Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the inner lining of a woman’s womb in response to the interactions of hormones produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries. The age at which menstruation starts is referred to as MENARCHE. It’s usually between 9 – 16 years. Duration of flow is the number of days the woman […]

Obesity is known as a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, asthma, sleep apnea, gallstones, kidney stones, infertility, and cancers such as leukemia, breast, and colon. Body mass index (weight/height2) > 30kg/m2 connotes obesity. (Class I: BMI 30 to

Hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure. It earned this nickname because it usually does not cause any noticeable symptoms, yet it can have serious health consequences if left untreated.   Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries

Cervical cancer (Womanhood Nightmare) Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers affecting women. It is world’s one of the deadliest, but easily preventable cancers of women. It is a huge public health problem and a big challenge to society. Cervical cancer kills one woman every 1.5 minutes around the globe despite being

What Is Diabetes Disease? Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood (High blood sugar). Too much sugar in the blood can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening health problems.  It is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its prevalence continues to rise. While it

Analgesics are drugs that relieve or alleviate pain, some of which have anti-inflammatory properties. They do not ordinarily cause loss of consciousness. Analgesics can simply be put as painkillers or pain relievers. ANALGESICS use without proper prescription can become a routine in one’s life, leading to abuse of such analgesics. Like every other drug, once