Author: Noorul Huda

She Attained a Masters in Zoology from the University of Punjab, She has been an active researcher and learner regarding today's health issues. One of her major interests lies in studying and discovering medical break-throughs and their application in the society. Also, she likes to share her interests via her writings to spread mass-awareness.

Used in orthodontics, braces are mechanical devices used to correct misaligned teeth and help in positioning the teeth according to a person’s jaw structure. They also improve dental health by fixing gaps between teeth so that food particles and plaque do not collect in them. Dental braces are often used to correct several other flaws of the teeth and jaws including: Misaligned bites (under-bites and over-bites) Malocclusions (teeth that are out of position) Crowded teeth False jaw position and disorders of jaw joints If these problems are left untreated, they can cause gum diseases, tooth decay, headaches and earaches, along…

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Latest trends of the present generation has compelled us to think that losing weight is the only way to acquire health. Now this assumption has forced most of the people of our society to shed even the necessary body fat, thus becoming ‘skinny’. Being skinny is not healthy. Going under-weight purposefully or being one naturally is not called fitness. Your body needs a fixed amount of fat, muscle, and nutrients to be fit. Processing of these necessary components needs the right selection of raw material. It is a common practice to use supplements for any kind of nutrient-deficiency which…

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The two bean-shaped kidneys, located on either side in the back of the abdominal cavity, are the natural filters of our body. Being only 10 to 11 centimeters in length, they remove excess water and wastes from our body. Due to consuming junk and low-quality food excessively, inadequate water intake, self-medication and frequent use of medicine, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and kidney stones, the rate of kidney failure (renal failure) have increased greatly. In Pakistan, about 20,000 patients die of kidney failure every year. Globally, about 600 million people have some form of kidney damage. To manage your kidney health and…

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Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is a mental illness in which a person becomes significantly anxious and nervous about everyday interactions. It’s not unusual to become nervous when dealing with certain social situations or being in gatherings, rather, it is quite common among people. But people with social phobia experience extreme fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment in ordinary circumstances because they are afraid of being scrutinized or judged by others. When Does it Start? Social anxiety disorder typically starts in the early to mid-teens, though sometimes younger children or adults may also develop the disorder. How being social-phobic affects you?…

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Blackheads form when a clot develops in the opening of hair follicles in your skin, each follicle has one hair and produces an oil called ‘sebum’. When dead skin or oil coagulates in these follicles, a dark bump called ‘comedo’ is formed which is further called a ‘blackhead’. Where Are Blackheads Formed? They are a feature of mild acne that most frequently appears on face, neck, arms, chest, and shoulders because there are more hair follicles in these areas. Disadvantages Of Picking Out Blackheads: You have to know how to pop it correctly in order to minimize inflammation and reduce…

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Kidney failure or renal failure is a condition in which your kidneys receive enough damage to lose their function as blood purifiers. Kidney failure can be divided into two categories: Acute renal failure: In which the kidneys suddenly stop working completely or almost completely. Acute renal failure is reversible and the kidneys may eventually recover near normal functioning with proper treatment and care. Chronic renal failure: This results from the gradual loss of functioning nephrons (cells that make up a kidney). Chronic renal failure develops over time with no initial clinical symptoms. Also, it is irreversible. If proper diagnosis and…

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