Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, can be defined as a chronic inflammatory lung disease that results in obstructed airflow from the lungs. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are…
Deepawali, Deepavali, or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights: deep means "light" and avali "a row" to become "a row of lights." Diwali is marked…
Breast cancer awareness month in 2019 is October, and it starts from October 1st till the last day of the month of October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), popularly referred…
Stigma, misinformation, and fears about ADHD continually flood us with negative messages. Pre-conceived ideas, ignoring scientific evidence, and misinformation combined with a bias against medication make getting diagnosed and properly…
Derived from the Sanskrit word “yuji,” meaning yoke or union, yoga is an ancient practice that brings together mind and body .It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation and poses designed to…
In September, the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) held protests against the Central government’s draft proposal to formalise online sales of drugs. Despite online pharmacies contributing only 2-3%…
