Ringworm is a kind of skin infection that (unlike its name implies) is not caused by any worm but a type of fungus called Dermatophytes. These fungi are generally found in most environments such as pool areas, public showers, etc. We can also find them on our pets, and sometimes, they are already present on […]

Gum, a tempting rubbery candy that comes in various shapes, sizes, colours, and flavours, but have you very wondered what was it actually made of?Most chewing gums are made up of a synthetic equivalent of a rubbery material called Polyisobutylene. They may also contain ingredients such as sweeteners, softeners, and flavouring that we enjoy until […]

Dandruff is another name for a condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis; in which our scalp shed skin cells in the form of yellow or white flakes. It is very common in kids, teens, and adults alike and is usually harmless. But it could be a little bit embarrassing, especially for those who may already be self-conscious […]

As we get older, generally by the age of 50, our hair begins to turn gray or silver in colour. Some people rock the salt & pepper look, while others try to conceal the shades of gray by dying it with artificial colours. But the vital question is: why did our hair turn gray in […]

If you had surgery, you might remember starting to count backwards from 10 – 9 – 8 and then waking up with the surgery already over before you even got to 5, and it might seem that you were asleep, but you weren’t. You were under anesthesia, which is much more complicated. You were unconscious, […]

Young people are dying. They are overdosing on almost all medications nowadays, and even basic prescription drugs have not been left out.You wonder; how did this young person get to this horrible spot in life? Let’s go back in time, to understand how addiction starts, and how to prevent it from happening. While each addiction […]

Acne is a skin disease consisting of blemishes that can occur on your face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back. It is very common during the teen years, but it can affect you during adulthood as well. CausesTo keep your hair and skin well lubricated, your body depends on sebaceous glands which sit just under your […]