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Dysgraphia / Writing Disorder

Dysgraphia / Writing Disorder

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Dysgraphia or disorder of written expression is a childhood learning disorder marked by poor writing skills. It may occur alone or along with other disabilities such as speech problems and attention deficit disorder.

Drug Interaction Checker

Drug Interaction Checker

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Drug interactions checker can be used to check over the counter ( OTC) and regular prescription drugs interaction that can cause any unexpected health problems that can be harmful but generally not dangerous to you.

Top 11 Collagen Boosting Foods

Top 11 Collagen Boosting Foods

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Collagen plays a crucial role in glowing skin, strong nails and shiny hair. You can boost collagen levels naturally without any beauty products. Here are 11 foods that can make you look younger for your age.

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Top 6 Natural Ingredients In Skincare Regime

Top 6 Natural Ingredients In Skincare Regime

Lifestyle News Aug 21 2018 3:50 AM

Natural ingredients from kitchen and courtyard like papaya, coffee, rose, adzuki beans, milk and watermelon are a must in your daily skin care regimen.

Teens Today Spend Less Time Reading

Teens Today Spend Less Time Reading

Lifestyle News Aug 21 2018 3:15 AM

Today, less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent of teens say they use social media every day.

Kerala Floods: Maharashtra Sends Medical Assistance

Kerala Floods: Maharashtra Sends Medical Assistance

Indian Health News Aug 21 2018 2:40 AM

A group of Mumbai-born Kerala youths in Powai have launched coordination efforts between various relief agencies, organizing transport and other logistics, identifying the required materials to be sent to Kerala and related issues to streamline the aid pouring in from various sources.

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Oral Cancer Treatment Side Effect Prevented by New Drug

Oral Cancer Treatment Side Effect Prevented by New Drug

Health in Focus Aug 20 2018 6:38 PM

Common cancer treatment side effect known as oral mucositis can now be prevented by a newly developed drug, says study.

Drinking Milk at Breakfast can Lower Diabetes, Obesity Risk

Drinking Milk at Breakfast can Lower Diabetes, Obesity Risk

Health Watch Aug 20 2018 2:20 PM

Consuming high-protein milk in the morning along with your breakfast cereal can slow digestion, lower blood sugar levels and improves satiety (feeling of fullness) at lunchtime. This dietary strategy can help reduce diabetes and obesity burden.

Blood Pressure Increases Proportionally With Body Mass Index in Chinese

Blood Pressure Increases Proportionally With Body Mass Index in Chinese

Health in Focus Aug 18 2018 4:59 PM

Blood pressure can increase with each additional unit of body mass index (BMI) in patients who are not on antihypertensive medications, says study.

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Smart Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Among Fussy Eaters

Smart Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Among Fussy Eaters

Fear of new and unfamiliar foods can make your child a fussy eater. Parents and caregivers can encourage healthy eating habits in young children.

Too Much Screen Time Can Make Your Child Obese

Too Much Screen Time Can Make Your Child Obese

Spending more time in front of electronic devices such as televisions, computers, smartphones, and laptops can make your child overweight and obese.

New Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Attack Much Faster

New Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Attack Much Faster

High-sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T (Hs-cTnT) Test can help health personnel in the emergency rooms detect heart attacks faster than before.

Tramadol Treats Moderate to Severe Pain Including Pain After Surgery

Tramadol Treats Moderate to Severe Pain Including Pain After Surgery

Tramadol is an opioid or narcotic analgesic drug prescribed for treating moderate to severe pain such as post-operative pain, cancer pain, low back pain, pain and inflammation of the joints, pain due to serious injury, or severe dental pain.

Doxycycline: Antibacterial Drug Treats Pneumonia, Cholera, Syphilis, and Pimples or Acne

Doxycycline: Antibacterial Drug Treats Pneumonia, Cholera, Syphilis, and Pimples or Acne

Doxycycline is prescribed for treating bacterial infections, respiratory tract infections, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, and ophthalmic infections. It is considered as an alternative drug of choice for actinomycosis and syphilis.

Testosterone: Know More About The Male Sex Hormone and Its Role

Testosterone: Know More About The Male Sex Hormone and Its Role

Testosterone is an androgenic hormones prescribed as a replacement therapy in male patients for acquired or congenital primary hypogonadism, hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, and to stimulate delayed puberty in males.

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