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Hypertension: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. The arteries in the body deliver the oxygenated blood from the heart to the many different parts of the body. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force or pressure against the arterial walls as the

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Advances in Managing Childhood Emergencies

Great Strides in Childhood Injuries Prevention Some 20 years ago, childhood injuries occurring at home often result in serious consequences. But recent advances in pediatric emergency care and knowledge of pediatric first aid have significantly improved outcome of common childhood emergencies. It is estimated that around 4.5 million children suffer injuries at home each year.

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Lactose Intolerance

Also known as Lactose deficiency, lactose intolerance refers to a digestive problem arising when one’s body becomes incapable of digesting lactose. That is, failing to fully digest the milk sugar in dairy products. This condition is usually not perilous although its symptoms can make an individual uncomfortable. Lactase enzyme is commonly produced at the linings

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Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer of blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow, which produces an increased number of abnormal or immature white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells tend to grow faster than normal cells and do not stop from growing when they should. They replace the normal cells and accumulate, occupying space

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