Diabetes occurs when your body becomes unable to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that your body uses to convert glucose or sugar into energy. If your body experiences difficulty in metabolizing glucose, this may cause high blood sugar levels to take place. The condition is called Hyperglycaemia, which may further lead to lessening your body’s ability to […]
Allergy season brings the onset of rhinitis and sudden coughing fits, amongst other symptoms. If you notice a sudden increase in symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes, you’re experiencing an allergic reaction caused by a seasonal allergen. The seasonal allergy calendar prepares you for what to expect. Allergies are genetically acquired immune reactions, so […]
How does it feel when you have a presentation in front of a large audience? If you have stage fright, you probably start feeling nauseous or like all your intestines are knotted up. What about when you see someone you’re romantically interested in? The feeling is described as having butterflies in your stomach. How about […]
Although nobody likes the unpleasant feeling that follows rejection, it can be even more challenging for those with ADHD. Studies suggest that ADHD-driven emotional sensitivity in people makes them struggle to cope with rejection. This rejection may be as simple as having a friend say no to you or as big as not being accepted […]
Have you noticed itching and swelling after consuming a particular berry, more specifically blueberries? If yes, then you may be allergic to blueberries and you might not have known. This article will help you understand and manage blueberry allergy symptoms better. A person may become allergic to blueberries at any point in their life. For […]
Preventive care is important because it helps you and your healthcare provider detect and prevent serious health problems. For example, according to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is fatal for women aged between 20-59. However, most of these deaths are preventable by using precautionary techniques like regular mammograms and breast exams. Once detected early, […]
We often hear a typical story: a child might not perform well at school, may show distracted behavior, and act like anything the teacher has to say is useless. It’s dismissed chiefly as childish conduct, but occasionally, an inquisitive teacher might recommend the child be evaluated for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Although well-intentioned, this recommendation […]
It is a common belief that once you have contracted an STD, you will naturally know about it when you start showing symptoms. However, this is not always the case. Many people have been reported to have silent STDs; STDs without symptoms. According to some studies, about 60 percent of patients suffering from any STD […]
When the world finally began to return to normal, the discovery of the COVID–19 South Africa variant by Dr. Angelique Coetzee, Chair of the South African Medical Association, on November 14 spread a wave of panic across the globe. After being named Omicron, labeling it as a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization […]
