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As the global spread of COVID-19 is accelerating with Governments urging people to protect themselves by wearing masks. As we are emerging from the lockdown, wearing a mask in public has been mandatory. Is it necessary? What type of mask should you use? Read further to know more.
Arthritis is a common disease which has become synonymous to joint pains or stiffness. However, a lot of people and even arthritis patients have a lot of misconceptions about this common condition. Here are some of the misconceptions and facts that might leave you surprised.
Since COVID-19 affects people with low immunity, it is essential at this time to take utmost care about our nutrition and hydration. Stronger immunity can fight various diseases and help you live a better and longer life. People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.
The COVID-19 is a Public Health Emergency which has led a lot of countries to shut down completely and asked their citizens to stay safe by staying at home. Now in times of crisis, stress is a common factor. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in not just adults but children as well. It is important to take care of your mental health just like you are taking care of your physical health. Even though, all of us at staying at home most of the time, however, that doesn't mean it won't affect our mental health.
Coronavirus has shaken the entire world. While the World Health Organisation declared it a pandemic, countries are still fighting and there seems to be no scope of negligence in the near future if it needs to be controlled. Let us break down the information we have so far.
Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the inner lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterine cavity. The lining of your uterus is called the endometrium. It most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs.
Even though in the last couple of years a lot has been talked about self-harm with a lot of people, especially young, sharing their personal accounts, the reality is that there is so much more that people don't know about self-harm.
Coined by the German biochemist Paul Ehrlich, the term chemotherapy means - treatment by chemical substances. Therefore, chemotherapy is all about using chemical drugs and powerful medicines to kill cancer cells.
Treating cancer is complex. Different parameters like age of the person; stage, range, and location of cancer; etc. have to be considered while treating cancer. Sometimes a combination of methods is required to treat cancer.
Did you know, about 70% of the causes of cancer are avoidable? Yes, there may not be a 100% guaranteed way of completely preventing the disease but you can surely reduce the risk.
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