Digital Detox: Tips to Reduce Screen Time for Better Mental Health
Introduction In today’s society, smartphones, computers, and other digital devices are part of daily life. From remote work to streaming apps, individuals spend countless hours looking at screens. While technology offers convenience, overuse can impact mental health. Excessive screen time...
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CBD Oil Uses and Benefits: Pain Relief, Sleep Aid, or Hype?
Introduction Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has exploded in popularity over recent years, touted as a natural remedy for a range of health concerns from chronic pain and anxiety to sleep disturbances. Derived from the cannabis plant, CBD is a non-intoxicating compound...
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Difference between – Coronavirus (COVID-19), Flu and Common cold – (Symptoms and signs)
Coronavirus 2019 disease, common flu/influenza, and common cold share the same symptoms and oftentimes mistaken with one another. Although the symptoms look very similar it is important to note that they are caused by different viruses. Symptoms may look the...
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Angiokeratoma
What is Angiokeratoma? It is unusual tiny dark spots on the skin that are rough to touch and mostly appear on clusters. It can appear in many parts of the body such as the penis, vulva, scrotum, and labia majora....
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Hemosiderin
What is hemosiderin? It is a pigment, which is a result of hemoglobin’s by-product. It spreads into the tissue after an injury causing bruising and bleeding of the tissues. The process wherein iron from the blood stains the skin is...
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Oxidase Test
What is oxidase test? How does the oxidase test work? The oxidase test helps in identifying bacteria producing cytochrome c oxidase. It is a particular type of enzyme of the bacterial electron transport chain. Oxidase positive bacteria are classified as...
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Crystals in Urine
Urine is one of the body’s ways of excreting waste products. It contains many chemicals and some of them are in the form of solid particles, particularly crystals. Some crystals are normally present in the urine while others could indicate...
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How to get rid of a boil
A boil is a type of skin infection that originates in the hair follicle and oil gland. Infection develops and the skin turns red. After some time, a tender lump starts to appear. After a few days, a pus collects...
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