Overview Smoking is the single-largest risk factor for lung-cancer worldwide, with as much as 80 percent of all lung-cancer cases coming from tobacco smokers. However, the remaining 20 percent of
Glucose, a type of natural sugar, is absorbed from the food we consume, after which it enters the blood. Insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas helps push glucose in
Food cravings and binge eating are one of those common occurrences in life. Everybody at one or more times in their life would have experienced this. It may seem harmless
Overview Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition marked by the production of thick mucus or excess salt in different organs or parts of the body. It hinders the functioning of
The Gastrointestinal tract, which is synonymous with the digestive system, is one of the most important conduits in the human body. This is a 25-feet long canal that starts at
Overview Escherichia coli is a type of bacterium that is found in the intestines of human-beings and animals. When faeces containing E coli contaminates food, soil and water, and the
Every year about 2.50 to 5 lakh people the World over are affected by spinal cord injuries. Most spinal cord injuries happen due to road accidents, falling down, violent attacks
Table of Content Introduction Who should not eat coconut? Coconut water on an empty stomach? Cancer Vs Coconut oil! Frequently Asked Questions Introduction It is perfectly fine to use coconut
மனிதன் செய்யும் மாபெரும் தானங்களில் முதன்மையானவை ரத்த தானம், உடல் உறுப்பு தானம் (கண் தானம் உள்பட). உடல் தானம் ஆகியவையே. மற்ற அனைத்து தானங்களும் பொருளாலோ. உழைப்பாலோ அளிக்கப்படுபவை. இந்த மூன்று தானங்களும் உயிரைச் சுமக்கும் உடலிலிருந்து அளிக்கப்படுபவை. அதன்
Overview Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses an instrument called bronchoscope to fill a portion of lungs with saline, after which, the saline water is sucked back.
