Health

Let's talk about ocular hypertension: taking care of one's eyes is just as important as taking care of other parts of the body, but we often underestimate the warning signs until the disorder becomes unbearable

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disorder that causes an increase in the wall thickness of the left ventricle

Measuring blood pressure regularly is one of the main rules for preventing and recognising possible hypertension: let's find out what the normal values are and the general indications for measurement

With an almost unpronounceable name, pterygium is an eye disease characterised by an irregular whitish growth on the corneal membrane

A workplace free from accidents and work-related injuries attracts employees. They are more satisfied and productive in a safe working environment

Addictions are defined as the inability to do without a person (psychological addiction) or the incoercible need for a drug or substance

Echocardiography (or echocardiogram) is a method by which the heart and blood flow through the valves are studied using ultrasound

Amnioinfusion is a procedure that adds amniotic fluid to your uterus during labor. Not having enough amniotic fluid can cause pregnancy and delivery complications. It’s only performed in a certain circumstances

Chemical burns must be treated as a medical emergency. This is because many chemicals commonly used at home, school, or work can cause severe burns to the skin and may cause deeper burns than they look

When you are exposed to a harmful substance, it can lead to poisoning. This can be due to injecting, swallowing, breathing, or other means