What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition that prevents the body from using insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body bring sugar or glucose from your blood into the cells to be used for energy. People with type 2 diabetes develop insulin resistance…
Anemia is a condition that develops when there is a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. In this, the blood tissues do not get adequate amount of oxygen due to a smaller number of red blood cells, resulting in a weak and tired body. The World Health Organization estimates that roughly two…
Dehydration develops due to extreme loss of fluids in the body. It may happen to anyone, being a common condition, and can be especially harmful to young children and older adults; they may have to seek immediate medical care and attention depending on the severity. What is Dehydration? Dehydration is a sign that your body…
Allergy is a medical condition in which our body’s immune system reacts to an allergen, i.e., a substance that enters the body from outside. This substance may be pollen, fragrance particles, foods, etc. Allergens can be introduced through breathing or contact with surfaces as well. When we are allergic to something, our immune system produces…
With monsoon, breeding season for various organisms sets in, causing various viral, bacterial and vector-borne infections. Dengue or ‘break bone’ fever is one of them. It is a fatal viral infection transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquito. A non-communicable disease, mosquitoes are the major carrier of this deadly virus. Whenever a person infected…
