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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.
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.
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.
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