Tag: Virus

World AIDS Day 2018: 4 Reasons Which Stop People From HIV Testing

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The theme of World AIDS Day 2018 is “Know Your Status”, which stresses on the importance of knowing one’s HIV status in order to fight against the disease. December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day. This day is meant to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, a disease which destroys the immune system and makes the body prone to various diseases and infections. The idea behind World AIDS Day 2018 is to show solidarity towards all the people who are living with AIDS and also remember those who died because of AIDS. The theme…

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7 Home Remedies for Chickenpox

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Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes itching and flu-like symptoms. While the varicella vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox doesn’t have a cure. If you do get chickenpox, treatment involves managing symptoms until your body fights off the infection. The disease most often affects children under age 12. Here are some kid-friendly remedies that can help you or your little one feel better until your immune system fends off the virus. 1. Apply calamine lotion Calamine lotion can help reduce itching. This lotion contains skin-soothing…

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Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

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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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6 tips to avoid spreading the flu at work

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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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Eating right for non-vegetarians

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By: Kavita Devgan is a New Delhi-based nutritionist You need not ‘go off’ any type of food. The trick is to know your body and eat sensibly. Most non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs are good sources of protein, which our body needs for growth. A diet high on proteins (more than 30 per cent of total calorie intake a day), however, can cause a kidney overdrive, because the kidney has to work hard to flush out the extra protein. The body can store only small amounts of protein, so all excess is used for…

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Prevent Swine Flu – Good Advice

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Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensi invist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W). The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s…

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10 home remedies to avoid Swine Flu

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Are the rising swine flu casualties giving you jitters? Not sure how you can avoid falling prey to the growing epidemic? First and foremost, there is absolutely no need to panic. Here are some easy steps you can take to tackle a flu virus of any kind, including swine flu. It is not necessary to follow all the steps at once. You can pick and choose a combination of remedies that suit you best. However, if you are already suffering from flu, these measures can help only up to an…

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Neem & Herpes ( Also called “Nagin” or “Janeau”)

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Relief for Herpes, Cold Sores and Shingles It is estimated that upwards of 80% of Americans will experience the herpes virus in their lifetimes. This includes the cold sores and fever blisters of the mouth and face, genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles and the more rare occurrences of other herpes viruses. Herpes of the mouth (face), called herpes simplex I, and genital herpes, herpes simplex II, seem to only surface when the person who has the dormant virus within their system feels very stressed or the body is extremely exhausted or…

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