Health Articles

COVID-19 and the Immunocompromised

Everyone can get infected by the new coronavirus. But, people with a weak immune system tend to develop severe complications if they get infected. Read the article to know more.

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Infections

Mosquito-borne infections are on the rise now. One should know how to prevent it and understand the symptoms. This article helps you in this and also with ideas to manage mosquito-borne infections.

2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (2-DG)

2-Deoxy-d-glucose is a anti-COVID oral medicine that makes the SARS-2 virus inhibit its multiplication and starts killing it. Please read the article to know how 2-Deoxy-d-Glucose helps to fight again...

Ciprofloxacin (CIPRO)

If you are suffering from a bacterial infection, your doctor would have prescribed Ciprofloxacin. Know its uses, dosage, and side effects now.

Nipah Virus: Stay Safe from This Deadly Disease

The recent speculation about the spread of the Nipah virus in a Southern State in India has surely brought jittery feelings among everyone. In this article, I will take you through the Nipah virus, it...

Swine Flu Virus

H1N1 is an influenza A virus which is the causative pathogen for swine flu. There have been seasonal outbreaks every year. The reason being, it is contagious, and mutations in the virus strain put eve...

Chickenpox: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis, and Vaccine

Chickenpox, also called varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Read about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

COVID-19 and the Use of Face Masks

So many contradicting information available about the use of masks to prevent COVID-19 has left most people confused. Read the article to know about these masks in detail.

COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids

Children are more prone to fall ill, and they have traditionally been the primary recipient of vaccines. Please read the article to know about vaccination in children against COVID-19.

Leptospirosis, a Bacterial Disease - Things You Need to Know

Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease, which is common in the post-monsoon season. If no timely intervention is provided, then it can endanger life.