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Detecting diabetes at an early stage

Detecting diabetes at an early stage

Diabetes is a disease that occurs due to the improper production of insulin in the body. Diabetes is of primarily of two types, Type 1 is also known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 2 begins with insulin resistance which is when the body does not respond to the insulin generated.
Everything you need to know about blood sugar and its levels

Everything you need to know about blood sugar and its levels

Blood sugar or glucose is the main source of energy in the human body. The amount of blood sugar present in the body is called as blood sugar concentration or blood sugar level. Glucose is transported from the intestine to the body and is made available to the blood cells with the help of insulin.
Home remedies to treat colon issues

Home remedies to treat colon issues

Most of the colon issues are preventable. Everything we eat passes through the digestive intestinal tract. The lining of the large intestine, the rectum, and colon contains the waste, digestive fluids, bile acids, and fiber. Since the inner lining of the intestine is bathed by chemicals in the food, body’s own hormones and secretions, and healthy and unhealthy bacteria.
Dental ailments and their solutions

Dental ailments and their solutions

Tooth pain is caused by nerves inside the tooth and their reactions to different stimuli. There can be several issues that can lead to tooth pain. Tooth pain treatment varies with the symptoms that present itself. Here are a few symptoms with the possible diagnosis and treatment. However, in the case of severe pain, it is best to consult a doctor.
What does an ENT specialist do

What does an ENT specialist do

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, otolaryngology is one of the oldest forms of health studies in the United States. Which automatically infers how important is the job of an ENT specialist or an otolaryngologist. An ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat) specialist or an otolaryngologist is a medical professional who is qualified to treat problems related to ear, nose, and throat.
Ease foot pain with these simple remedies

Ease foot pain with these simple remedies

Foot pain can be because of some obvious causes, such as corns, callus, ingrown toenail, or fungal infection. The discomfort can even stem from simply wearing tight or poor fitting shoes. Check out these easy remedies to soothe the foot pain. Hydrotherapy To treat the sore feet, fill one basin with cold water and another with water as hot as your feet can bear.
Everything you need to know about atopic dermatitis

Everything you need to know about atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease and is a very common condition that is seen among many individuals. So how do you really know or diagnose this skin condition? A very typical rash appears on the skin, especially the back of the knee and is distributed over a large patch of skin.
Understanding metastatic prostate cancer

Understanding metastatic prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a result of cells in the prostate gland that start to grow uncontrollably. Situated below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the prostate gland is found only in males and is responsible for making semen. When the malignant (or cancerous) cells in the prostate reach stage IV, it is medically referred to as metastatic.
A brief overview of arthritis

A brief overview of arthritis

There are joints in our body which connect two bones together. When inflammation occurs in these joints, it is known as arthritis. The function of the joints is to ensure a smooth and flexible functioning of the body parts, and when the joints are inflamed, there is a hindrance in the routine activities.
Umbilical and femoral hernia and their symptoms

Umbilical and femoral hernia and their symptoms

Umbilical hernia When the intestine or fat pushes against a spot in the baby’s stomach muscles, which is comparatively weaker than the surrounding muscles, then a bulge is created near the region of the belly button. From outside, it seems that the belly button of the child has swollen. In many such cases, children suffer from umbilical hernia since birth.
How to reduce your risk of dementia?

How to reduce your risk of dementia?

Dementia is a condition that affects a number of elderly people. Common symptoms of dementia include loss of short term memory, confusion, personality changes and apathy. Unfortunately, there is no cure for dementia and treatment only aims at improving a person’s quality of life. When it comes to dementia, some risk factors like age, genetics, gender etc cannot be changed but by following a healthy lifestyle you can reduce part of your risk of suffering from this syndrome.
Oral hygiene a must for healthy teeth

Oral hygiene a must for healthy teeth

When you introduce yourself to somebody for the first time, you make sure you look and smell good. Hence, the first thing you need to do is to have a great smile, which can only be achieved with healthy teeth and good oral hygiene. Bad, stinky breath is the result of bad bacteria stored inside your mouth, which concludes to a morning disaster.