Every year, millions of Americans are affected by mental health issues one way or another. While you might not be struggling with your mental health, it's highly likely your family member, friend, or someone you know is living with mental illness. In May, the entire nation comes together to raise awareness about mental health. Each
World Immunization Week is celebrated every year in the last week of April. On this day, you can take your child to the nearest pediatric center and get them vaccinated. The idea behind this program is to protect individuals of all ages against infectious diseases. Immunization is an effective process that has saved millions of
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time set aside to raise awareness about one of the most common genetic disorders in children. In 2020 the statistics showed that one in 59 children are now affected, up from one in 150, which was the prevalence rate in 2000. As the rate of autism keeps climbing, it’s
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to regulate sugar properly. This happens if the body either can’t make insulin very well or doesn’t make it at all. Insulin is the hormone that regulates how much sugar (glucose) is released into your bloodstream. Elevated blood sugar levels can cause
“Medicines can cure diseases, but only Doctors can cure patients". The importance of doctors in our society can never be overemphasized. Their presence holds so much value and significance, and while we can pay them to deal with our problems, we can never pay them enough for their kindness. On March 30th every year, National
What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s immune system instead of attacking something that does not belong to you like a virus or a bacteria, attacks a particular body system for an undetermined reason. In type 1
Heart disease is a serious and often fatal condition that affects many people of different ages, genders, and demographics. It is highly common in America, and it is the leading cause of death in all adults. Raising awareness about heart disease and educating Americans on the topic can potentially save thousands of lives each year.
The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck, around the trachea. It produces hormones that play an essential role in many bodily systems. The thyroid gland produces vital hormones such as thyroxine (T4) by synthesizing iodine. Thyroxine passes through the bloodstream to the tissues, while a small amount of the hormone gets converted
Growth hormone deficiency is a disorder that results in short stature, growth retardation and physical maturation delays. What follows is an overview of the symptoms, causes, treatments and more. Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children Attached to the hypothalamus near the base of the brain is the pituitary gland. It's about the size of a pea