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
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
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.
Overview Endobronchial Ultrasound Scan (EBUS) is a procedure that combines the benefits of bronchoscopy and ultrasound scan. It is an effective procedure to diagnose certain lung conditions. When the same
In an earlier article, we have explored treatment options for Osteoporosis in general. As mentioned there, Osteoporosis can cause fractures of the spine, wrist and hip. In this article, we
The human foot is a delicately architected part of the body. It is made up of 26 bones, with the calcaneus or heel-bone being the largest, 33 joints, over 100
