The normal function of the immune system is to protect and fight off viruses, bacteria and germs by producing proteins called antibodies that are produced by white blood cells. With lupus, the immune system malfunctions and cannot distinguish between foreign invaders and healthy tissue. What is lupus? Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs […]
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Alcohol consumption leads to various ailments that may cause serious discomfort and some serious complications. Alcohol intoxication is one such ailment. Alcohol intoxication occurs when alcohol is consumed in large quantities and can be very dangerous. What is Alcohol Intoxication? / Ethanol intoxication Alcohol intoxication also known as drunkenness is a disturbance in behaviour or […]
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Overuse of alcohol is a major concern for a variety of ailments and disorders in our body. One such concern is that excess alcohol is a major cause of chronic pancreatitis and acute pancreatitis. What is Alcoholic Pancreatitis? Alcoholic pancreatitis is a long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas which is caused due to excessive intake of […]
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? A common affliction of the large intestines, which causes cramps, diarrhea or constipation or both. A chronic disorder which needs to be managed well. Though the effects aren’t dangerous it still leads to poor health. You can control the disorder by managing your diet. What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome […]
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What is Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy? Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the chronic long-term abuse of alcohol (i.e., ethanol) leads to heart failure. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy. Due to the direct toxic effects of alcohol on the heart muscle, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to heart failure. […]
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The most wonderful creation of God woman has to go through some unpleasant changes physically and mentally. A women’s life is greatly influenced by the hormones, which during the menopausal stage go through a drastic change, sometimes causing havoc in our lives. Women are at an increased risk of suffering from the wretched condition of […]
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Listen To Article What is Goiter? Goiter (Enlarged Thyroid) is a thyroid-related disease that causes the thyroid gland to grow abnormally in size. The thyroid gland is one of the glands that are part of our endocrine system and is responsible for producing two hormones – thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The pituitary gland Function The pituitary […]
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Turmeric is extracted from an herbaceous perennial plant that is a rhizomatous root. It is called Curcuma longa and comes from the ginger family of Zingiberaceae. It mostly belongs to the area of tropical south Asia. The curcumin extract from turmeric is very helpful to ward off many diseases like arthritis, brain degenerative ailments like […]
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With our busy routines and hectic lifestyle, we happen to forget things and feel that our memory is not what it used to be. It may start as a little stress and slowly builds into a brain condition and affects memory. This may lead to cognitive diseases and reach toxic levels. Yes, it is a […]
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Our feet are probably the most neglected part of our body. People pamper their skin, hands and every other part but always overlook the feet. One works on the assumption that looks at the feet and since no one looks at them there is no need to take care of them. We only stop and […]
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Hepatitis C is a form of liver infection in which the liver is attacked by a virus commonly known as the HCV. The result of this is inflammation that can cause a lot of agony to the patient. In its initial phases, although, Hepatitis C shows no symptom which is why most Hepatitis C patients […]
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Our skin is one of the most important organs in our body. This is not just because it is the largest external organ and plays a large role in keeping us protected against harmful pathogens but also because it forms an important feature of our external persona. A smooth and vibrant skin helps in creating […]
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