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Antibiotics are widely used to treat bacterial infections (not viral!). They are wonder drugs that are basically a bacteria's kryptonite. But many people stop taking antibiotics as soon as they start feeling better. When the fever goes goes down, the throat feels better and the pain lets off, it might feel like the worst of the infection has passed. This might tempt many from completing the full prescribed course. While it may seem harmless (after all its only a pill or two right?), stopping...

Introduction We all live in hectic times and its natural to feel tired after a long day's work. But if youre feeling tired all the time - like after a good night's sleep or minimal work, then maybe there's an underlying condition that people often overlook - iron deficiency. People brush off fatigue as stress or blame it on a bad sleep the previous night. But the cause is probably hidden deeper in your blood. Iron deficiency is a very common issue all over the world; and fatigue is one of the...

I broke my toe recently and found myself with a huge bluish green bruise occupying the whole side of my leg. It was interesting to watch the myriad of colours that followed before the bruise disappeared. But it got me thinking - what causes this colour carousel and why does it happen exactly? What Exactly Is a Bruise? A bruise or ecchymosis happens when tiny blood vessels under the skin because of an impact or injury, aging skin and certain medications. The blood leaks into the surrounding...