A sinus infection can be extremely frustrating in the way it makes breathing difficult and gives you a throbbing headache and a runny nose. When the infection strikes out of the blue, all you will obviously wish for is to recover from it as soon as possible. Waiting for the infection to pass is simply … Continue reading “Sinus Infection? Visit Urgent Care Clinic For Precise Diagnosis And Proper Treatment”
Read More
Every year, the World No Tobacco Day reminds smokers about the dangers of smoking and offers ways to safely quit the habit for good. With an increasing number of people, especially youngsters, joining the league of smokers, it is more important than ever before to strongly propagate the benefits of quitting this habit and regaining … Continue reading “Urgent Care Clinics – Offering Treatment for Smoking Related Breathing Issues”
Read More
Every year, World No Tobacco Day is held on 31st May to increase awareness about the damaging health effects of tobacco. Smoking is the most popular way in which people around the world use tobacco. Did you know that cigarette smoking affects more than just your lungs? It has been scientifically proven that smoking cigarettes adversely affects almost all organs in the body, triggers several diseases, and even leads to cancers.
Read More
When your blood sugar levels fall too low, it is a condition known as hypoglycaemia that requires immediate medical attention. Although the condition is usually associated with diabetes, sometimes people can experience the condition even if they are not diabetic. In case you experience hypoglycaemia symptoms after the clinic of your family physician has closed for the day, it would be a good idea to visit the nearest urgent care clinic to ensure quality medical care.
Read More
The medical world is forever progressing. Doctors and researchers strive continuously to provide patients an effective means of getting primary medical care without any hassles. In fact, this is a human right – to get primary medical care as fast as possible. Also, if this is available without burning a hole in the pocket, then what’s better?
Read More
Often, there are times when you simply cannot wait for help. As in the case of many women, you may be experiencing health problems related to pregnancy or uterine infections but have been unable to get an appointment with your family physician or OB-GYN. You may obviously be keen to consult your regular OB-GYN who knows your complete medical history. But when same day appointment is not available and things begin to worsen, you always have the option to seek help at an urgent care clinic.
Read More
Doctors are often believed to not have or show emotions. Medical schools teach about the human body through an objective view. It is also believed that emotions may hinder a doctor’s practice. Doctors see a lot of disease and death every day. If they become emotional with every patient’s condition, it would be hard for them to keep their sanity.
Read More
With the World Health Day approaching (on April 7), it is yet again that time of the year when we must take a hard look at our health aspects. Are you getting good sleep every night? Are you happy? Are you eating well? Is your body flexible and free of pains and stiffness? Is your … Continue reading “World Health Day 2022: It’s That Time of the Year Again”
Read More
“Family that eats together, stays together.” This age-old proverb is again finding a place amongst the modern generation. People are realizing the importance of close-knit family. Even psychologists agree to the proverb. They recommend families having atleast one meal a day together.
Read More
Recently, on March 18, 2022, the world observed World Sleep Day. The theme was: “Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World.” Started in 2008 by World Sleep Society’s World Sleep Day Committee, the day raises awareness about the importance of sleep for health.
Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO), in early 2020, identified SARS-CoV-2 as a new type of coronavirus after a December 2019 outbreak in China. This virus is responsible for the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which was first identified in Wuhan, China, following reports of serious pneumonia.
Read More
Families have found relief from the hassle of visiting hospitals thanks to the mushrooming of urgent care clinics. The good thing about such clinics is they are centrally located in an area. This makes them easily accessible.
Read More
Ever wondered how our bodies function so miraculously? What is it that regulates body temperature, makes you feel hungry, gives you the sex drive, and controls your biological clock?
Read More
We all know about cholesterol. There is the “bad” cholesterol LDL and the “good” cholesterol HDL. Cholesterol has the tendency to bind with other substances, forming plaque, which sticks to the walls of arteries. This leads to their hardening, a condition medically called atherosclerosis.
Read More
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, experts say that the society will have to evolve along with it. Most people now choose to wear masks most of the time and it has become unacceptable to go to work when one is sick.
Read More
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose/blood sugar is too high or too low. The main source of energy, glucose, comes from the food we eat. Over time, having too much glucose in your body can cause health issues. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps the glucose in your food to get into your cells and get converted into energy. When the body does not make enough insulin or stops making insulin, this glucose stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells.
Read More
Every single day, we are faced by situations that demand us to take decisions regarding different subjects. While some of our decisions turn out to be right, others may be slightly or completely off. It does not matter most of the time since wrong decisions are part of our lifelong learning process. However, can you risk making a mistake when it comes to choosing a doctor for your medical needs?
Read More
Ever since its inception in 1999 by the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control), World Cancer Day has succeeded in emphasizing different aspects of cancer care and treatment. The theme usually focuses on issues in cancer treatment that demand immediate attention and action. All around the world, hospitals, clinics and healthcare professionals come together to … Continue reading “World Cancer Day – Uniting the World in Raising Awareness of Cancer”
Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared B.1.617.2 variant, called Delta Plus variant of the Coronavirus “variant of concern” due to its high transmissibility and high capacity to turn into a severe disease. To put it in other words, Delta Plus is doubly contagious than the previous Covid-19 strains.
Read More
World Health Organization (WHO), on November 26, 2021, declared B.1.1.529, called the Omicron variant of Coronavirus, as a “Variant of Concern” as per the advice of Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) of WHO. This is based on TAG-VE’s presentation of evidence that Omicron displays several mutations that impact its behavior.
Read More