The onset of dengue has always coincided with the end of the monsoons. This monsoon season more than 100 positive cases of dengue were reported at RxDx.
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. The symptoms of Dengue are usually high fever accompanied by rashes.
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Early Signs of Breast Cancer
As an informed, health-savvy individual, you probably should know what the signs of breast cancer are and what you should look out for, to nip breast cancer in the bud.
The most common symptom of breast cancer is a painless lump or mass that has irregular edges. In some cases, it can be tender, soft, rounded and painful too.
Is Red Wine Really Good For You?
Health benefits of red wine have been debated for some time now. Some believe that a glass of wine each day is good for a healthy heart while others think they are overrated.
While the internet is flooded with information that claims consumption of a moderate quantity of red wine lowers the risk of several heart diseases, the question that arises is how much is moderate.
What is Congenital Heart Disease? How to Diagnose it?
Pediatric heart diseases includes congenital heart disease (present from birth) and Acquired heart disease (Developed after birth). They involve the walls, chambers, valves, arteries and veins of the heart.
Symptoms, Complications and Prevention of Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is contracted by consuming water or food contaminated by bacteria S.Typhi. People with acute illness can contaminate the surrounding water supply through feces, which contains a high concentration of the bacteria. Contamination of the water supply can, in turn, contaminate the food supply. Less frequently typhoid also spreads through the urine of infected person.
Living with someone with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s-related changes in personality and behaviour cannot be stopped but taking care of a few small things and doing a few lifestyle changes can help the caregivers to cope-up with the changes.
Quick facts about Alzheimer’s
At present, there is no complete cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is a lot that can be done to enable someone to live well with the condition. This includes both drug and non-drug therapy (supportive and palliative treatment).
Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) also known as work-related upper limb disorder or non-specific upper limb pain is a term used to describe painful conditions of the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues caused by repetitive movement and overuse.
How much physical activity do u need?
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases. Regular physical activity can not only improve your quality of life but can fetch health benefits which are immense especially on a long term.
“But, how much physical activity/ exercise is essential for a healthy living?”
Isn’t this a question that all of us have thought-off at some point of time?
Is Microwaved Food Bad for Health
Microwaves and the radiation from microwave ovens are non-ionizing. A microwave uses radio waves at a specifically set frequency to agitate water molecules in food. When these water molecules get increasingly agitated, they begin to vibrate at the atomic level and generate heat. This heat is what cooks food in the oven. Hence heating food in microwave cannot chemically change cells or its molecular structure.
