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Understanding and Managing Electrolyte Imbalances

Summary Electrolytes are a class of seven minerals that are abundantly found in nature, and also in the human body. They perform various functions and are critical for good overall

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The Science behind Food Cravings and how to manage them

Summary Food Craving is a physical condition that has both physical, and psychological or behavioural aspects, to it. Food Craving once in a while, or to a small extent, is

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Dangers of Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication!

Pain medication must be taken only as per the doctor’s prescription, do you know why? Normally just by examining a patient’s face, hands and body, the doctor can assess if

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What is a Biomarker? Why is it important in Healthcare?

Summary Biomarkers, short for ‘Biological Markers’ are a physical, chemical or biological characteristic that is present in the human body, and measurable too. The measure of one or more biomarkers

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War against Obesity

Obese people seeking to lose weight have a wavering mind regarding what they should be eating to achieve weight loss. Some people also have the habit of following everything that

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Seven common genetic diseases you might inherit from your elders

Table of Content Overview Introduction Single gene or monogenic inheritance disorders Multifactorial or Polygenic inheritance disorders Mitochondrial inheritance disorders   Overview Some diseases run in the family, which means, one

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Polypharmacy in the Elderly: Risks, Benefits, Management Strategies

Overview Polypharmacy is the consumption of multiple medicines, in order to manage one or more ailments. This situation can occur at any age, but it is more common in the

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Digital Detox – Reducing Screen Time and Improving Mental Health

Overview The convergence of Computing Devices, Internet and social media, is a deadly combination that is drastically increasing screen-time, and affecting the mental health of their users. This is a

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Liver Detox – Myth or Science?

The liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body, with over 500 functions known till date. One of these functions is filtering the blood

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First Aid is the Best Aid!

First aid is the first and immediate aid given to anyone who has had an illness or injury, small or serious. This is protection offered to save, prevent deterioration of

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