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Abdominal bloating not only looks bad but can cause physical discomfort too. It’s a condition that can be avoided pretty easily. The real cause of bloating is intestinal gas – not “water weight” unless it is caused by a medical condition such as liver or heart disease. Here are some tips that can help you…

You are following a weight loss plan, exercising a lot but you’re not losing weight. How it’s possible? Maybe your workouts are not as intense as you think or maybe there’s some other reason. It can be your medical condition. If you’re not able to lose weight, consult with your healthcare provider to know whether…

  Sun poisoning doesn’t really mean you’ve been poisoned. It is a term used to describe a severe case of sunburn. Sun poison is a burn usually from ultraviolet radiation that inflames your skin. What causes sunburn? Spending too much time out in the sun can lead to various health issues – from mild dehydration…

People who stay up late and struggle to wake in the morning are 10% more prone to die sooner than the “morning larks”. How To Get Proper Sleep? Sleeping well is very important for your mental as well as physical health. There are many people who struggle daily to get a proper sleep. The sleep…

What Is A Stent? When blood vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrow or blocked, you are at risk of a heart attack. A stent is placed in your heart vessel to avoid the risk of heart attack. Basically, a stent is a tiny tube placed in the narrow or blocked blood vessel…

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…