Hypertension or high blood pressure (High BP) is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. This is particularly true for low-and middle-income countries. One of the biggest challenges with high blood pressure is that it is often asymptomatic. Having a stroke may be the first time you found out that you had hypertension. Or you […]
Obesity, Diabetes And Covid 19
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS CoV2 virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 ) was first reported in China in late December, 2019. It has has since evolved into a global pandemic (present all over the world). Quick Facts About Covid 19: It is highly contagious. It can spread very easily. […]
Sleep Deprivation And Immunity (Video)
(Please read the description of video content on YouTube) Other posts Adverse consequences of sleep loss.
The Gut and Covid 19
(Transcript of video discussion, recorded on April 21, 2020. Dr, Vijayagowri, Dr. Debojyoti Dhar and Dr. Shabnam Das Kar in conversation) Dr. Shabnam Das Kar 00:00:02 Introduction, Guests and Dedication Hello everybody, welcome to this video on Gut and Covid 19. We are dedicating this episode to all the people who have given up their […]
Coronavirus Infection And Autoimmunity.
(Published April 7, 2020. Updated April 26,2020) Are You At A Higher Risk For Coronavirus Infection? Does having an autoimmune condition mean that you are at a higher risk for coronavirus infection? The truth is we do not know as of now. The coronavirus, which is responsible for the present pandemic is very new. Therefore […]
Psoriasis Treatment: Does Your Lifestyle Matter?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition of the skin, which results from a faster skin-cell cycle. The extra skin cells build up as red patches and scales, which may sometimes bleed or itch. Psoriasis is not contagious. This means you cannot get psoriasis from being in close contact with person with psoriasis or from coming […]
