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Public Health & Epidemics

Essential Facts About Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs)

RTI stands for reproductive tract infection, a common public health issue in contexts like India, affecting the reproductive organs of men and women. RTD typically refers to reproductive tract disease, often used interchangeably or as a broader term for related conditions in reproductive health. Definition Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) are infections of the reproductive organs, […]

Public Health & Epidemics

Noodles—Long-Term Health Effects

Fast food noodles, like many instant noodles, are often criticized for potential health issues when consumed excessively or daily due to high sodium, refined carbs, and additives. While occasional servings pose minimal risk, frequent intake links to problems like hypertension and poor nutrition.” “Garbage in, garbage out” fits perfectly—processed noodles loaded with sodium and additives […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects lymphocytes, which are white blood cells in the immune system. It differs from Hodgkin lymphoma by lacking Reed-Sternberg cells and often spreads unpredictably across lymph nodes and organs. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a group of blood cancers originating from abnormal lymphocytes, B-cells, T-cells, or NK-cells in […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Thyroid Cancer: Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment & Survival

Thyroid cancer is a malignancy originating in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism. It develops when thyroid cells grow uncontrollably and can spread to other body parts. Definition Thyroid cancer involves abnormal cell growth in the thyroid gland’s tissues. It is classified based on the affected cells […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Colorectal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Stages

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon or bowel cancer, is a malignancy that develops in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine, often from uncontrolled growth of epithelial cells. Definition Colorectal cancer arises from the inner lining of the colon or rectum due to genetic mutations, typically progressing from benign polyps (adenomas) through […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Bone Cancer: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Awareness

Bone cancer refers to malignant tumors that originate in the bone tissue, either primary (starting in the bone) or secondary (spread from other cancers). It is rare, affecting bones like the long bones in arms and legs, and requires early detection for better outcomes. Definition Bone cancer involves uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in bone […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Leukemia (Blood Cancer): Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Survival Rates

Leukemia, or blood cancer, is a malignancy affecting blood-forming tissues in the bone marrow and blood. It leads to overproduction of abnormal white blood cells that impair normal blood cell function and immunity. Definition Definition: Leukemia is cancer of the blood and bone marrow where immature white blood cells multiply uncontrollably, crowding out healthy cells. […]

Non Communicable Diseases

Skin Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Skin cancer refers to uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, most often due to DNA damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. It is the most common cancer worldwide, with non-melanoma types (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) far outnumbering melanoma, which is deadlier but less common. Types: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC, ~80%): Slow-growing, forms […]

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