The sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of a healthy baby is known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Most SIDS deaths occur during a baby’s first six months of life. Infants born prematurely or with low birth weight are especially at risk. This vulnerability could be caused by being born prematurely, having a low birth weight, or […]
Mental Health Day: How to Diagnose Workplace Mental Health and How can Teleconsultation Help?
Sometimes, we can all be “sad” or “blue” in our lives. Needless to say, we would have felt sad, anxious, or depressed at some other point in our life but do we understand what it is? A mental illness is a medical condition that causes distress and difficulty functioning, altering a person’s behavior, thinking, or […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Mental Health Consequences of Violence Against Women
More than 730 million women worldwide have experienced gender-based violence; those in low- and lower-middle-income countries are affected the most. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the violence against women at the hands of their intimate partners in the last two years, owing to the increased stresses of livelihood, disruption of social and protective networks, […]
International Day of the Girl Child: Health Issues Faced by Girls and How Can Teleconsultation help?
Women make up half of the world’s population and about 80% of consumer purchasing decisions in the healthcare industry; however, their health is often taken for granted. Consider this: during the pandemic, more than 12 million women in poor countries lost access to contraception, which resulted in 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, as reported by the […]
World Osteoporosis Day: What causes osteoporosis, and what are the different types of Osteoporosis?
World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 to raise global awareness about osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Did you know? An osteoporotic fracture is estimated to occur every three seconds worldwide. If you are an alcohol drinker, high intake raises the risk of vertebral and hip fractures. In India, osteoporosis […]
World Heart Day- What is Cholesterol, and why should you be concerned about Cholesterol?
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming over 17 million deaths yearly. The most common causes of death were coronary heart disease or strokes. The World Heart Federation has set up World Heart Day to combat this. Every year on September 29, World Heart Day is observed to raise awareness of […]
Which Foods to Eat and Avoid while Recovering from a Festive Stomach Infection?
Every month in India has its festivals and other major events. This is especially true this October as this month brings joy and festivities and important festivities to celebrate with our friends and family. The monsoon season ends in October, and everyone gets excited about the upcoming festivals across the country. It is also crucial for farmers […]
What should you know about World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day?
The right to plan a family, contraception, and comprehending reproductive education is the highest among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. The importance of birth control pills cannot be overstated, as they significantly impact a woman’s health. Women who use birth control pills have lower rates of ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and anemia (low red […]
World Rose Day- How Can we Emotionally Support Someone Suffering from Cancer?
Cancer patients must have a strong will to overcome their disease’s mental and psychological effects. It frequently depletes your physical, mental, and financial resources. Read the following numbers- In low- and lower-middle-income countries, cancer-causing infections like hepatitis and HPV account for 30% of cancer cases. One-third of cancer-related deaths are attributed to a lack of fruits […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: Top Reasons Why Our Memory Fails When we Grow Old?
Most of us will retain vivid memories as we age. Our ability to remember will not deteriorate rapidly or significantly. However, after age 65, nearly 40% of us will experience some form of memory loss which is generally mild enough that we can go about our daily lives without interruption. Do you know the different […]