With over 30 million diabetic patients in India today, you should know that diabetes goes deeper than worrying about your blood sugar levels. It could lead to emotional strain, affect your quality of life and personal relationships. It’s therefore important to educate yourself about diabetes before selecting a treatment alternative. In ‘Diabetes Type 2’, which […]
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Chronic Bronchitis: Causes And prevention
According to the WHO, there were over 251 million cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) globally in 2016. The numbers have increased every year. COPD is identified as the primary cause of over 5% of deaths worldwide, accounting for over 10 million cases in India alone, according to the ‘Indian Study of Asthma, Respiratory […]
Mental Health and COVID 19
According to the WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted critical mental health services in 93% countries, globally. Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear, have triggered mental health conditions or exacerbated existing ones. Many people have faced increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia and anxiety. Meanwhile, COVID-19 itself led to neurological and […]