Cerebrovascular disease affects the blood vessels in the brain. Our brains are like the control center of our bodies, helping us think, move and feel. But just like any other part of our body, it needs a good blood supply to keep working. Blood vessels bring oxygen and nutrients to the brain and remove waste […]
Each year around 150,000 people are hospitalized each year due to pneumococcal pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia causes 3000 deaths each year in the US. one in every eight children is at risk of getting affected by the bacteria. What is pneumococcal pneumonia? Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of lung infection. It is caused by a bacteria […]
What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a condition that affects the ability to: pay attention, sit still and control their behavior. People with ADHD may need extra help to stay focused and do their best in school or other activities. Sometimes they get extra distracted easily or have a hard time […]
What is the function of the stomach? The stomach is a vital organ in our body that helps in the process of digestion. It performs a special job of breaking down the food we eat into smaller particles, so our body can absorb nutrients from it. Imagine that your stomach is a big container that […]
A low hemoglobin count means a low amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin helps carry the oxygen in different parts of your body. Due to low amounts of hemoglobin, other organs do not receive enough oxygen. Some reasons for the low amounts of hemoglobin include not enough intake of iron-rich foods and losing blood […]