World Food Safety Day- How is food spoilt by mold, fungus, yeast, soft rot fungi, bacterial and fungal infections?

Food, an indispensable part of our existence, contributes significantly to our health and well-being. However, food losses and wastage in India are significant. According to a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, a developing country like India loses approximately 30-40% of its food production annually through post-harvest losses, inadequate storage, and transportation. While […]

World Thyroid Day: Common Thyroid Problems and Diseases in Children

The thyroid, one of the body’s smallest organs, is a butterfly-shaped gland at the neck’s base, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid consists of Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), two primary hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development. Thyroid disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, from children to the elderly, and need medical diagnosis and […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day – How does Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affect kids?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and debilitating medical condition characterized by extreme fatigue or exhaustion that does not improve with rest and is not caused by any underlying medical condition.CFS is a chronic condition that adversely affects a person’s capacity for everyday life and quality of life.  Chronic Fatigue and Immune […]

World Lupus Day: Lupus Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune condition that can impact many body organs. Lupus frequently strikes people between 15-45 years. Compared to inhabitants of European heritage, African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American descent are disproportionately affected by autoimmune Lupus. More women are affected by lupus than men,  females are nine […]

World Thalassaemia Day- Thalassaemia in pregnancy, precautions for expectant parents.

Thalassemia (also spelled thalassaemia) is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal production of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. It is caused by genetic mutations that affect the production of globin chains, the building blocks of hemoglobin. Usually, hemoglobin comprises four globin chains—two alpha globin chains and two beta […]

World Asthma Day- First Aid to be followed during an Asthma Attack

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which leads to recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. It is a common condition that affects the lungs and can vary from mild to severe. When a person with Asthma comes into contact with specific triggers, such as allergens (e.g., […]

World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day: Chronic Lower Back Pain, Spinal Stiffness, Fatigue and Loss of Appetite, Limited Chest Expansion, and Eye Inflammation can be Ankylosing Spondylitis

Many of us have suffered or seen someone near with an agonizing Inflammatory rheumatic disease. Severe rheumatic disease implies damage to the joints, connective tissues, and sometimes other organs in the body. These diseases are caused by immune system dysregulation, leading to chronic inflammation that can result in pain, swelling, stiffness, and impaired function. This […]

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