While bonuses, gift cards, discount coupons are some additional benefits every employee seeks, health insurance is an essential perk that determines whether or not an experienced professional will apply to a particular company. Health insurance is no longer a luxury but a necessity for both companies and employees. Here are some top reasons why your …
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Glaucoma is a group of related eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain. According to WHO, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. It Damages the Optic Nerve The symptoms can start so slowly that you may not notice them. …
“Kidney stones” is one of those popular neighborhood names you’ve heard so much about, yet know so little of. You probably can’t really tell the facts from the old wives’ tales. Kidney stones are not myths in themselves, they are definitely real. However, like most health concerns, they tend to have some myths and superstitions …
The heart is an essential part of our body because it pumps blood and oxygen to support organs throughout our body. However, heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood and oxygen. While it is a serious condition, it’s still possible to live a full and active life with the right medical treatment …
Half the world’s population lacks access to the full range of essential health services. When it comes to cancer, many of us are denied basic care, despite the fact that we live in a time of awe-inspiring advancements in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This is the equity gap – and it’s costing lives. People who seek cancer care hit …
Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells arise in the cervix, which connects the uterus to the vagina. HPV is almost always the cause of cervical cancer, which is why vaccines against the virus are an important part of cervical cancer prevention strategies. Cervical cancer was the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer type …
Having a great smile is everyone’s desire, which is why oral hygiene is very important. You get to speak clearly, taste delicious food and have the brightest smile. Here are 16 steps you can take to promote good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day, last thing before going to sleep at night and in the …
Have you ever taken a medication and it ‘did not’ work? Well, you may have impeded the action of the medication by a certain food or drug you may have taken with it. This is called drug interaction. Simply put, a drug interaction occurs when a patient’s response to a drug is modified by food, …
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is created by the force of …
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer, though lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and …
