Influenza or flu is caused by influenza virus types A and B. These viruses cause acute respiratory illnesses.Flu has higher severity among kids aged 5-9 years of age. “Children are efficient transmitters of influenza viruses and those 5-9 years of age typically manifest the highest rates of infection and illness. However, severe morbidity and mortality … Read more
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Monkeypox disease is extremely painful, patients have said. Describing the pain as the worst ones, patients have said that the lesions which appear on genitals make it even more painful.Read: What is the right age to start monitoring blood cholesterol?Read: How To Take Care Of Monkeypox LesionsMonkeypox, caused by the monkeypox virus, is a zoonotic … Read more
Recently, a middle aged man was hospitalized following an overdose of vitamin D or hypervitaminosis D. As per a news report, the patient showed symptoms for three months. He had taken doses of more than 20 over-the-counter supplements every day including vitamins, minerals, nutrients and several probiotic supplements.The medical tests of the patient confirmed that … Read more
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Mild to moderation infection from COVID-19 could last for about one to two weeks for most people. In severe cases, recovery can be slower and symptoms could last up to six weeks or more.One 2021 study published in the Lancet found that more than three-quarters of COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Wuhan, China, still … Read more
Cancer is a chronic illness that can occur in anyone. Depending on one’s age, genes, and lifestyle habits, the likelihood of cancer can increase accordingly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. While breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are common in women, lung, prostate, … Read more
Lifestyle changes are extremely crucial if you have a high level of cholesterol in the body.Diet, physical activity contribute a lot towards regulating the cholesterol level in a human being.Here are few healthy recipes that can actually help you in lowering the cholesterol level:Tomato stewTake two medium sized tomatoes, cut them into quarters. Put the … Read more
Tinnitus, also known as ear ringing, is another symptom to take seriously, as per Professor Spector.”It suggests another part of the body is being affected, something internal, more close to the brain.”Prof. Spector and his team conducted a survey to check the prevalence of tinnitus in people affected with COVID-19. It was found that 19 … Read more