BREAST CANCER & ITS PREVENTION

The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. WHAT IS A MALIGNANT TUMOR? A tumor that invades surrounding tissues, is usually capable of producing metastases, may recur after attempted removal & is likely to cause death unless adequately treated. INTRODUCTION TO BREAST CANCER Breast cancer is… Continue reading BREAST CANCER & ITS PREVENTION

FACTORY FARMED CHICKEN – A CAUSE OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) IN WOMEN

Definition It is defined as hormonal problem that causes women various symptoms including: Acne Excess hair growth Irregular or no periods Introduction As a girl grows old & she achieves her puberty certain hormonal changes takes place in females which leads her to puberty & finally she achieves her puberty soon after her first menstrual… Continue reading FACTORY FARMED CHICKEN – A CAUSE OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) IN WOMEN

CANCER & ITS PREVENTION

Definition A malignant growth or tumor resulting an uncontrolled division of cells. Introduction PHYSIOLOGICAL (NORMAL MECHANISM): The human body is made up of trillions of multiple types of cell which is known as basic structural unit. As every structure have its own life period up to which it lives. The cell has also the same.… Continue reading CANCER & ITS PREVENTION

SOMETHING ACCIDENTALLY FOUND IN YOUR BRAIN – “PITUTARY ADENOMA”

What is an Adenoma? A benign epithelial tumor in which the cells form recognizable glandular structures or in which the cells are derived from glandular epithelium. These tumors are usually found accidentally in the brain during certain investigations hence they are known as Incidentaloma, when found with other investigations such as MRI, CT-Scan & SPECT.… Continue reading SOMETHING ACCIDENTALLY FOUND IN YOUR BRAIN – “PITUTARY ADENOMA”

COMMON COLD

“The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, Eustachian tubes, larynx & bronchial tubes.” It is an illness caused by a tiny, living thing called a virus. Although more than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, but 30-50% are caused by a group of rhinoviruses. The… Continue reading COMMON COLD

HYPERTENSION & CEREBRAL ANEURYSM FORMATION

As promised in our previous post “Reason For Being Away” here is our post about Cerebral Aneurysm. It is said 1 in 50 people have a brain aneurysm. The annual rate of rupture is approximately 8 per 100,000 people or about 30,000 people in the United States suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm. There is a… Continue reading HYPERTENSION & CEREBRAL ANEURYSM FORMATION

GENERAL MEASURES TO TAKE DURING HEART ATTACK

              A huge number of people die due to heart attack on daily basis. The reason is not knowing about the basic symptoms. Most people feel the symptoms & name them as Heartburn, Muscular Pain, Digestion Problem, etc. due to lack of awareness. It is important that people should at least be aware of… Continue reading GENERAL MEASURES TO TAKE DURING HEART ATTACK

DENGUE

As the weather is becoming cooler & winter is near, the number of mosquitoes is increasing rapidly. Mosquitoes are small, that look like flies, constitute the family Culicidae. Females of most species are ectoparasites, whose tube-like mouth parts pierce the host’s skin to consume blood leading to red bumps on the skin that causes itching.… Continue reading DENGUE

ARE YOU A DIABETIC PATIENT?

Sweet! A term seems really sweet to all but actually can be worse than bitter for a few. The mother of all diseases lies on this simple word “Sweet.” Without sweets life is tasteless. The excess can make you gain weight & even become diabetic patient, but the restriction & control can make all your… Continue reading ARE YOU A DIABETIC PATIENT?

CRIMEAN-CONGO HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (CCHF)

              Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever commonly known as Congo Fever which is caused by Congo Virus, a viral disease characterized by hemorrhage (bleeding) & fever. This is another deadly viral disease which causes hemorrhagic fever is carried by several domestic as well as wild animals & can be transmitted from animals to humans, as ticks… Continue reading CRIMEAN-CONGO HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (CCHF)