Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease, caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. On average, 226,000 people are hospitalized every year because of influenza and 36,000 die...... 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 »
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 »
An estimated 750,000 Americans live with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma and someone new is diagnosed with one of these cancers every 5 minutes. While researchers have spent years trying to find a cure for these...... Read More »
BAPS Charities aims to serve individuals, families and communities in need by providing high quality, low cost health care. Annual health fairs are at the core of BAPS Charities’ medical services. Physicians and technicians regularly...... 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 increasingly seen globally due to changing lifestyles. 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...... Read More »
According to the National Headache Foundation, over 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches and of these, 28 million suffer from migraines. In fact, 150 diagnostic headache categories have been established! BAPS Charities organized...... Read More »
BAPS Charities aims to serve individuals, families and communities in need by providing high quality, low cost health care. Annual health fairs are at the core of BAPS Charities’ medical services. Physicians and technicians regularly...... Read More »
In February 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” initiative to help curb obesity and promote healthy eating habits from the early years of childhood. In support of this initiative, BAPS Charities hosted...... Read More »
