Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. The goal of epilepsy treatment is to reduce the number and severity of seizures while minimizing potential side effects. The treatment options include medications, surgery, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and a ketogenic diet. In... 

While pregnant women are advised to eat a variety of nutritious foods to get all the nutrients they need. But there are some foods that pregnant women should avoid because they contain harmful substances that can be dangerous to your baby’s health. Here are some foods that you should avoid during... 

When you’re pregnant, you need to eat more to help your baby develop. However, this does not mean you can eat anything you want. Pregnant women should eat foods that are rich in nutrients like protein, calcium, folate, and iron. Since you’re eating for two, you’ll need more calories per day. According... 

When talking about coffee, many people would think that it is an unhealthy drink. Yes, coffee is not good for the health if drunk in excess. However, if consumed in moderation, no more than four cups a day, coffee is actually a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. Coffee contains many... 

A recent study suggests that drinking coffee along with exercise may effective in reducing skin cancer risk. For the study, researchers from Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy in New Jersey exposed 160 mice to UV light, which is known to cause skin cancer, and then gave one group of mice coffee,... 

Mango (Mangifera indica) is a seasonal fruit that are mainly available during hot summer season, typically from late March to early September. The tropical fruit which is known as the “king of fruit” in India are believed to be originated in the sub-Himalayan plains of Indian subcontinent... 

Diabetes is a disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream, resulting from defects in insulin production or insulin resistance. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body. In order for the glucose to be converted into energy, the hormone insulin is needed. This... 

High blood pressure or hypertension is actually a symptom, not a disease. Most people who have high blood pressure do not realize they have it until dangerous complications occur. That’s why high blood pressure often known as silent killer. However, sometimes people may have a mild headache when their... 

High blood pressure, or also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is higher than normal. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood against the walls of arteries as it is pumped throughout the body by your heart. If this pressure is too high it puts a strain... 

Although ginseng has many great health benefits due to its adaptogen properties. However certain components in ginseng can also produce side effects if taken in high doses or over a long period of time. Some of these side effects are commonly associated with taking too much of the ginseng products. While...