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World Kidney Day is a global campaign to spread awareness about kidney disease. This campaign was launched in 2006 and is celebrated on the 2nd Thursday of March every year.

A stroke is the body’s way of letting us know that the blood supply to the brain is cut short. It is often called a Brain Attack. Awareness of such a possibility and acting fast can make a big difference for someone who’s having a stroke. It is said that getting emergency help within an hour can prevent long-term disability or death. Read on to educate yourself about stroke symptoms, causes, and risks.

With a large chunk of India’s population has already received one covid vaccination dose, and more citizens registering for vaccines daily, it can be useful to learn some tips for getting vaccinated and certain precautions before taking the COVID vaccine.

As more information is released on the new coronavirus strain, you might find your news outlets filled to the brim with mentions of the B.1.1.529 COVID omicron variant for good reason. The latest news on this new Covid variant known as the Omicron variant, suggests it to be an extremely transmissible and concerning threat that is sweeping across countries and needs to be seriously monitored. This article is here to answer all your questions about symptoms of omicron variant, B.1.1.529 variant latest news, the potential Omicron cases and risk in India, and coronavirus precautions to protect yourself.

The first and foremost question is – What is COPD? COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a chronic lung disease that affects people worldwide. The good news is, it is preventable and treatable if caught early. This article delves into the causes, symptoms, and risk factors of COPD that you should look out for, as this disease becomes more common than ever in the present time.

Lung cancer statistics in India are already fraught with worrying patterns and trends. While it is still rare to see lung cancer in patients younger than forty, lung cancer is the fourth most common cancer among citizens in India, and second among males. To make matters grimmer, lung cancer survival rates are distressing as it ranks third in mortality, just after breast cancer and head & neck cancer.