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PCOS/PMOS and Acne - A Hormonal Connection

PCOS/PMOS is a hormonal disorder in women characterized by irregular periods, acne, infertility, and excess hair growth.

4 min readJune 1, 2026

Brain During Sleep - The Neuroscience Behind Sleep

Sleep is a biological process that plays an important role in eliminating toxins from the brain that build up during the daytime when a person is awake.

4 min readNovember 14, 2025

Physiology and Stages of Sleep

Sleep is a lively, balanced, and well-defined state of unconsciousness in which the brain responds to internal stimuli (one that arises within the body).

4 min readNovember 13, 2025

Why Am I Yawning So Much? Causes and Solutions

Yawning usually means you are tired or stressed, but if it happens often, it could point to sleep issues, medicines, or even nerve problems.

4 min readJuly 11, 2025

Childhood Anxiety - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Childhood anxiety is the fear and worries the child does not outgrow that makes them angry and irritable and interferes with home, school, or play activities.

4 min readOctober 25, 2024

Inclusion Body Myositis - All About a Painless Disease

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a painless disease that causes weakness of muscles that eventually leads to muscle damage.

4 min readOctober 15, 2024

Acute Neuromuscular Weakness - Causes and Treatment

Acute neuromuscular weakness is characterized by a sudden onset of muscle weakness that may progress and become severe within a few days to weeks.

4 min readOctober 14, 2024

Liver Rest and Reboot - An Overview

The liver is a vital organ that has a significant role in processing food nutrients, regulating body metabolism, and removing toxins from the body.

4 min readOctober 10, 2024

Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare disorder characterized by repeated episodes of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage that is commonly seen in children.

4 min readAugust 27, 2024

Cervical Mucus Method - An Overview

The cervical mucus method is a natural family planning technique based on tracking the changes in the cervical mucus (vaginal discharge) during menstruation.

3 min readJuly 19, 2024

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