The major type of lipid (body fat) found in the body is triglycerides. It is the most common type of fat that circulates in the blood and can be found in the human body. While triglycerides are necessary for your body to function optimally, high levels of triglycerides can be…
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Understanding Tachycardia Basically, tachycardia is an increase in the beating of the heart above normal—the usual more than 100 beats at rest. Detection and tachycardia treatment are important because sometimes it can reflect some other cardiac problem or even a systemic illness. The increased rate of such heartbeats might upset…
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What is Dyspnea? Dyspnea, also referred to as shortness of breath, is an uncomfortable sensation that can vary in intensity from slight discomfort to extreme breathing difficulties. It is not a disease itself but a symptom relating to many diverse conditions, from respiratory and circulatory problems to anxiety and other…
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Performing CPR on time increases the chance of a patient’s survival by three times. This is a well-known fact. However, the question that arises is how many people are actually trained to perform CPR or even know the right steps to take during a medical emergency. Fundamental life saving techniques…
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Delayed periods can be an absolute bummer! Days and months of planning for that special event or trip and getting your period in the middle of it can absolutely ruin all plans. There are several reasons why periods can get delayed. Stress, hormonal changes, pregnancy, the use of certain medications,…
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An autoimmune condition, vitiligo is a skin disorder that makes patches of skin lose its natural colour. This skin condition occurs when the cells that are responsible for giving colour to the skin stop functioning or die. Vitiligo is a chronic condition and over time the discoloured patches on the…
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