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Unveiling the Sexually Transmitted Infections

INTRODUCTION  The major public health concern around the world are that of Sexually Transmitted Infections which affects millions of people every year. They are the infections which spreads mainly due to sexual contact( vaginal or anal) and oral sex. Such kind of infections have a wide range of health problems ranging from mild symptoms to severe complications and can prove to be fatal if left untreated. According to an estimation of World Health Organization (WHO),around 376 million new cases of STIs are recorded across the globe in 2016,which includes Chlamydia,Gonorrhea,Syphilis and Trichomoniasis being the most common ones.The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in United States alone over 20 million of cases of STIs are recorded each year with young people and certain racial and ethnic groups being disproportionately affected. These conditions can cause serious if left untreated including infertility,chronic pain and increased risk of HIV trans...

Unveiling the diseases affecting LUNGS

INTRODUCTION  The human respiratory system constitutes a crucial organ called lungs as they are responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and remove the carbon dioxide.As every organ has their own characteristics,lungs are considered to be very delicate and can be affected by various diseases and conditions thus impacting one's life in a negative way as in facing a difficulty in breathing, walking and even a person is not able to sleep properly. According to the estimation of World Health Organization(WHO), diseases of lungs are responsible for millions of death every year hence lung health should be considered as a very important topic as many people are still unaware of the risks and consequences of lung diseases. The lack of awareness leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment which ultimately results in poor health and reduced quality of life. In this blog,we will look into the different types of lung diseases,their causes,symptoms, treatment plans and how to prev...