According to the World Health Organization, in India, one in four people is at high risk of dying from critical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease or cancer, before the age of 70[1]. There are several factors including, certain genetic factors and ageing that contribute towards increasing the risk of developing […]
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Who is Liable for Injuries Linked to Vaping?
Vaping has moved from being one of the latest trends to a public health crisis. The question now is, who is liable for the injuries and deaths linked to vaping? The government is finally making moves to regulate these extremely dangerous products, but many fear it is not enough. Manufacturers, […]
The Advancements in Interventional Medical Devices is Saving Lives
Interventional devices have been and are being developed to address various ranges of therapeutic areas to help improve patient’s quality of life. Through the continuous development of innovative and advanced technologies, this helps the physician increase in positive outcomes of the patient’s health and is beneficial to both patients and […]
Glutathione – Nature’s Natural Detoxifier
Our bodies produce a very potent antioxidant called glutathione. Glutathione is a complex of three different amino acids that come together in a unique way to support normal cellular detoxification and protect our cells from stressful chemical reactions. Problems can occur when our glutathione production cannot keep up with the […]
5 Reasons You Should Quit Smoking Now
You already know you should’ve quit a long time ago. While quitting smoking cannot happen overnight, you can definitely start with baby steps towards a cleaner life. However, this is easier said than done. Quitters should talk to a doctor first and take medicines to curb the addiction. Some smokers […]
How Healthy Are You With Your Wood Burning Stoves?
We all love to have the warmth and cosiness rendered by the woody bonvoyage. The wood burning stove becomes our apple of our eye when it is the architectural crafting of our house along with the room heating utility during winter. When it comes to pleasure, wood burning is our […]
How Medical marijuana contributes in your lung’s health
Marijuana has been under the category of an illicit drug for quite some time now (in most parts of the world). It is a mixture of dried, frayed leaves and flowers of cannabis sativa which is also commonly referred to as weed, herb, pot, ganja and a huge number of […]
Mould – Unpleasant aesthetic issue, or health hazard?
Many consider that mould is simply an annoying aesthetic issue, being unaware of the dangers that having mould in a home has. Mould, is indeed quite unaesthetic, but the health hazard it has, has a truly dangerous potential. Affecting especially small children and elders, mould infestations can cause anything, from […]
A Short Guide to Hyperbaric Medicine & Its Benefits
Human body depends on the consumption of oxygen all the time. Oxygen helps to produce cellular energy in the mitochondria (that you can find in every cell of the human body). In a high pressure, more than the sea level, the supply of 100% oxygen can provide a bunch of […]
Mesothelioma: Types, Early Signs and Prevention Methods
Over 20 million people in the U.S. are considered to be at risk for developing a form of malignant mesothelioma at some point in their lives, according to the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Mesothelioma is a particularly deadly type of cancer in which a tumor or multiple tumors develop in the tissue layer, […]
Long-Term Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a growing concern for millions of Indians, especially those who live in or near big metropolises. Urban sources of pollution such as cars, factories, and power generators release a lot of pollutants into the atmosphere. These pollutants, in the form of toxic gases and particles, can have […]
Awareness about Smog and Its Effect on Citizens
The term “smog” is derived from smoke and fog. It is a type of air pollution that is illustrated as a combination of emissions under some particular climatic conditions. Smog contains hazardous emissions from incinerators, open burning, bonfires, industrial gases, vehicle pollutants, construction activities, mining and excavating activities, etc. Smog […]