Claiming the lives of 23 people every day, heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Indiscriminate between males and females, heart disease is extremely prevalent in the South Asian community. By...... Read More »
The 2012-2013 flu seasons was the worst in ten years, say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. Hospitals are struggling to keep up with...... Read More »
Dietary supplements are gaining popularity worldwide, as individuals are not only seeking healthier lifestyles, but also more energy and less fatigue. Dietary supplements usually contain a vitamin, a mineral, an herb, an amino acid, a...... Read More »
Arthritis affects an estimated 46.4 million adults in the US, of whom 61 percent (28.3 million) are women. By the year 2020, this number is expected to reach 60 million. Rheumatic – diseases are a...... Read More »
In 2012, the National Institute of Health launched the “We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition)” initiative to help children stay at a healthy weight by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced time in front of a...... Read More »
Being diagnosed with kidney disease can be a very trying and difficult time for everyone involved-the patient, family and friends. But information can go a long way towards helping gain control of the situation. A...... Read More »
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability. Simple prevention and treatment education can help reduce stroke incidence. BAPS Charities organized a health lecture on this topic on June...... Read More »
Many people suffer from common ocular problems such as dry eye, color blindness, nearsightedness, floaters, pink eye, and farsightedness. Although these problems are not vision threatening, they can be a nuisance to those who suffer...... Read More »
Diabetes is one of the costliest disease and it brings acute and chronic complications with it. It is a major risk factor for heart disease. Diabetes usually comes in body silently after many years of...... Read More »
High cholesterol affects 42 million Americans, and 63 million more have borderline high cholesterol. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. High blood cholesterol itself does not cause any symptom...... Read More »
