CANCER – Some established carcinogenic factors

Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes…

HEART DISEASE – A Brief Overview

There are many different forms of heart disease. Specialized health departments are available that take care of heart related diseases. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs)- Prevention Tips

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that can spread from one person to another by sexual contact. STDs can cause pain, and some can cause infertility and even death if…

When to begin oral contraception

When can one go for oral contraception The first day of the menstrual bleeding is best Any of the first 7 days after her menstrual bleeding has already stopped, some…

Pros & Cons of Oral Contraceptives to Women’s health

Functioning of the Oral Contraceptives: -Stop ovulation (release of eggs from ovaries) -Also thicken cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to pass through. -They do not work by disrupting…

COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

Two types of female oral contraceptive pill are widely available in health centers and public health departments: The combined oral contraceptive pill contains estrogen and a progestogen, and is taken…

MALE INFERTILITY – CAUSES & REMEDIES

Causes of male infertility The commonest reason, is a low sperm count, which can be attributed to various causes; Idiopathic i.e., when the exact cause is not known. Varicocele –…

Detecting poor vision in children

Normally a child should be able to recognize mother and have a social smile by 6-8 weeks of age. If the child has poor vision in both the eyes, then…

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is feeding an infant or young child with breast milk directly from human breasts and not from a baby bottle or other container. Babies have a sucking reflex that…

Alternative Medicine : HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based upon principles first defined by Samuel Hahnemannin 1796. A central thesis of homeopathy is that an ill person can be treated using…