Amid the ongoing cold waves of winters, smog and air pollution have resumed, thereby increasing the intensity of blocked airways in people’s lungs, giving a rise to respiratory problems. But everyone has only one set of lungs, which is integral to holistic health. Keeping lungs healthy is central to staying healthy in the long run. […]
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HIV- AIDS: Know The Symptoms + Myths And Facts
The author of this article is Dr Amit Shohhavat, Internal Medicine Expert, Apollo Spectra Mumbai A large number of people are living with HIV- AIDS. There are many signs and symptoms of HIV-AIDS that one shouldn’t miss. Also, it is essential to clear all the misconceptions regarding it. On the occasion of World Aids Day, […]
11–14% of Children Aged 5 years & Older Currently Report Asthma Symptoms
Children are the most vulnerable and innocent members of the family and need special care and attention from elders. National Children’s Day highlights the need to raise awareness of children’s welfare and ensure a better future. On children’s day, Alkem has pledged to spread awareness about paediatric asthma through its initiative “Healthy Lungs”. Healthy Lungs […]
Almost 50% employees faced either depression, emotional or anxiety related symptoms, finds ekincare study
ekincare, an AI-integrated, full-stack health and well-being benefits platform for employees and organizations, shared that only 46% of employees are aware of their existing workplace mental health resources. However, this percentage increases to 66% when individuals get diagnosed with mental health symptoms and need to avail of existing solutions to address them. Around 60% cited […]
PSORIASIS – PRECAUTIONS AND SYMPTOMS
The author of this article is Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is very common in our country. Plaques, which are thick, dried, itchy, and pigmented patches of skin are seen in Psoriasis. Psoriasis develops when your immune system, which generally fights off infections, starts attacking healthy […]
“Watch out for these symptoms of asthma” – Dr. Indu Khosla
The author of the article is Dr. Indu Khosla, Sr Consultant, SRCC Children’s Hospital (Mumbai) Asthma is a condition that makes the muscles around the airways tighten, causing the lining to get inflamed, subsequently, mucus builds up making it hard to breathe. It may run in the family too. It isn’t clear why some people […]