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Allergies refer to the hypersensitive immune reactions that occur in response to certain substances when they come in contact with the body. The substances which are responsible for allergic reactions[...]
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Anemia is a medical condition where your blood has insufficient healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin(Hb) is the vital part of red blood cells that binds to oxygen. If there is a deficienc[...]
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Arthritis refers to the inflammation of joints. It is characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. The common risk factors of arthritis are injury, aging, and excess weight. Th[...]
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Asthma is an obstructive disease of the respiratory tract involving the small airways of the lung. When a patient with asthma is exposed to an allergen, the muscles of small airways get inflamed, whic[...]
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Blood in urine(Hematuria) is a sign that would definitely frighten you. However, the cause of hematuria is usually harmless but sometimes it may indicate a serious disorder. Therefore, this sign shoul[...]
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Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue that is present in the hollow spaces in the interior of the bones, such as the hip and thigh bones. Bone marrow contains stem cells which in turn develop into red [...]
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Breast cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of the cells of the breast. Breast cancer is usually known to begin either in the milk producing glands (lobules) or in the ducts that carry milk from l[...]
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Chikungunya is a mosquito borne viral disease. This infection is characterized by sudden onset of high fever and severe joint pain. In India, the number of Chikungunya cases reported in 2006 where nea[...]
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Cholesterol is an essential fat that helps the body in producing new cells and hormones such as cortisol and estrogen. There are three basic forms of cholesterol- high density lipoproteins(HDL), low d[...]
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The kidneys filter out excess fluids and waste products from the blood. They also play an important role in maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance, controlling blood pressure and stimulating the[...]
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