A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue is squeezed through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. There are many types of hernias. Three of
Overview Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs which causes various complications including death. For over a century, vaccines have been used to overcome various viral and bacterial infections. The
When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, the food he/she takes is of tremendous importance. Advice on what to eat might pour in from family and friends and while it
Overview Bronchitis and Pneumonia are lung conditions that show similar symptoms which is why they are often mistaken for each other. However, there are clear differences which will eventually emerge
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
