Smoking: The Harsh Reality You Need to Know Cigarettes are one of the most difficult ways a person can slowly die. The reason is that a person who smokes is exposed to many severe and irreversible diseases and may suffer for years before death. Knowing how much suffering it causes, why do so many young […]
A Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis) Can Be Life-Threatening. How Can You Help Prevent It? A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can be life-threatening and may even lead to death if not treated promptly. Anaphylaxis occurs when your body's immune system reacts excessively to a substance. During this reaction, the body releases chemicals such as histamine, along […]
Do You Know the Correct First Aid for a Snakebite? Do you know the correct first aid measures to give if you or someone close to you is bitten by a snake? In Sri Lanka, more than 80,000 snakebites occur every year, and over 400 people die from snake venom poisoning annually. If a person […]
If your face looks pale and you feel tired easily, it could be due to low iron in your body.Today, let’s talk about how you can get the right amount of iron your body needs. There are two types of iron we get from food. Non-heme iron is found in foods such as: Now, what […]
Are You Troubled by a Runny Nose and Frequent Sneezing? Here's What You Need to Know Do you often suffer from a runny nose and repeated sneezing? Do you know how to manage these symptoms? One of the most common causes is allergic rhinitis, a condition in which the lining of the nasal passages becomes […]
Did you know that your neck can swell if your body becomes iodine deficient—even if salt contains iodine? Even though many people know that salt contains iodine, did you know that your neck can swell like this if your body does not get enough iodine? Many common mistakes made when adding salt to food can […]
You've probably heard doctors advise people with heart disease to reduce their salt intake. But what is the medical reason behind this? The heart acts as the body's pump, circulating blood throughout the body. If, for any reason, the total volume of blood in the body increases significantly, the heart has to pump a larger […]
Is malaria, the deadly disease, making a comeback due to fever cases coming from abroad? Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which enters the human body when an Anopheles mosquito bites. Malaria status in Sri Lanka Although locally transmitted malaria cases (endogenous cases) are currently not present in Sri Lanka, there is still a […]
There has been a significant increase in reported cases of Chikungunya infection in recent times. If an infected mosquito bites you, the virus carried in the mosquito’s body can enter your bloodstream and cause the disease. What are the symptoms of Chikungunya? Common symptoms include: If you experience these symptoms, it is important to seek […]
Is there treatment for migraine? Yes, migraine can be managed effectively. Treatment is divided into two main categories: 1. Pain relief during attacks These are painkillers used when a headache starts. It is important to take the medication prescribed by a doctor as soon as the headache begins. 2. Preventive treatment If headaches occur 2–3 […]