The Omicron variant of the coronavirus, which is causing the current global outbreak, is highly transmissible but causes milder symptoms in most cases compared to the Delta variant. The Delta variant was responsible for India’s lethal second wave in April-May 2021. According to studies, Omicron promotes faster recovery with less viral load shedding. Omicron Symptoms […]
World Cancer Day: Most Common and the Most Rare Forms of Cancer
Breast cancer is one of over 200 different types of cancers that have been identified, and it is one of the most common types of cancer. On World Cancer Day, we bring to you the most common and rare types of cancer that affect people worldwide. Common Cancers Rare Cancers Cancer is a complicated subject, and […]
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Causes and HPV Vaccine
Cancer can begin anywhere in the body. For females, Cervical cancer is a most worrisome cancer which develops gradually over time. Before cancer develops in the cervix, the cells undergo dysplasia, a process in which abnormal cells begin to appear in the cervical tissue. The abnormal cells may eventually develop into cancer cells and grow […]
Glaucoma Awareness Month: Types of Glaucoma, and its Treatment
Glaucoma has little or no initial symptoms. Half of those who have it are unaware that they have it. Glaucoma is a condition that causes fluid levels in the eye to rise, causing eye-sight to gradually deteriorate, mostly without alert. While the most typical glaucoma types mainly affect people in their forties and fifties, glaucoma can […]
Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Moebius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare genetic neurological condition that affects the muscle groups responsible for eye movement and facial expression. Other symptoms include facial paralysis, present in most people who cannot make any facial expressions or even close their eyes. Moebius syndrome has the following features- Unable to frown, smile or movement of the eyes. Breathing […]
Youth and the Importance of Physical and Mental Health
The most essential and crucial portion of any nation’s workforce is its youth. It is believed that investing in education, wellness, and rights could lead to tremendous socioeconomic development with a large youth population. No wonder today’s youth will be innovators, creators, builders, and leaders of tomorrow. There are approximately 1.8 billion adolescents and young […]
Women’s Healthy Weight Day: Dangers Associated with Unhealthy Weight, Abnormal BMI, and Obesity
Being thin isn’t always a good thing. Unfortunately, many people associate a healthy weight with being thin. Let’s face it: we’re all unique and beautiful in our own way. You may be taller or shorter, which leads to different body types. We aren’t all supposed to look or weigh the same. But being healthy isn’t […]
National Immunization Day: How can vaccination help against Covid-19
Vaccination and immunization are often used interchangeably; however, their meanings are distinct. Vaccination and immunization are related terms, according to the World Health Organization. However, one of them refers to a specific action. The other is a description of a procedure. According to the WHO, You can become immunized to the disease-causing organism by being […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: How are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Different?
According to HelpAge International, about 139 million people in India are over 60 as of 2019. They account for more than 10% of the overall population. As we progress over the years, the share of older persons is predicted to nearly quadruple to 19.5% in 2050. This figure will include 319 million individuals over 60, […]
World Braille Day: How Does Braille help to Promote Inclusive Education?
India- the second most populous nation is home to a whopping one-third of the world’s blind. The most common cause of blindness is an untreated refractive error which contributes to about 40 million people in India, including 1.6 million children, rendering them blind or visually impaired. The most worrying case is that of childhood blindness. Childhood […]