Monica Sood

High blood glucose levels, caused by either insufficient insulin secretion or insulin resistance, characterise the metabolic condition known as diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are serious conditions. In those with type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system mistakenly assaults and kills the pancreatic cells responsible for making insulin. Only 5-10% of people…

Cholesterol is an essential form of fat for the body’s functions. It is generated by the liver and also found in foods derived from animals. However, excessive cholesterol in the circulation can cause a variety of health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and hypertension. In this article, we will examine the various types of cholesterol,…

Today on 10th May, Lupus Day is observed worldwide, everyone might have not heard this word Lupus frequently in their daily lives but its very difficult to ascertain and understand this chronic illness.  Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause inflammation…

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Blood pressure is typically represented as two numbers: systolic pressure (the higher number) and diastolic pressure (the lower number). Normal blood pressure is considered to be 120/80 mmHg, while hypertension is defined…

Thalassemia is a genetic blood illness that impairs the body’s ability to produce haemoglobin, a protein that is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Those who suffer from thalassemia have abnormally low levels of haemoglobin, which can result in anaemia and other serious consequences. On May 8 of each year, the World Thalassemia Day…

Arthritis is a debilitating, long-term condition marked by painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most frequent forms of the more than a hundred different types of arthritis. The former is an age-related degenerative joint condition, whereas the latter is an autoimmune disorder that can strike at any time….