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The Thyroid Tale Thyroid is a ductless gland placed at the bottom of the neck. This small, 20 gm butterfly-shaped gland secretes the many essential hormones that are responsible for the growth, development, metabolism and temperature regulation of the body.
It is very normal to feel worried and anxious in a difficult situation like a job interview or a tough exam. Once the situation is over, the person feels much better and calmer. Sometimes the feeling of fear or panic
A Blood Culture Test is a routine test that helps check for the presence of bacteria, yeast or other microorganisms in the blood that have the prowess to cause significant damage to the body’s immune system and internal organs. The
What’s the fret about stress? Stress. A word we use most often in our lives – a stressful day, a stressful conversation. But do we know what exactly stress is? Notice that one situation can bring out different reactions from
Of the many things our blood can help detect, one of them is the ESR rate of the body. But what is ESR in blood test? ESR stands for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Commonly known as the “sed rate”, it is
Chikungunya is a viral disease (genus Alphavirus) that is typically caused by the bite of Aedes mosquito. “Chikungunya’- the name originated from a verb in the Kimakonde language which basically means- ‘to become contorted.’ The virus of Chikungunya is said
Zika Virus, a mosquito-borne ailment, is gaining worldwide attention today because of its appalling effects and health disorders. A virus spread by the infected species of mosquito – Aedes, it is the same specie class that is responsible for the
