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Dec 2023

Asthma in children: Symptoms, causes and diagnosis

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Dec 06, 2023

Asthma is a very common lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, which makes it hard to breathe. You have to control asthma as it can cause various complications, especially in children. What is childhood asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that impacts the airways. Your airways help to carry air in and out of the lungs. When you have asthma, your airways swell and narrow, ...

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Dec 2023

Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: everything you need to know

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Dec 02, 2023

Thyroid peroxidase is a type of protein that your immune system makes when it mistakenly attacks the components of the thyroid gland. This autoimmune response damages the body tissues, which leads to chronic thyroid inflammation and also disrupts thyroid function. Therefore, testing for thyroid antibodies can help doctors understand the cause of thyroid malfunction and find the best treatment plan...

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Nov 2023

All you need to know about High triglycerides

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Nov 29, 2023

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. High triglycerides levels can increase your risk of developing certain health conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, liver disease and pancreatitis. Being diabetic and obese can raise your triglycerides levels. However, medications, diet and exercise can help lower triglycerides levels. Read on to find out more about the triglycerides...

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Nov 2023

Testing for heart attack: Are you at risk?

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Nov 25, 2023

Various heart disorders do not cause any symptoms, until serious complications arise, such as a heart attack. So how would you know whether you are at risk of developing a heart disease? The best possible way is to find out with certain diagnostic tests. Analyzing the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, fibrinogen are crucial to find out your heart health. How blood tests can help determine ...

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Nov 2023

What are lipid disorders and how to treat them?

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Nov 22, 2023

Lipid disorders refer to a range of conditions that cause abnormal levels of lipids or fats in the blood. Lipids are fatty compounds that have many different body functions, including storing energy, producing hormones, and absorbing nutrients. However, too much lipid in the blood can be harmful. What are lipids? Lipids are a type of chemical compound in the body, and they have multiple body...

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Nov 2023

What should you know about an electrolyte panel test?

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Nov 18, 2023

An electrolyte panel test is a blood test that measures the electrolytes or minerals in your blood sample. Electrolyte imbalance may arise for many reasons, such as dehydration, heart disease, lung disease, and kidney disease. Most healthcare advisers suggest an anion gap blood test along with an electrolyte test to determine why some electrolyte levels are too high or low. What are ...

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Nov 2023

5 lifestyle choices you should make for better heart health

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Heart disease is a very common condition and is one of the major causes of death worldwide. According to the CDC, most people with heart diseases have at least one disability related to vision, hearing, and mobility. There are certain risk factors that can raise your risk of developing heart disease. What risk factors cannot be controlled? Age: As you age, your risk of developing heart ...

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Oct 2023

The Centenarian blood tests revealed the secret to a longer life

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Oct 28, 2023

What is the life expectancy of an average person? 70 perhaps? We are always wanting to know how long humans can stay alive. Philosophers including Aristotle and Plato have already written and discussed aging theory more than 2300 years ago. Centenarians are considered as the fastest-growing demographic group in the whole world’s population, and the numbers have kept doubling every ten years ...

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Oct 2023

What you should know about typhoid fever

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Oct 25, 2023

Typhoid fever is a viral illness that causes high fever, vomiting, and other flu-like symptoms. This viral infection spreads through contaminated food and water. Typhoid can be completely treated with antibiotics, but it can also be life-threatening if left undiagnosed. What is typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that is caused by Salmonella typhi (S.typhi). This virus ...

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Oct 2023

When should you go for sugar testing?

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Oct 21, 2023

A blood sugar or blood glucose test helps examine the blood sugar level in your body. There are many types of sugar testing, such as fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and A1C tests. Doctors generally recommend sugar testing for patients with type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about sugar tests. What is a blood sugar test? A blood sugar test measures the level of sugar ...

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