Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Drinking alcohol more often, has numerous disadvantages over your health; and the major damage is caused to your liver. Fatty liver disease occurs when your liver gets filled up with too much fat and it is majorly caused by frequent consumption of alcohol. This may […]
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Gout is a type of arthritis that is extremely painful. It has been around since ancient times and is a condition that occurs more often in men and in women after menopause. It is also common among people with kidney disease. Gout is strongly associated […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition An inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakes your healthy cells to be invaders and starts destroying them. During this time, the affected part swells; Rheumatoid arthritis is believed to occur mainly in the joints. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The pandemic has already created a ruckus in each one of us and the daily news regarding the research on the new virus has created havoc in our minds. One such information lately that is catching up on each of our minds is the fact […]
COVID-19 is a severe infectious disease caused by coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It is a virus present in animals that are rarely transmitted from animals to humans and then spread person to person. A person infected with the COVID-19 virus, experiences mild to moderate respiratory problems and sometimes recovers without requiring any special treatment. Older generations and […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition affecting women whose hormone patterns are altered with higher than normal production of Androgen which is a male sex hormone. Table of Content What is PCOD? PCOS symptoms When to see a doctor? Diagnosis of PCOS […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The new strain of Coronavirus outbreak that was first identified in Wuhan, China, has put the world in high alert. According to CNN’s latest reports, 231 people have died so far and over 9,709 cases were confirmed in mainland China. Adding to this, […]
High blood pressure or hypertension is a global concern because of its wide prevalence. If not attended to in time, it can lead to severe complications like a heart attack or a stroke which can turn fatal. Hypertension is referred to as a silent killer because you can live with it for years even without […]
Medically reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Indeed, the concept of health and wellbeing in modern times has gained popularity among professionals and non-professionals alike. With the rise of advertorial indulgence, several novices have come up with their curious health mantras to help people cope with the pressures of modern living. […]
If are you suffering from acute chest pain, high fever, shortness of breath and low count of haemoglobin, you have sickle cell disease. The disorder leaves a negative impact on the human body, and a wide range of signs indicates how severe it can become if it remains untreated. Sickle cell disease is a red […]