Depression: More than a brain chemical imbalance

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When you are feeling sad for a prolonged period of time and you can’t find any specific reason for it, you might be in the clutches of depression and need to seek professional help. Depression is a common and a widely observed mental disorder which affects people of all ages.

As per WHO, more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. You may not know that the person sitting next to you and laughing with you might be under the tight grip of depression.

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Everything you need to know about PCOS

A notably large number of women are seen suffering from PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. It is a health condition which causes a woman to produce larger quantities of the male hormone, thereby tampering with the normal functioning of the woman body.

The hormonal imbalance causes the women to skip their periods and develop certain manly attributes. Things also become a little trickier when it comes to pregnancy, if untreated it can lead to infertility.

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Detect Breast Cancer at an Early Stage with a Mammography

Do you notice a distortion in the shape of your breasts? Do you feel a lump in your chest? Or a bloody discharge from your nipples? If yes, you should be worried. You might be unaware that you could be diagnosed with breast cancer if your body exhibits these symptoms.

Breast cancer is a tumorous growth in the breast cells which occurs due to uncontrolled cell division. When it affects the milk-producing ducts, it is called “Ductal Carcinoma” and when it occurs in the gland tissues, it is referred to as “Lobular Carcinoma”.

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Wound Healing & Care

Minor scratches, scrapes, and cuts are a part of our everyday life. When our skin is injured, our body works to heal the wound. No two wounds are the same and thus different wounds require different attention and care.

Healing is delayed when wounds become infected with harmful microorganisms. If left untreated, there is a risk of the infection spreading to other body parts.

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