Author: Jahnvi Ranjan
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Low Blood Pressure- Understanding Hypotension
Blood pressure, the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, is a vital parameter that keeps our cardiovascular system functioning optimally. While high blood pressure (hypertension) has long been in the spotlight due to its association with various health risks, the converse – low blood pressure (hypotension) – often remains in […]
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Taking Pride In Blood Donation: Pride Month 2023
We know the paramount significance blood holds in our existence. It is the life force that sustains us, flowing through our veins like a river of vitality. It carries the secrets of our health, reflecting our well-being and resilience. But what if this scarlet liquid of life runs short of supply for us? What if […]
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Is Jackfruit Good for Weight Loss? Let’s Find Out
Jackfruit, a tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and a sweet, juicy interior, is a staple in the coastal states of West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in India. Although it disappeared from the Indian market for a few years as people were unaware of its nutritional benefits, it has recently regained popularity due […]
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Obesity and Health: World Health Day 2023
By: Jahnvi Ranjan Medically Reviewed By: Sumita Thomas, Masters in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services World Health Organisation was established in the year 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO). Member countries of the UNO focused on the need to create an international body to look after the health problems of […]
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We, The Women Of The World: Women’s Day 2023
Imagine a world without coffee and your refrigerator is yet to be invented. The call waiting and caller id feature we exploit to their full potential today doesn’t exist. There is no concept of wireless transmission (wi-fi) and nobody knows a thing about science fiction. Urg! Sounds like a nightmare, right? That’s what our world […]
