Our immune system is a shield that is at work round the clock, fighting the germs, viruses, and all other detrimental foreign substances that enter our body one way or the other. These foreign substances that are harmful to our health are called antigens. Our immune system makes antibodies (aka immunoglobulins) to fight or keep […]
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Diabetes is a disease caused when your blood sugar level is too high. But is it the only problem that comes with diabetes? If you are saying yes, then you should definitely read further into this; because diabetes has much more effects on the human […]
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 […]
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 Menopause is completely normal, and it is a natural part of aging in a women’s life. When you enter your 40’s, production of estrogen in your body starts decreasing which results in irregularity of the menstrual cycle and eventually you no longer menstruate. If your […]
Today, COVID-19 has reached more than a million people. With no vaccines identified yet, we have to accept living with the virus for a while. During this outrageous situation, if you or your loved ones are under GOUT condition then you are at the right space. We have our experts, who have summed up guidelines […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Immunity, of late, has become a buzzword. This is majorly because of the Covid-19 pandemic that has raged the world. The fact that the mortality rate is significantly higher among the people who have comorbidity or have weak immunity is making many of us wake […]
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Obesity is a condition that results from fat accumulation, which leads to many chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Recent studies reported that humans affected by obesity and obese animal models have shown an impaired immune response leading to increased chances for various infections.[1] When your […]
Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. Looking after the health of the gut and maintaining the right balance of these microorganisms is vital for physical and mental health. A healthy gut contributes to A strong immune system Heart health Brain health Improved mood Healthy sleep Effective digestion […]