Facts and Fiction Surrounding Cannabis and Its Use
Cannabis or marijuana is a popular drug, not just among those who use it, but also among those who do not use the drug, thanks to the misinformation surrounding …
What Is Cannabis and Why Is Cannabis Usage Termed as Abuse?
Marijuana, which is the popular term for cannabis, is a form of drug that comes from the plant cannabis sativa or the hemp plant. A drug is a substance …
Viruses Carried by Ticks and Mosquitoes and Their Consequences
Mosquitoes and ticks have been a pesky problem for a long time, but the alarming news reports that diseases caused because of them have tripled from 2004 to 2016 …
Summer Hazards – Sunburn
Many people get excited with the beginning of summer and look forward to days of fun and frolic out in the sun. They also develop a nice tan while …
Summer Hazards – Heat Rash
Summer is the season of sunny days and time spent outdoors. In the summer months, the temperature rises and the sun shines more brightly as compared to the other …
Hazards of Summer – Heat Stroke and Dehydration
Summer is the most awaited time of the year, where the outdoors calls out to everyone, young and old alike. It is the holiday season when all the activities …
Drowning Accidents – Facts and Statistics
Accidents involving drowning have become quite common in recent years, with it being estimated that every single day approximately 10 individuals lose their lives due to unintentional and accidental …
Prevalence of Depression and Undiagnosed or Underdiagnosed Depression
Most people get depressed at times due to life’s stresses and tragedies, but it’s almost always temporary. It goes beyond grieving and occasional sadness or anxiety. For those with …
Depression as Rooted in a Medical Cause and not as a Social Stigma
A spate of recent suicides by well-known public figures reaffirms the fact that depression is a silent killer and must be spoken about more openly and more often. …
Depression and Sleep Disturbance
Sleep disturbances are any changes in sleeping habits or sleep patterns that have a negative impact on one’s health. Sleep disturbances affect approximately 10 to 35 percent of the …