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     Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death worldwide with an annual mortality rate of about  5.5 million. Not only does the burden of stroke lie in the high mortality but the high morbidity also results in up to 50% of survivors being chronically disabled. Thus stroke is a disease of immense public health importance with serious economic and social consequences. The public health burden of stroke is set to rise over future decades because of demographic transitions of populations, particularly in developing countries. What is Stroke? A   Stroke occurs due to a decrease in oxygen in   the   brain. Bleeding   or blockage of blood supply to the brain can cause this.   Immediate emergency treatment helps prevent life-threatening consequences. Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. This means that it affects the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. If the brain does not receive enough oxygen, damage may start to occur. ...

 What is Diabetes ? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world.  According to WHO , around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and the number is increasing rapidly.    Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycemia, also called raised blood glucose or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. This can cause a range of health problems if not managed properly.   In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of diabetes, their causes, preventive measures, treatment options, and what you can do to take control of diabetes.   Information on Diabetes, the types, and what you can do to reduce yo...