Other Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes Mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin, a hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas helps in lowering the blood glucose level but; in diabetic condition the absence or insufficient production of insulin causes hyperglycemia – elevating the amount of glucose in the blood to a level that is too high for optimal health. Read More

Depression: Depression can be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 19 million people in the United States. Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. In fact, the diagnostic criteria for depression are the same for both sexes, but women with depression more frequently experience guilt, anxiety, increased appetite and sleep, weight gain and comorbid eating disorders. Read More

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is one of the most common medical conditions witnessed in women. In this condition, the bones become brittle and are likely to break easily. This is more predominant in women since women have less bone mass, have higher longevity, and need the female hormone estrogen to keep their bones strong. Read More

Heart Disease: Heart Disease or cardiac disease is an amalgamation of a number of anomalous conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Research on women health, has projected heart disease as the leading cause of death among women over the age of 65. Heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are devastating to women, too. Read More

Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain from where there are little chances of recovery. In medical terminology, Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia is a ‘progressive brain disorder’ that gradually destroys a person’s memory, learning ability, reasoning capacity, judgmental ability, create communication problems and also jeopardize the ability to carry out daily activities. Read More

Thyroid Disease: Thyroid Disease is mainly a result of the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the base of the neck, on both sides of the lower part of the larynx (voice box) and upper part of the trachea (wind pipe). The function of the thyroid gland is to secrete hormones necessary for growth and proper metabolism. Read More

Hypertension: Hypertension, one of the most common diseases is also one of the most dangerous one if not treated properly. Commonly known as high blood pressure, hypertension is measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, which determines the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Read More

Hair Loss: Hair is a vital part of the human body. Not only does it enhance the look of a person, it also helps in providing adaptability to weather conditions. For women, hair is one of the determining factors associated with beauty. And in such a state, hair loss for women can be quite upsetting. Read More

Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple Sclerosis, considered an autoimmune disease is a chronic and potentially incapacitating disease that affects the central nervous system – consisting of the brain and spinal cord. Even though this disease does not rule out the possibility affect any area of the brain and spinal cord, it does not affect nerve cells. Read More