Health & Wellness

Lung disease encompasses a variety of conditions such as airway illnesses, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, all of which can lead to respiratory failure.

A common condition occurring in an already damaged lung (for example, for a patient in an ICU setup) is a Lung abscess. There are several predisposing factors like – alcohol abuse, stroke, etc., and the patient can be treated only in a hospital setup and not with home management as this is a serious condition.

Klumpke paralysis or Klumpke palsy is a congenital birth defect. It is caused when there is an injury during birth. The brachial nerves that send signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arms and hands are affected. So, there will be a slow reflex and it causes atrophy of muscles.

Enzymes are called natural catalysts that help to speed up the reaction or process. A chemical or biological process may take years to complete but with the help of enzymes, the reaction can be completed in a fraction of seconds. Enzymes are not only used in industries but also in commercially important processes.

When you are sleeping, you suddenly get a feeling of someone strangling you and you cannot breathe. You cannot move your hands and legs. You get vexed and might imagine some paranormal experience. The fact is your body is playing with your senses. When you are in a deep sleep, only your brain is awake, …

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The body’s reaction to an injury or another illness is called swelling. Swelling happens when a body part grows bigger in size or when fluid accumulates in the organs, skin, or other body parts.

Abdominal pain often indicates a poor digestive system. Sometimes, stress and depression play a vital role in the cause of abdominal pain.

Loss of appetite is the reduced desire to eat. Anorexia is the medical term for loss of appetite. The various causes of loss of appetite include stress, ageing and medical conditions like cancer and infections.

Foods that are bad for the heart include foods that are processed, and high in fat, salt and sugar. Walnuts, salmon, tuna, olive oil, orange and prunes are among the foods to eat for a healthy heart.

Have you ever wondered what gives colour to the skin? Why does skin tone differ for each individual? Humans come in various colours including light and dark skin, black, white, brunette and blond hair, and green, blue, black, hazel, brown and amber eyes. It’s incredible to realise that most of the colour is due to …

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