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

BENEFITS OF BLACK CUMIN (KALONJI)

Also known as Nigella Sativa (Kalonji). It is native to Mediterranean region but also has been grown on the Arab peninsula, Africa & Western Asia. It belongs to Ranunculacease .   Black Cumin is not only used for adding flavour to foods but also therapeutic. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids & essential oils.… Continue reading BENEFITS OF BLACK CUMIN (KALONJI)

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”