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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.

Cancer, also known as malignancy, is the cell's abnormal growth in any body part, be it skin, lung, colon, and even prostate. Contrary to popular belief, prostate cancer is a common medical condition, generally affecting men over the age of 50. In India alone, we had approx 30,185 cases of prostate cancer in 2020.

Every living thing has DNA- from plants to animals, to bacteria, and even to viruses which were once considered 'non-living'. Most importantly, we humans have it. You might have heard that DNA acts as a blueprint or recipe for a living thing but how? How on Earth can a mere molecule act as a blueprint for something as complex as a tree, a dog, or a dinosaur?

Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen to all parts of the body. As a result of thalassemia, your body makes less hemoglobin than normal. It consists of two different proteins, an alpha, and a beta. If the body doesn’t produce enough of either of these two proteins, the red blood cells do not form properly and cannot carry sufficient oxygen. The result is anemia that begins in early childhood and lasts throughout life.

Mental health has gained much-deserved recognition and the conversations have helped people become aware of the conditions, as well as, removing the stigma attached to it. Moreover, mental health becomes a hot topic during Covid. However, there are still some misconceptions, and confusion about mental health disorders that still persist. One such easily confusing issue is between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

One of the oldest diseases known to humans, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. The rising prevalence of drug-resistant TB is a "public health crisis and a health security threat," according to the WHO. It is an infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body like the spine, brain, or kidneys.

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It may be tiny, but don’t underestimate its power. This little gland produces hormones primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) which regulate the body's metabolism. Essentially, the thyroid is like the thermostat of your body, managing your energy usage, heartbeat, body temperature, and more.

The above question is a really popular question that is hovering at the edges of sound neuroscience. There are numerous theories and concepts that exist to explain how the right and left hemispheres of the human brain function. They also share their merits, and limitations too.

The function of the liver is to regulate the fat percentage in our bodies. The liver processes fats called lipoproteins from the blood and produce essential minerals for the body to function. When there is an imbalance in its function, fat droplets accumulate in the liver. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat, but if the fat accounts for more than 10% of the liver’s weight, it leads to a fatty liver and may result in serious complications. Although having a fatty liver may not cause any immediate harm, in the long run, that extra fat in the liver might make the liver vulnerable to further injuries such as inflammation and scarring.

It is true when they say that the state of mind affects one's state of health. The relationship between stress and illness is not a simple one, but there is a connection. The accumulated stresses of everyday life can damage your health in irreversible ways. These can be from early aging to heart problems to long-term disability. When we’re stressed, the immune system’s ability to fight off antigens is reduced. That is why anyone becomes more susceptible to infections.