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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to its knees and the medical fraternity has been in a race to find treatment options to save millions affected by this deadly virus. One such potential treatment option is plasma therapy which can help to build immunity against the virus. Let's learn more about it here.
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus. The virus is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which also transmits Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Dengue fever has been discovered as a major source of sickness in mosquito-infested locations around the world. Dengue virus is divided into four varieties, each of which can infect you four times over your lifetime.
As the largest organ in the body, the skin is a common source of problems. Throughout your life, one or more skin disorders are likely to affect you. This can be acne as a teenager or sun damage as you grow older. Let’s find out about different types of skin disorders and how they impact you
Malaria has been and still is the cause of much human morbidity and mortality. Although malaria has been eradicated in most temperate zones, it continues to be endemic throughout much of the tropics and subtropics. Malaria is caused by parasites from the genus Plasmodium, which are spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes of the Anopheles species.
Diabetes is a global issue, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Many people describe diabetes as being a pandemic. It is a chronic disease that is associated with uncharacteristically high levels of glucose in the blood. The absence or inadequate production of insulin (produced by the pancreas) that lowers blood sugar level causes diabetes. Diabetes may also be caused by the body’s incapability to utilize the produced insulin.
Metabolism is often blamed as an excuse for not losing weight. While this is partially true, it is not always the case. The body’s metabolism depends on numerous factors. In layman’s terms, metabolism is a chemical process responsible for sustaining our cell’s normal functions and organs in the body. It is also responsible for converting food into energy to carry out various body processes.
Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is one of thirteen essential vitamins our bodies require to function and perform everyday tasks. It is mainly found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons etc. While most animals produce Vitamin C in their bodies, our bodies are not equipped to produce vitamin C so, we need to regularly take in vitamin C for our bodies to perform bodily functions.
The majority of people smoke all around the world. This causes harm to them and also their loved ones. The smoke, which is exhaled, causes health problems to others around them. In children, the smoke from passive smoking can cause acute respiratory infections, middle ear disease, severe asthma, and slow lung growth.
The spine is an integral part of your body since it keeps you upright. The different sections of the spine vary in flexibility, with the cervical area being the most flexible. The other spine sections are the thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx or tailbone region. It helps in the movement of your body in various directions and supports the head, arms, and torso's weight.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease wherein the human body has abnormally increased glucose levels in the blood. This surge is due to the lack of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin. The food we eat is digested and broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream. Meanwhile, the pancreas produces a hormone called ‘insulin’, which works to help the body’s cells absorb the glucose from the blood. In the case of diabetes, your body stops producing insulin or is unable to utilize the produced insulin.
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