Less talked about but very commonly dreamt, sexual dreams play an important role in one’s life. Although discussing sex even in sleep could be embarrassing for certain individuals, their actual interpretation is far from sexuality. Having sex in your dreams usually denotes an emotional liking or attraction towards the personality traits of the person you […]
The swine flu virus (H1N1) is on the rise again. With common flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cold, etc, swine flu requires more attention. This is because it may cause complications in the very young, the elderly, those with chronic medical conditions like diabetes, asthma, chronic bronchitis and individuals with low immunity. Dos and Don’ts: […]
What is Cervical Cancer? The cervix is the lower and narrow end of the uterus; it connects the vagina (the birth canal) to the superior part of the uterus. The uncontrolled growth of cells in this region is termed as cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be treated when found early by doing a simple test […]
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus has haunted the entire world for almost 3.5 decades now, as the first few cases were identified in the year 1981. Numerous people have become a victim of this deadly virus and what makes it worse is that cure is still non-existent. Though the process of virus replication can be […]
That fat-like substance known as cholesterol which is usually associated with liver and heart ailments has the power to control your sex life too. Yes! High levels of cholesterol can cause fatty deposits in various arteries of the body and block them. And if the artery is one belonging to the pelvic area, the blood […]
As evident from its name, sexually transmitted disease (STD) spreads through sexual acts – be it oral, vaginal, anal or genital rubbing. There are various STDs widely prevalent across the globe and some are difficult to cure leading to serious complications or even death. Though avoiding sex completely is the only guaranteed protection to STDs […]
To remove the social stigma attached to the dreaded disease HIV/AIDS and ensure equality for all, a Bill was recently passed in both the Houses of Parliament. Initially proposed in 2014 by the then Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, it was finally approved in Rajya Sabha on 21 March, 2017 followed by Lok Sabha on […]
In simple language, hepatitis refers to a viral infection of the liver. There are 5 types of viruses affecting the liver namely hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis C is the most common and dangerous of all causing mild acute illness to a chronic life-threatening one. Prevalence: – widely prevalent globally – both […]
GENITAL HERPES Genital herpes is a viral Sexually Transmitted Disease caused by Herpes Simplex Virus- Type 1 and 2. Mainly producing sores or blisters on the infected area, this disease is common among sexually active people. Predominance: -Equally prevalent in both men and women -More common among age groups of 14-50 yrs. -It usually affects […]