High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the main causes of illness, disability, and mortality. One in six people on the planet (more than one billion people) have high blood pressure, which is thought to be the cause of 9.4 million annual fatalities. Cardiovascular illnesses like heart attacks, congestive heart failure, stroke, […]
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Glaucoma Awareness
A few days ago, as I stood waiting for my cab, I watched a blind man with a cane try to cross a busy Bangalore road. Traffic was hectic, and nobody would stop to let the visually challenged man cross the road until a kind young man stopped his bike, parked it by the side […]
5 Essential on Cancer
In the previous article we made an attempt at understanding how and why cancer occurs. We also took a detailed view at specific risk factors that increase an individual’s risk of getting Cancer. Not all cancers are preventable, including cancers with a genetic basis (certain types of breast, ovarian cancer and colon cancer), childhood cancers […]
Understanding Cancer and its causes
What is Cancer? Cancer is a disease that is the second leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people worldwide. Is it preventable though? The answer is not that simple. While some cancers are caused by genetic factors and cannot be prevented, many others are linked to lifestyle choices and environmental exposures that can […]
Understanding Acidity
There are 2 related medical conditions that go by the name ‘acidity’ in common parlance. Peptic ulcer disease is the first and more common condition. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the second condition. There are millions of people worldwide who silently suffer from these potentially dangerous medical conditions. Despite its prevalence, people are unaware of […]