Zoonoses: Why diseases from animals now pass on to us
We share a common environment with all other plants and animals. This is not merely a co-existence, but at times a competition for resources such as food and habitat. Our…
Celiac disease: When wheat withers you down
Celiac Disease is an uncommon occurrence, and it affects less than 1% of people world-wide. Those who have it, suffer from diarrhea, bloating, and pain in abdomen. Their intestines do-not…
Bitten by a snake and to reverse its venom
Rains are here, and soon snakes shall follow. This is a routine in vast swathes of rural tropics, including India. Snakes are an integral part of folklore, as well as…
Alcoholism: From an age-old drink to a medical taboo
As per World Health Organization "Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties". As per WHO estimates, 2.6 million deaths every year are attributable to Alcohol consumption.…
How high are your blood pressure values ?
About a third of all adults across the world have high blood pressure values. The numbers are steadily rising, especially in Asia, where most people of the world live. You…
Gut and Liver: how did we get to know them well
Food is essential for life. A popular view, till 17th century was that our body absorbs food, that is directly converted by Liver into blood. While this view was later…
Alzheimer, Parkinson and Multiple Sclerosis: As nerves whither away
Index Home In this blog we feature three diseases of the nerves - Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Multiple sclerosis and their related philately. In all the three, nerve cells in our brain…
Filariasis: Thread like worms that move in our bodies
Index Home The word filaria derives its origin from Latin filum, that means thread-like. These worms are really thin. Even grownup or adult worms that are about 2-4cm long, are less…
People who improved our knowledge of malaria
Index Home Malaria is an ancient disease, that announces its presence in the human body with a high grade fever. Since ancient times, a catastrophic, high grade fever with chills and…
Postcards for COVID: A photo blog
Index Home This is a third COVID blog after the postage stamps, and special covers. Postal stationary is another philatelic material. While some of this was issued by Indian post, some…