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 […]
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 […]
Do you know how to Save the Life of Someone Who Collapses from Extreme Heat? These are important first aid steps that everyone should know. On very hot days, people who spend long periods in the sun—especially schoolchildren and outdoor workers—can develop a serious condition called heatstroke. Early Warning Signs If someone near you is […]
Why is the whole family treated for pinworm infection when one person is infected? You may have noticed that when one family member develops a pinworm infection, everyone in the household is often given deworming medication. What is the medical reason behind this? The condition commonly known as pinworm infection is caused by a parasite […]
This is a major problem faced by many men and women in Sri Lanka. Today, let’s clearly understand how to properly reduce belly fat! Abdominal obesity, or an increase in belly size, happens due to the accumulation of fat under the skin around the waist (subcutaneous fat) and fat around internal organs. A person with […]
Antibiotics (Antibacterial Medicines) and Why They May Stop Working in the Future Did you know that antibiotics may eventually stop working against your body? And that human behavior is largely responsible for this? What are antibiotics? Doctors prescribe antibiotics when you have a bacterial infection. These medicines are designed to kill harmful bacteria living inside […]
Cancer is no longer a disease that can be taken lightly. Did you know that in Sri Lankan hospitals, cancer is responsible for the second highest number of deaths? The good news is that up to one-third of cancers can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Here are 6 important healthy habits that can […]
What Do You Know About E-Cigarettes (Vapes)? Have you noticed that e-cigarettes, or vapes, are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Sri Lanka? But do you know what happens to your body when you use them? What is an e-cigarette? An e-cigarette is a device that heats a liquid called vape juice or e-liquid […]