Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), can affect anyone, but the signs and symptoms can be different for men and women. It is important that men are aware of the signs and symptoms of common STIs as they are less likely than women to get tests for these infections. With early treatment,… Read More »
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming foods or drinks that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. It’s extremely common, affecting an estimated 9.4 million Americans each year (1, 2). While many foods contain potentially harmful organisms, they are usually destroyed during cooking. However, if you don’t practice good hygiene and proper food storage… Read More »
Hearing disorders adversely affect millions of people and their lives across the globe. The good news is that many of those can be treated and quality of their lives can be improved. Audiologist and hearing loss experts say that even if hearing loss cannot be treated completely, the effects can be mitigated to a large… Read More »
Mesothelioma symptoms show up decades after the initial exposure to asbestos occurs, which is the cause of mesothelioma. The cancerous growth can affect the protective lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen, with the lungs being the most common. The disease can take 20 years to 50 years to manifest recognizable symptoms, so it is… Read More »
by Dr Vikram Chauhan Symptoms of ITP & How to Deal With Them in Ayurveda ITP or Immune Thrombocytopenia is a rare bleeding disorder due to a low amount of platelets in the blood. It is also known as Immune or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpura. Thrombocytopenia means a decrease in blood platelets. Purpura means purplish looking… Read More »