Monday, December 23, 2024

Conjunctivitis (“pink eye“): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Causes Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids and part of your eyeballs, has several possible causes. It could be...

ASTHMA

Symptoms of Asthma; What Does Asthma Feel Like? Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes....

Centre hikes windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel, ATF

In line with firming global oil prices, the Central Government has raised the seven-month-old windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well...

Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Everyone suffers the occasional mild headache, but if you experience debilitating pain and/or abnormally frequent headaches, you probably want to find relief. There are...

Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Causes Bacterial infection, caused by contaminated food or water Viral infection Parasites, which can enter the body through food or water Food intolerance, such...

Allergies

What Is an Allergy? It's what happens when your immune system reacts to something that’s usually harmless. Those triggers, which doctors call "allergens," can include pollen, mold,...

Mononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Cause Mononucleosis is an illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is spread through saliva. Symptoms The most well known symptom of “mono“ is extreme fatigue,...

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

What Is AAT Deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease, which means it’s passed down to you from your parents. It can cause serious lung or liver disease. You may...

Polio Day 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for every child

Polio Day 2024 is not just a commemoration; it's a reminder of the crucial importance of vaccination in eradicating this crippling disease. Polio, once...

Stomach Aches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Intestinal Gas It’s natural to have gas in your digestive tract, and to pass gas regularly. In fact, everyone passes gas at least 12 times...