Obsessive compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere…
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Epiphora in children
Infants come with their own, special share of common baby-related illnesses. But, along with the usual coughs, colds and digestive troubles, parents also have to…
Anatomy of heart
The heart is divided into 4 chambers: 2 on the right hand side and 2 on the left. Each upper chamber is known as an…
Anatomy of lungs
Lungs are soft, spongy, cone-shaped organs in the thoracic (chest) cavity. The lungs consist largely of air tubes and spaces. The balance of the lung…
Anatomy of kidneys
The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal structures that are normally located between the transverse processes of T12-L3 vertebrae, with the left kidney typically somewhat more superior…
Home remedies for dandruff
Dandruff is an ordinary problem almost for everyone and particular girls are very conscious about their hairs and they always want to get silky, straight,…
Cataract
Cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like…
How does our brain respond to different textures?
Our hands and fingertips are amazingly sensitive to texture. We can easily distinguish coarse sandpaper from smooth glass, but we also pick up more subtle…
How does exercise effect our brain activity?
Exercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. And one kind in…
Introduction to thalassemia
The term “thalassemia” is derived from the Greek words “Thalassa” (sea) and “Haema” (blood) and refers to disorders associated with defective synthesis of α- or…