There’s a worry about Indians falling ill with respiratory diseases in India, especially from a type of flu called Influenza A (H1N1). Going by the most recent data from the NCDC, there are increasing cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in states like Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. Few […]
The problem when dengue is severe is that the number of platelets that help the blood clot decreases, leading to internal bleeding.A normal person has 1–3 lakh platelets. In dengue patients this will decrease dramatically. If the platelet count falls below 10,000, internal bleeding occurs.Dengue hemorrhagic fever can lead to death. The solution is to […]
Have you ever wondered how great it would be if you could manage your blood pressure without medication?But a new study suggests that it is entirely possible with a small change in diet.A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that cutting one teaspoon of salt from the diet can have […]