Back pain is one of the most common health problems encountered which can reduce work capacity, productivity and quality of life. THE BACKBONE Our back is made up of the vertebral column (backbone or spine) along with muscles and nerves. The vertebral column is made up of several individual ‘vertebrae’, joint by cushion-like cartilage pads
Updated May 2022. COVID first wave started in December 2019 in China and soon spread to the rest of the world with a large number of cases in the first half of 2020 in several countries across all continents. Subsequently, many countries saw the 2nd COVID wave with mutant variant strains of the virus, like
Which are the common Mosquito-borne Fevers? When the rains come in, so do the mosquitoes, heralding the season of mosquito-borne fevers and infections. The common infections spread by mosquito bites are Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya, prevalent mainly in Asia, Africa, and Central-Southern America. Zika outbreaks have been seen in some countries a few years back and
Quick read: 5 Important points for Acne prone skin ACNE – HOW AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR? Skin Structure The main skin cells which make up the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) are called keratinocytes as they synthesize the protein keratin which forms the outer protective coat of the skin. The epidermis also has
Depression and anxiety are the commonest mental health conditions. Depression affects 5-10 % of the population (almost 1 in 20 in India). It has many causes and ranks as the largest contributor to global disability and suicide. Depression is accompanied by anxiety (in 50-60% of cases). There is still a lack of mental health awareness