WorldHepatitisWeek: What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hepatitis-B virus or HBV. It can cause chronic infection and put people at a high risk of death from cirrhosis or scarring of the liver and liver cancer. In terms of transmission, Hepatitis B is primarily spread from mother to […]
Everything you need to know about Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars at the back of the mouth; most people have four of them; two at the top, and two at the bottom. These teeth usually appear in late teenage years or early adulthood. In most cases, wisdom teeth don’t have room to develop properly, and they can cause […]
What are cavities and what causes it?
You have whole communities of microbes living in your mouth right now and if you don’t treat them right, they’ll make holes in your teeth. No matter how much you brush your mouth is filled with microbes. Thousands of bacteria live on every single one of your teeth. And that’s if you have excellent oral […]
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which smooth white areas called macules or patches appear on a person’s skin. It generally starts on the hands, forearms, feet and face. Vitiligo may have a genetic component, as the condition tends to run in families. It is sometimes associated with other medical conditions including thyroid dysfunction, and […]