Category: Health Care & Medical
Working in a hospital, or in any other kind of medical facility for that matter, can, indeed, be exhausting. Also, it can be dirty. Especially if you work as a nurse. Your work (scrub) clothes will get stained, endure some serious wear and tear, and be washed all the time, all while you rush around trying...
In school days, one must have read how amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Conversely, when you eat protein-rich foods, the digestive system breaks them down into simpler versions of the acid. After that, the body uses it to carry out various functions. A person’s body needs 20 different types of these...
Autism is an umbrella term for a whole range of neurodevelopmental disorders that manifest in difficulties with social interaction, obsessive and repetitive behavioral patterns, and trouble speaking and communicating. Naturally, since autism covers such a wide spectrum of problems, most symptoms can fall anywhere on the scale from mild to severe and finally even crippling, which...
Having confidence is essential, especially if you are trying to save someone’s life. If you have ever encountered life-threatening emergency situations involving someone close, you probably understand the criticality of the moments. One needs to think of every possible way to deal with the situation to help the person before emergency help services arrive. And the...
When you’re dealing with lower back pain, it can be tough to know what treatment is the best for you. Should you go for a local massage therapist, or see a physio? In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences between massage and physio, and help you decide which option is right for you. Both have...
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside of it. It most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis may occur in other parts of your body, such as your lungs, brain, or skin. Its symptoms can vary widely...
There are so many different types of cancer. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their world changes almost immediately. This doesn’t mean that the person has to stay that way. By learning about the various types of cancer and the foods that can help fight them, you’ll be better able to manage any hiccups in your...
Medicare is a U.S government-initiated program that subsidizes healthcare for individuals 65 years and above, with their eligibility starting three months before 65 years. Younger persons with special conditions like disabilities and certain diseases are also eligible for Medicare, a plan resulting from the Congress Social Security Act of 1965. The healthcare program helps with the...