Diabetes (Diabetic condition) is a chronic health condition in which the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes too high. Normally, our body uses a hormone called insulin (made by the pancreas) to move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy.In diabetes, insulin is not produced enough or not used properly, so […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut the number of vaccines it broadly recommends for children — removing routine recommendations for vaccines such as influenza, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A — in a major update to the childhood immunization schedule. The change, advanced under the leadership of Health Secretary Robert
Medical experts say that a cancer diagnosis does not always require immediate aggressive treatment. Some types of cancer grow very slowly and may not pose an immediate threat to the patient’s health. In such cases, doctors may recommend careful monitoring, often called “watchful waiting” or “active surveillance,” instead of starting treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that world leaders have adopted a historic global political declaration to strengthen action on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. According to WHO, the declaration commits countries to “accelerate progress toward preventing and controlling NCDs and improving mental health and well-being worldwide,” with measurable targets to be achieved by
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of the most common and serious heart conditions worldwide. It occurs when the coronary arteries — the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart — become narrowed or blocked due to a buildup of fatty deposits known as plaque. Over time, this reduces blood flow and
