Depression: What you should know

Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But myths, misunderstandings, and stigma continue to be barriers to treatment for many, and the consequences of untreated depression can be life-threatening.

Heart health matters the most

September 29 is World Heart Day which means that there’s no better time to discuss heart diseases. Dr. Amal A Louis, Interventional Cardiologist at Canadian Specialist Hospital answers questions about how to prevent and manage heart diseases.

Is breastfeeding really beneficial for both mother and baby?

Breastfeeding is, by all means, the best way to nourish a baby from the day he’s born till he’s six months old minimum. According to the World Health Organization, they believe it’s a necessity for mothers to try to feed their babies until they’re two.

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2021- “HEPATITIS CAN’T WAIT”

There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods.

Asthma – Symptoms and causes

You can get asthma at any age. Asthma is not a contagious disease. You can not catch asthma from other people. Asthma is not caused by one single factor.

Understanding Obesity

Fat cells are what reserves our energy. Every time our body is in need of energy, which is all the time, it is these fat cells that give them the required energy to do their tasks. What happens to the fat cells of an obese body is that they expand.