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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.
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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.
Not buying a cigarette is just the first step towards quitting smoking. It’s not the only step. There are a lot of other measures needed to be taken in order to make your journey less challenging and more fruitful.
What do our lungs do for us? In a minute, they provide our body with oxygen and cleanse it off carbon dioxide, 12 to 20 times. What do you do for your lungs? Here are some good habits you can adopt for healthy lungs: Quit Smoking: This is the first and foremost step towards healthy lungs, no matter how old your smoking habit might be.
Asthma is a type of lung disease in which the respiratory tract becomes narrow due to swelling, making it difficult to breathe. Even infections like the common cold can trigger an asthma attack. That is why being extra cautious during winter becomes crucial to prevent an asthma attack.
Common sense may not be that common but common cold sadly is. Despite this, you can still avoid getting sick this winter by following these simple, clever health tricks. Here’s how you can prevent cold and flu: Keep Clean – Wash your hands with soap properly whenever you return home; before meals; before and after using the public toilet; etc. It’s the most effective way of getting rid of the cold virus from your body before it can cause any harm.
Do festivals always need to be synonymous with maida (all-purpose flour), sugar, fried food, and oily-food? Not at all. With these healthy cooking tips, you can have the best of both the worlds – health and taste – this Christmas. Here are 5 Healthy Substitutes for Your Christmas Delicacies: Healthy flours: Replace all-purpose-flour or maida or refined wheat flour with whole wheat flour for making cakes and cookies. Unlike maida, the low-glycemic-index factor of whole grains keeps the sugar levels in control while the high-fiber content improves digestion.
UTI or Urinary Tract Infection is one of the most prevalent types of bacterial infections in the world. Every other woman is at risk of getting a UTI at least once in her life. Here’s all you need to know about UTIs: Fact 1: The Symptoms of UTIs Have you ever experienced a burning or stinging sensation while urinating? This is one of the most obvious and prominent signs of a UTI.
