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Niacin is an organic compound that along with nicotinamide builds up the group known as vitamin B3 complex. Supplemental Niacin is used to treat high blood pressure and pellagra (Niacin deficiency). It’s important to maintain Niacin level in the body as its deficiency can lead to various health issues such as anemia, tiredness, nausea, headaches,…

What Is A Spacer Device? It’s a plastic cylinder, specifically designed for people who find difficulty to inhale medication through metered- dose inhaler. Many people find difficulty in using inhalers correctly. A spacer device can help to take their medication properly. The spacer device holds the medicine sprayed out of the inhaler, giving the patient more…

Levothyroxine is a synthetic medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Doctors’ generally prescribe Levothyroxine when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of thyroxine in the body. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally, or removed by surgery, or when the thyroid gland gets injured by radiation/medications. Having the right amount of thyroid hormone…

What Is Bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a lung infection that is common among infants and young children. It’s caused by a virus (Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV) that affects the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles). The bronchioles are responsible to control airflow in your lungs. When they get infected or damaged, they can swell…

Do you know, approx. 1 in 5 people work during the shifts i.e., the evening or night, or in early morning hours? Some are “night owls” and adjust easily, however, there are some who feel sleepy during working hours. But many people (who’re a part of rotational shifts) feel sleepy during work time or are…

Do you know, Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death? What Is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is the cancer of the large intestine, final part of the digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Some of these polyps can develop into…

Pneumonia is most common during cold and flu season. It is a respiratory infection that can inflame one or both of your lungs. It occurs due to a bacteria or virus attack. It’s highly contagious and can be transmitted via sneezing, coughing, and the inhalation of germs. It makes breathing difficult and, in some circumstances,…

Blood pressure medications are the most common drugs taken by people. Moreover, approx. one-quarter of the people who take medication to lower their blood pressure stop taking the medication within six months and approx. one-half stop taking them within a year. Why Are Blood Pressure Medicines So Important? Keeping your blood pressure normal will help…

Omega 3 fatty acids are EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). They are usually found in a fish and often known as “fish oil.” Apart from these two, ALA (Alpha-linolenic acid) is another omega-3 fatty acid, but it is found in soy, walnuts, flaxseed and canola oil. 3 Benefits Of Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids…

Did You Know? Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH) is considered as the 3rd most prevalent type of headache. About one in 50 people have chronic headaches. Half of the people experience headaches due to overuse of medicines they took to treat their headache.  This type of headache is called “medication overuse” headache (MOH), also known as…