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One of the biggest endocrine glands, the thyroid gland affects almost every cell in the human body. It is responsible for the regulation of metabolism and weight by controlling the fat-burning process. Apart from this, thyroid hormones are also required for the growth and development of children and in nearly every physiological process in the body. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found inside the neck, right under the larynx or voice box.

Myocardial Infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack, happens when oxygen-rich blood fails to reach your heart due to artery blockage. The lack of blood in the heart causes the tissues to lose oxygen and eventually die. Heart attack is a critical condition that causes millions of deaths worldwide and in several situations hampers our body functioning as well. Obstructed blood flow can result in the accumulation of fluids in our lungs and create severe complications.

Cervical cancer is a kind of cancer that develops in the lower portion of the uterus that attaches to the vagina or the cervix. The development of cancer cells in this region leads to severe complications and cells can metastasize to other regions of the body. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and its strains are some of the primary reasons for the development of cervical cancer.

Brain stroke is a potentially fatal condition that develops due to insufficient blood flow to areas of the brain. Brain stroke usually occurs due to either bleeding in the brain or a blocked artery. The brain cells in that location start to die from a lack of oxygen when there isn't a constant flow of blood. A brain stroke can happen across ages but some people are more at risk than others. Strokes are more prevalent as people age (about two-thirds of strokes happen in people over 65).

Constipation is a condition where a person cannot empty their bowels frequently and effortlessly. If a person is suffering from constipation, their stool may become stiff and lumpy and might also become unusually large making it difficult to pass through.

Personal hygiene is one of the most important steps toward leading a healthy life and handwashing is one of the foremost steps towards maintaining the same. The importance of handwashing has been stressed several times, especially over the last couple of years where it proved to be one of the primary steps to prevent contamination from Covid. By not washing hands with soap and running water, many diseases and disorders can spread as our body becomes a breeding ground for different kinds of bacteria and germs. 

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. A seizure is usually a sudden altercation of bodily movements caused by sudden uncontrolled electrical impulses between the brain cells. The imbalance in electrical impulses becomes frequent resulting in seizures leading to epilepsy. 

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that affects how our body converts food into energy. The food we consume is usually broken in into glucose which is then released into the bloodstream. Insulin that is released by the pancreas regulates the entry of glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. For a patient suffering from diabetes, there is inadequate secretion of insulin resulting in various kinds of health issues. Diabetes can be broadly classified into type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes air sacs of your lungs (alveoli) to get filled up with fluids causing severe difficulty in breathing. Apart from the difficulty in breathing, the fluids in the alveoli also result in severe cough, phlegm, high fever, and chills. If left untreated, Pneumonia can cause severe health complications. The impact of pneumonia can range from mild to extremely severe and can prove to be quite fatal if left untreated. Anyone can get affected by pneumonia and this is especially common in children below 2 years and adults above 65 years of age.

The cases of Prostate Cancer are seeing a steep rise among men all over the world. Prostate cancer impacts the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped organ located right below the urinary bladder in men. The primary function of our prostate gland is to produce fluids that nourish and transport sperm in men. Most prostate cancers are limited to the gland and don’t spread.