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Weaning is the process of switching an infant's diet from breast milk or formula to other foods or fluids. Experts recommend that infants should be fed only with breast milk for the first six months after birth. After that, you can use a combination of solid foods and breast milk until the infant is at least one year old. Do not give cow's milk to children younger than one year as the protein will be heavy for the baby’s body to digest.  Why weaning shouldn’t be too early? If solids are introduced too early, there is a risk of a...

Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of arteries caused by a buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in or around their walls. This deposit is called plaque which can cause narrowing of the arteries, resulting in limited blood flow. Atherosclerosis can affect any artery in the body and consequently cause various diseases. These include ischemic heart disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and chronic kidney disease, among and others.  Various factors like smoking, high levels of blood cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and blood sugar levels damage the inner layers of the arteries and cause plaque build in these...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders in females. Female reproductive organs called ovaries  produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones not only help in regulating the menstrual cycle but also produce a low amount of male hormones called androgens. In PCOS, the body produces these androgens in excess amounts, which affect the ovulation process. PCOS leads to the production of multiple cysts  inside the ovaries, hence the term polycystic ovaries. Signs and symptoms of PCOS: PCOS can be detected by several visible signs and changes in the body. These may include irregular or scanty...

The lungs are a pair of organs in the chest, primarily responsible for respiration (inhalation and exhalation).  Lungs take in oxygen from the atmosphere and pass it into the bloodstream so that it can reach other parts of the body. From the bloodstream, oxygen gets picked up by the haemoglobin in the red blood cells. This oxygen-rich blood flows to the heart, which pumps it to other tissues throughout the body. Blood rich in carbon dioxide then returns to the heart via the veins. From the heart, this blood is pumped to the lungs, where carbon dioxide passes into the...

The liver is both a gland and an organ. It is the largest gland in the body that helps you get rid of toxic substances. The liver is also responsible for producing certain chemicals crucial for digestion. It’s the only organ in the body which is capable of regenerating its cells.  The liver performs the following functions: 1. The liver is responsible for removing harmful substances called pathogens from the body through the kidneys or gallbladder. 2. It stores and releases vitamins and minerals into the blood when required by the body.  3. It produces a digestive juice known as...