Symptoms of HIV/AIDS are caused by the failure of the immune system and the depletion of CD4+ T cells, the primary immune system warrior for infection. As soon as HIV reaches the body, these cells continue to be killed. Any of the typical symptoms include: Diarrhea that lasts longer than a week Dry cough Loss …
What Foods Should I Avoid If I Have GERD?
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is an illness in which stomach acid refluxes back into the oesophagus and causes symptoms. Particular acidic food, fatty foods & spicy foods will increase your symptoms of GERD. They are as follows. ACIDIC FOODS These foods are high on natural acids. When eaten on an empty stomach, acidic foods tend …
What is World Diabetes Day?
World Diabetes Day falls on 14th November every year. Purpose of this one day is to raise awareness of a condition that millions of people all around the world live with every day. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is about the body’s inability to produce the required amount of a hormone called insulin to control glucose …
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood cancer awareness month is an annual national health campaign organized by major childhood cancer organizations to increase awareness of pediatric cancer and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. It is symbolized by Gold Ribbon. Eighty per cent of cases of childhood cancers are in the developing world, …
World Hepatitis Day
Each year on 28 July, the ‘World Hepatitis Day’ is celebrated to raise understanding of viral hepatitis, which is an infection of the liver that causes a numeral of health problems like liver cancer.It is estimated that ‘9 out of 10’ people with viral hepatitis are unaware of the disease. The World Hepatitis Alliance’s Find …
World ‘No Tobacco’ Day
Cigarette smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, which is the most common cancer world-wide. Smoking is also an important risk factor for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and cancer. Quick Facts (by WHO) Tobacco kills up to half of its users. Tobacco kills …
World Immunization Week
What is ‘World Immunization week’ ? Every year ‘Last week’ of April is celebrated as World Immunization Week to promote the use of vaccines to protect the people against diseases. This saves millions of people’s lives every year. What are vaccines ? Vaccines are either live (but inactive) organisms, Dead organisms or products developed from …
World Liver Day
World Liver Day 19th April is observed as World liver day every year, to spread awareness about liver diseases. Liver plays an essential role in our body’s digestive system. We cannot survive without liver. It also requires good care to maintain it in healthy conditions. Functions of the liver: Fighting infections and illness Regulating blood …