Category: Health Conditions
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7 Most Common Types of Allergies and How to Manage Them
One day I decided to clean my house. I started dusting my furniture. Soon after I started cleaning, I started sneezing. One after the other, I sneezed for 5 minutes. I soon realised that I might have an allergy towards dust particles. So I thought, why not discuss allergies in this article and what different…
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Allergy Relief: Identifying the 5 Best OTC Medications
Allergies can be a major bummer, making you miserable and ruining your productivity. From itchy eyes to a stuffy nose, they can disrupt your life in all the wrong ways. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to suffer in silence. You can say goodbye to allergies with the right over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and…
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Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack: Are They Similar or Different?
What are anxiety and panic? At some point in time, each of us might have felt anxiety and panic. How does one feel when in panic or anxiety? The words and their meaning sound similar. Most of the time, we use panic attacks and anxiety attacks interchangeably. But they do differ. According to the American…
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The Impact Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout On the Global Health
Impact of immunisation on global health Immunisation is a significant milestone for health improvement & protection. The process of immunisation is continuous & ever-growing. Vaccination is seen as an effective tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The vaccine numbers that made a difference – Historical Significance More than 20 life-threatening diseases have vaccines now.…
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National Toothache Day: Key Facts About Oral Health
On February 9, National Toothache Day, we are reminded of the advantages and significance of dental hygiene. Toothaches, also called odontalgia in medical terms, are what they sound like: pain in one or more teeth. A single tooth or multiple teeth can cause toothaches. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, you might find it challenging to…
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Knee Pain Treatment: 5 Important Tips to Consider
Knee pain is a very common condition that all age groups experience. It can begin as mild pain and get worse over some time. Knee pain can occur due to an injury, overuse of knees, infection in the knee joint, or torn ligament or cartilage. Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, and gout…
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Effective Eczema Ointments and Creams for Managing Dry, Itchy Skin in India
A combination of different factors, including genetic, environmental, food, hormones, and stress, cause eczema. Currently, there is no exact cure for eczema, but it can be managed with a proper eczema diet and by applying different ointments and creams on the skin to restore moisture and reduce inflammation. If the skin is properly and timely…
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Understanding the basics of oral hygiene
According to FDI’s definition of oral health says, “Oral health involves the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and show emotions through various facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort, or disease of the craniofacial complex (head, face, and oral cavity).” Oral hygiene refers to how the mouth appears and feels.…
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Achilles Tendinitis: Causes and symptoms and how to prevent It
What is Achilles tendinitis? Before we discuss Achilles tendinitis, we need to know about the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a connective tissue that connects calf muscles to the heel bone at the back of your leg. You use the Achilles tendon to walk, run, jump and stand on the balls of your feet.…
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Keloid Scar: All you need to know
What is a Keloid scar? Keloid scars are abnormal scars that can occur after a skin injury. Keloid scar growing is a natural process followed by wound healing. These scars tend to appear slowly over months beyond the initial wound. Keloids progress to form thick, firm scars that are tough to heal, because of which…