World Malaria Day: How To Spot The First Symptom Of Malaria? All About Malaria And Preventive Tips

World Malaria Day: Malaria is most commonly spread by a mosquito bite. Read here to know how to spot the first symptom of malaria and what you can do to prevent this disease. April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bite. People who have malaria usually have high fever, experience shaking chills and feel very sick. On the occasion of World Malaria Day, we take a look at common causes, signs and symptoms of malaria and…

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Do drugs and pills, really make us Healthy?

Break Free from the Vicious Cycle of Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medicines Nausea, dizziness, anxiety, muscle pain, hair loss, insomnia, fluid retention, weight gain, liver damage – these are just a few of the side effects of some of the most common prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. The Never-ending Cycle of Prescription Drugs Let’s face it. We all want to take a “magic pill” that instantly vanquishes all our health problems. But, the truth is any pill or medication that you take, doesn’t work in a vacuum. It isn’t intended…

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World Schizophrenia Day- Schizophrenia treatment in India — with medication, therapy & other alternatives

Everything you wanted to know about multidisciplinary treatment with medications and psychosocial intervention. Dr Anitha Anchan World Schizophrenia Day is observed on May 24 every year. A number of myths surround schizophrenia because of which there are a number of misconceptions. Schizophrenia is well-known but most misunderstood mental illness. The term schizophrenia means ‘split mind.’ The disorder can be extremely disruptive. Persons suffering from this mental disorder have weakened perception or expression of reality and significant social or occupational dysfunction. Schizophrenics demonstrate disorganized thinking, and experiences delusions or hallucinations. Their…

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REASONS TO RELISH ON WATERMELON IN SUMMER SEASON

Of the few things which make summers in the sub-continent somewhat bearable, the watermelon is certainly a chart-topper. For its size, the fruit’s calorie and fat content are incredibly low. The cholesterol levels also do not go up at all from having watermelon. Nothing can refresh our tired and dehydrated bodies more than juicy watermelon cubes on / after a day at work.   ?  It Is Recommended To Have 2 Cups Of Watermelon Daily.   Here Are Some Amazing Health Benefits Of Watermelon:   ?   HYDRATES THE BODY…

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Meet Class 10 student who developed a device to predict ‘silent’ heart attacks

Akash Manoj, a class X student from Tamil Nadu, has developed a device to predict silent heart attacks and could potentially save the lives of thousands of people in India every year. by – Anonna Dutt Akash Manoj with the prototype of his non-invasive self diagnosis of ‘silent heart attack’ during the Innovation Exhibition at the Rahtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI) Akash Manoj has been reading medical literature for fun since he was in the 8th standard. It comes as a little surprise then that this Class 10…

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