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The primary function of the heart is to pump blood containing oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.…

Heart failure is a leading cause of mortality all over the world. It is estimated that around 64.3 million people…

Coronary artery disease, or also known as coronary heart disease or ischaemic heart disease, is the leading cause of death…

Any condition affecting the normal functioning of a heart can be termed as a heart disease. Heart disease is considered…

Dementia is a syndrome characterised by the deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disorder of the brain, characterised commonly by progressive memory loss, cognitive deficit (reduced mental…

Gastroenteritis is a condition caused by infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Common and usual symptoms are abdominal cramps,…

Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body lacks certain micronutrients i.e. vitamins and/or minerals.  Micronutrients are vital to life in many…

Alcoholic beverages like beers, wines and spirits contain ethanol, a strong psychoactive agent which can acutely affect our perception, mood,…