma and social hibernation it had to face during this time, while still being hopeful about the pre-pandemic life returning. Although, experts say it is too early to predict anything; we need to have sensible foresight...

The thyroid and pregnancy have a direct relationship that not everyone is aware of. During pregnancy and after delivery, the mother’s thyroid gland goes through several hemodynamic, metabolic, and immunologic changes. Any small thyroid dysfunction if not detected on time can lead to serious thyroid and pregnancy disorders in the short or long term. Thyroid and Pregnancy During pregnancy, the mother’s thyroid...