Is your period irregular? This lifestyle disease could be to blame

A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why. By: Soma Das Infrequent periods can be associated with heavy and painful periods.(Shutterstock) Menstrual irregularities can be caused by a host of different factors, be it pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, disease, trauma or certain medications. Now, a new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities. Previous studies…

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National Dengue Day Tomorrow: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention & Home Remedies

Dengue prevention and control is everyone’s responsibility; together we can make a difference. National Dengue Day was first observed on 16th of May, 2016 by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. The aim of this day is to control the Dengue through create awareness, initiate preventive actions and continue till transmission season is over. Dengue is a common viral disease spread by mosquito bite. It is transmitted by a mosquito called Aedes Aegypti. It occurs in two forms. The first form is, Classical Dengue fever also known…

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World Asthma Day 2018: History, objective, theme, causes & remedies

World Asthma Day 2018: Asthma, which is a chronic infection of the lungs and causes difficulty in breathing, has many symptoms that change in frequency and severity over time. These include breathlessness, coughing, wheezing and a feeling of tightness in the chest and are often triggered by allergens. by Ishita Goel How sick are your lungs? To answer this question, one might have to consider the air quality we breathe, the fast-paced lifestyle that is often accompanied by cigarette smoke and of course, other than the general environmental factors, genetics. With…

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Regular Cycling Keeps You Young and Your Immune System Strong: Study

Cycling regularly may help keep you rejuvenated, young and disease-free, claims a new study. The study published in the journal Aging Cell, revealed that those who cycle enough can delay the onset of diseases normally associated with middle-age or old age by strengthening your immunity system as compared to those who are healthy, but did not exercise regularly. For the study scientists examined 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79. Thymus gland which makes immune cells called T-cells begin to shrink with time, typically after the age of 20. But…

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Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

Cancer is a disease characterized by the presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called a tumor, these cells later distribute throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system, and eventually result in death. These cells appear as lumps, which, if not detected at its early stages, might lead to a tumor in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system. Cancer is caused by a number of external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show their symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist…

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Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

Those suffering from urinary or respiratory tract infections may face nearly double the risk of heart attacks and strokes than obesity, researchers have warned. The study — led by a researcher of Indian origin — found that if the frequency of these common infections causing hospitalisation continues for a longer period it may even lead to death.  Patients diagnosed with any one of these common infections were three times more likely to die than those without prior infection after developing heart disease, and almost twice as likely to die if they had a stroke. “Our figures suggest that those who are admitted to hospital with…

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Home Remedies for Clogged Ear

BY JONATHAN PITTS A clogged ear is very painful and irritating and needs to be relieved immediately. We commonly see children reporting of ear pain. 90 percent of the cases of ear pain are due to clogged ear. Ear can be clogged either due to the presence of ear wax or fluids in the ear. If proper care is not taken while giving bath to the children it will clog their ears. Before you attempt to cure the clogged ear, know the cause of the clogging. In some cases it could…

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6 tips to avoid spreading the flu at work

The workplace is a breeding ground for germs.  How to avoid spreading the flu at work. (Photo: Pixabay) When one gets sick, all get sick when it comes to the workplace. Let’s fact it, you don’t want to be on the receiving end of a pesky flu, nor do you want to be the cause of spreading it around, right? That’s why it is important to learn a few tricks to avoid the flu at all cost. Dr Susan Besser of Mercy Medical Center in Maryland shares tips in a Daily Mail report. Get a…

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World Oral Health Day 2018: 5 Foods For Shiny White Teeth

World Oral Health Day: Oral hygiene is described as the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of diseases and other health problems. It’s the Work Oral Health day today. World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on 20th  March. The day is aimed to promote awareness around healthy mouth and oral hygiene. This year the theme for World Oral Health day is , ‘Say Aah: Think Mouth, Think Health’.  Oral hygiene is described as the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of diseases and other health problems.…

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Breathe right!

By: KANIZA GARARI Lung cancer has also become a big concern as it is the second most common cancer among men after oral cavity cancers.  The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight diseases until the very end without giving off any symptoms. The incidence of bronchial asthma, lung infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer have seen a sharp rise due to alarming levels of vehicular pollution, increased smoking and unhealthy food habits among Indians. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight…

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