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What is Asthma, Really?
Asthma is a condition that affects the respiratory system. It is characterized by constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles of the lungs usually as a result of ...
Weekly Roundup of Need to Know Health News (Apr 24 – 30)
1. How Your Smartphone is Ruining Your Relationship
Nothing kills romance faster than pulling out a smartphone, and now, research confirms it. Being attached to your phone seems to ...
Top 7 Questions You Should be Asking your Dentist
When we think about the issues of health and prevention, we often don’t think of our teeth. Maintaining a good oral health is an essential thing to avert any ...
Diabetes, Alcohol and Smoking: Is there a connection?
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by high glucose levels in blood stream because of defects in the body’s ability to either produce or use insulin for regulation ...
Weekly Roundup of Need to Know Health News (Apr 17 – 23)
1. Researchers have discovered how the Zika virus causes microcephaly
Thousands of babies have been born with underdeveloped brains since the outbreak last year – now scientists ...
How Do You Know if You Need a Tetanus Shot?
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a rare disease caused by bacteria called as Clostridium tetani. The bacteria enter the body through cuts or puncture wounds and ...
5 Different Ways to Use Essential Oils for a Relaxed Feel
Since antiquity, the human race has relied on different kinds of natural elements for food, medication, and shelter. Even in the advanced age of science, we cannot ...