Self-medicating with a prescription or over-the-counter medication or other substances can be dangerous. Before taking any medication, it is always best to talk to a medical professional and ensure that the drug is right for you. In some cases, the effects of self-medicating can lead to a dependence on the substance. In the most severe cases, self-medication can… Read More »
We might be surprised to know that unknowingly we are consuming 5 white poisons in our daily meal. Forget getting nutrients from these items, we end up troubling our health by consuming these food items which are not at all good for our health and increase risk of developing diseases like cancer, hypertension, bone health issues and diabetes.
The party, which is pitching its icon VD Savarkar against Tipu Sultan in a battle of perception, recently made an effort to draw in the politically powerful Vokkaliga community Bengaluru: Karnataka, heading for elections in a matter of weeks, is embroiled in a fresh controversy over Tipu Sultan, the 18th Century ruler whom the BJP has converted into… Read More »
Patients suffering from congestive heart failure tend to have cognitive deficits. This is not because of the heart’s reduced pumping capacity as a research team from Würzburg has recently found. People suffering from heart failure require comprehensive treatment and must follow a strict medication regimen. But some patients fail to adhere to the latter – not because they… Read More »
Fatty liver, known in medical terms as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which the liver accumulates excess fat. Although this problem can be triggered by a variety of causes, diet plays a key role in its prevention and management. In this article, we will explore how a balanced diet can be a key ally in the fight… Read More »
In June 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates voted to recognize obesity as a disease state requiring treatment and prevention efforts. A number of other medical societies had sponsored a resolution to support this idea, including the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Endocrine Society, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Surgeons,… Read More »
The death of a loved one can be a life-altering experience. Every person who experiences the loss of a loved has their own unique pain or set of circumstances to contend with. It can be a time of great difficulty, and in the same breath, great solace, as we often gain Khalwa (seclusion) with Allah SWT. In the Islamic tradition,… Read More »
India and Pakistan again celebrate the end of the British Raj and the conception of independent homelands. With a difference of a mere 24 hours, millions in both the countries rejoice with fervour, pride, and nationalism. However, to some, August, after 70 years, is a shadow of the nightmare that they lived through at the time of the… Read More »
Amidst the mighty torrent of history, few heroes in the East and West have stood out like Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great Alexander (356 B.C.E.–323 B.C.E.) and the first Great Khan (1162–1227) both had a thing about conquering the world. And they were both record-breakingly good at it. But in addition to their success on the battlefield… Read More »
Ant colonies are usually completely dependent on a queen to survive. This is why the queens are normally the most protected colony member housed deep within a colony. They are responsible for the continuation of the ant population as well as directing how ants develop through chemical pheromone communication. When a queen is killed or dies, the likelihood of survival… Read More »