World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on November 12th. This global health observance is aimed at raising awareness about pneumonia, a common and sometimes deadly lung infection, and promoting efforts to prevent and treat it. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of pneumonia as a major public health issue and encourages […]

Are PCOD and PCOS the same thing? Many women mistake the two and frequently use them interchangeably, particularly when attempting to comprehend the connection between PCOS, PCOD, and pregnancy. Despite the similarities, including being tied to the ovaries and producing hormonal disruptions, these illnesses are actually distinct from one another. PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) and […]

Ligaments and tendons are both formed of fibrous connective tissue, but that’s about where the similarities end. Ligaments are cross-like bands that support joints and link bones. For instance, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which stabilises the knee joint, connects the thighbone to the shinbone. Tendon, which is situated at either end of a muscle, […]

What are plantar warts? Verruca plantaris, often known as plantar warts, are hard growths that appear on the bottoms of your feet but are harmless. They emerge as a result of an infection brought on by the human papillomavirus (HPV) entering a cut or break in your skin. Understanding plantar warts is important as you […]