disease

A cancer diagnosis can influence a person’s emotional health, family, and support system. People experience fear, anxiety, sadness, anger and shaken. It’s all right to feel diverse emotions when facing a cancer diagnosis. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that cancer is one of the most prevailing conditions globally. There are over 100 types of […]

What is fatty liver disease? It is a condition that is characterised by fat build-up inside the liver. The liver is the largest organ inside the human body. It helps in the digestion process, energy storage and removal of toxins from the body. There are two types of fatty liver disease What is non-alcoholic fatty […]

Hepatitis means the inflammation of the liver. The liver in the human body is responsible for processing nutrients, filtering the blood and fighting infections. When the liver is damaged, and its function is altered, it may no longer function normally. Hepatitis may be due to heavy use of alcohol, toxic/harmful substances and some harmful medical […]

Typhoid is among the deadliest bacterial infections occurring in children. Typhoid is prevalent in conditions where sanitation is poor and getting clean drinking water is impossible. A weak immune system is the key culprit for typhoid in kids. The typhoid-causing- salmonella is an acid-sensitive bacteria that will perish in the stomach’s acidic environment under normal […]

Sickle cell anaemia is the most common form of inherited blood disorder. Blood contains an essential component called Red blood cells or RBCs. These RBCs aid in carrying oxygen to all body parts. Usually, RBCs are disc-shaped. Thus, it helps them to move through the narrow blood vessels. In some people with sickle cell anaemia, […]

Purple Day aims to create a fact-based understanding of disease and eliminate unnecessary myths. Cassidy Megan gave birth to the purple day in 2008. Its purpose was to raise awareness about epilepsy. She began her journey of epilepsy awareness with positive encouragement from her personal life. The theme for purple epilepsy day 2023 is “stigma”, […]

Introduction A vaccine has saved countless lives and is one of the most effective tools for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. As we battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of vaccines has become increasingly apparent. This article will examine why National Vaccination Day matters and what you need to know. What is National Vaccination […]

What is Mitral Valve Prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse is a very common heart valve abnormality. It is also known as “click murmur syndrome” and “Barlow’s syndrome”. Women are more susceptible to this condition than men. A normal mitral valve is composed of two thin leaflets that are located between the heart’s left atrium and left […]

What is a pilonidal cyst? It is a tissue sac with fluid or air in it. This is also known as pilonidal sinus, intergluteal pilonidal disease, or simply pilonidal cysts. In simple terms, they are benign skin growths that develop in the buttock crease.  A few people develop pilonidal cysts yearly, making it a common […]

Parasitic worms that harm human beings are; protozoan parasites, helminth parasites, and ectoparasites. The distribution of parasitic infections is based on economic structure. Intestinal helminths and protozoan parasites are more common in developing countries. While in developed countries, protozoan parasites are responsible for gastrointestinal infections.  What are protozoan parasites?  Types, incidence, and treatment of parasitic […]