ASTHMA – A Brief Overview.

Asthma is a very common chronic disease involving the respiratory system in which the airways constrict, become inflamed, and are lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to…

DIABETES – A brief Overview

Diabetes mellitus, often referred to simply as diabetes, is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar…

CANCER – Some established carcinogenic factors

Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes…

Women’s health issues – PMS, Pregnancy, Infertility.

Women sometimes neglect their own health and focus instead on their partner’s and their children’s. The woman’s body is wonderfully complex and delicate. However, multiple roles as the mother, daughter,…

HEART DISEASE – A Brief Overview

There are many different forms of heart disease. Specialized health departments are available that take care of heart related diseases. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs)- Prevention Tips

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that can spread from one person to another by sexual contact. STDs can cause pain, and some can cause infertility and even death if…

When to begin oral contraception

When can one go for oral contraception The first day of the menstrual bleeding is best Any of the first 7 days after her menstrual bleeding has already stopped, some…

Pros & Cons of Oral Contraceptives to Women’s health

Functioning of the Oral Contraceptives: -Stop ovulation (release of eggs from ovaries) -Also thicken cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to pass through. -They do not work by disrupting…