Dialysis is carried out in patients whose kidney/kidneys have stopped functioning normally. External support helps perform the functions of the kidney. It helps patients with kidney failure to lead a normal and productive life. Certain vital functions performed by kidneys…
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Foodborne illnesses are caused by consuming contaminated food containing microbes or pathogens. Foodborne diseases are caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses, along with parasites. Other diseases that are poisoning the contaminated foods are harmful toxins and chemicals. Foodborne…
Retinoblastoma: Early Age Cancer
Retinoblastoma is a cancer of early childhood, which can affect developing foetuses in the mother’s womb, as well as newborns, toddlers and children up to the age of 5. A lot of parents see the first signs of retinoblastoma after…
World Rabies Day 2016
World Rabies Day was introduced by Global Alliance for Rabies which is a non-profit organization based in USA and UK. It is an initiative backed by UN and WHO and takes place on the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, (28…
5 Superfoods For Your Healthy Lungs
We are inhaling dangerous levels of pollution these days. While the Indian government and people, in general, roam around on the roads oblivious to the damage that is being done to their bodies, researchers and environmentalists are in horror of…
What does a Cavity look like?
If you have had a filling from your dentist in the past, then that filling was done to cover your cavity and prevent it from spreading. A cavity is a simple hole in your tooth that can start on the…
Harmala Gupta’s Interview, CrediHero
Harmala Gupta is a 61-year-old cancer survivor who got a second chance at life at the age of 34. She is also the Founder-President of a Cancer Charity in New Delhi called ‘CanSupport’. This is an organization that enable people…
A menstrual cycle is a cycle from the first day of your period to the first day of your next cycle, summing up to 28 days. However, it may vary from person to person and month to month. You can…
Chemoport FAQs
What is Chemoport? A chemoport or chemotherapy port is a type of implant placed under the skin of the patients undergoing intravenous chemotherapy treatment. It is a small device that enables easy access to the bloodstream. It is primarily used…
PCOD Mom shares her pregnancy experience
Harpreet Gujral Mudher, a mom suffering from PCOD, shares her pregnancy experience with the New Moms Club. I had a severe issue of PCOD and I had been to many doctors but all in vain. One of my hubby’s friend suggested…
Stillbirths are uncommon, but when they occur, they take place before a pregnant woman goes into labour. A stillbirth occurs when a baby dies inside the womb at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It usually does not present any…
10 Things To Do for Healthy Lungs
Lungs work round the clock, taking in air from the outside environment and making sure it reaches every single cell in the body. In that respect, these delicate organs are directly exposed to the outside environment, and contact with any harmful…
Breast cancer is a leading of death among women all over the world. However, it is surprising that if detected early, breast cancer is most often curable. Therefore, awareness about the various breast cancer stages can help in a timely…
Radiation Therapy for children
What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy is a procedure where high-energy radiation from X-rays or gamma rays is used to kill the cancer cells in a patient’s body and to shrink tumours as well. The different types of childhood cancers…