There is growing concern about health and safety as influenza viruses, including H1N1, continue to circulate. H1N1 is a subtype of influenza- A virus that primarily causes respiratory illness...

Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is rapidly emerging as a global epidemic and represents the most prevalent non-communicable cardiovascular disorder worldwide. According to recent data from the...

Diabetes mellitus has emerged as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, with an estimated 643 million adults projected to be affected by 2030. The...

Diabetes is emerging as a global public health concern. As per a report from World Health Organization( WHO), the number of people with diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980...

Recently, I attended an educational activity on emerging Vector-borne diseases, organized by American College of Physicians (USA), of which I happen to be a member. Therefore, I place the focus...

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by two specific types of mosquitoes, the Aedes aegypti and the Aedes albopictus species. The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically during...

As major contributors to poor health outcomes, overweight and obesity plague the modern world. Obesity is associated with an increased risk for common illnesses, including type-II diabetes, hypertension, degenerative joint...

As per recent data by WHO, across the globe around 3.5 million hectares of land are converted for tobacco production each year, besides that growing tobacco also contributes to deforestation...

While experts say that parents should remain skeptical of the notion of internet addiction, however, they also argue that parents should be alert and aware of the hazards that technology...

The cold and flu season is likely starting to take its turn and we cannot seem to get away from the coughing and sneezing. Viral infections that cause the common...