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In what conditions should a person require a “blood transfusion”? In common situations, blood transfusion is usually done to treat anemia in severe cases. It is responsible for replenishing the levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and other blood components in the human body. The positive and negative side effects of blood transfusions are the introduction of pathogens into the patient’s blood stream, and the provocation or development of allergic reaction that is not safe because of possible infections and will cause change to the recipient’s immune system.
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We all know that weight gain can be extremely frustrating, especially when you don’t have any clue what’s causing it. Your diet typically plays the largest role in weight gain, but there are other factors that may contribute to weight gain such as stress, lack of sleep, and underlying health conditions. According to Stacey Samson of Medical News Today, most people experience fluctuations in their weight, and it is common to gain weight over time.
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Read more: Complementary Foods for babies – What should be given and why?
Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy so that they will not get easily sick especially now that we are still coping with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first 6 months of the baby, mothers should only feed the child of their breastmilk. At 6 months of age, it gets to be progressively difficult to breastfeed them to meet their nutrient needs just from the breast milk alone. That is where complementary feeding comes in.
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Coffee lovers have certainly grown fast over time and they continue to increase in number. A survey conducted by Statista Research Department last June 2021, showed that the total coffee consumed in the Philippines in 2020 was about 3.3 million 60 kg bags. This reflects a long-term increase in coffee consumption over the years. This is why manufacturers of instant coffee and even gourmet coffee retailers are making good business according to Woodshed Roasting Company. Indeed, with the fast-paced lifestyle we live in, it is common to go for instant coffee rather than brewing the old-fashioned way. There are several advantages to consuming instant coffee but what are the effects of consuming it too much?
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Just last 24th of March, we commemorate World TB Day to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. It was the day intended to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world. But what makes this disease need so much attention that a day of celebration is even spared for it?
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Have you ever wondered why you have a white spot on your nails? Why do you have it? These white spots on nails are called Leukonychia. Leukonychia is a condition where white lines or dots appear on your finger or toenails. This is a very common issue and entirely harmless. Many healthy adults have these spots at some point in their lives, so developing them is likely not a sign of a serious medical condition. For some people, the white spots may appear as tiny dots speckled across the nail. For others, the white spots may be larger and stretch across the entire nail. The spots may affect one nail or several. Leukonychia is usually characterized by painless white spots that appear on the nails. The condition is more common on fingernails than on toenails, but it affects both. The degree of whiteness and discoloration depends on the type of leukonychia present.
