Cardiac arrest is a critical heart condition characterized by the sudden cessation of the heart's pumping action, leading to a severe restriction in blood flow to vital organs such as the brain. This abrupt stoppage is often caused by electrical disturbances or irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias. Factors such as physical stress, oxygen deprivation, intense exertion, [...]
Chronic depression, also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) or dysthymia, is a type of mood disorder characterised by long-term, persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. Depression and its manifestation is different in individuals. While certain episodes can last for shorter periods of time and are acute, chronic [...]
Every body type has a healthy weight range according to their age, sex, race, height and region. When someone’s weight increases far beyond the normal weight range due to excessive fat accumulation in the body, it is known as obesity. Obesity can occur as a result of food disorders, some other health complication, mental distress or [...]
This year yet again, New Delhi has kept schools suspended due to hazardous air quality and Kolkata is not far behind either. With the onset of winter in many parts of India accompanied by the burning of harmful firecrackers during the Diwali season, the Indian air quality index is at its worst. Such extremely poor air [...]
