Have you ever imagined your life with joint and kidney problems, mouth sores, suffering fatigue, face covered in rashes, and hair loss? Well, it certainly sounds awful. World Lupus Day was created in order to help general people to understand that these are symptoms of a chronic autoimmune disease, lupus. Almost, 5 million people in the world are suffering from this autoimmune disease. Among them, 1.5 million people are living in the United States. World…
There is no denying the fact that the ‘Red Cross’ is one of the most acknowledged symbols in the world. However, if you do not have a solid idea about this event, you are in the right place. There are certain principles that are inextricable parts of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Now, talking about the World Red Cross Day, well, it is an annual celebration of those principles. People across the…
It is a fact that beta thalassemia is the most critical form of thalassemia. Moreover, the good thing is that people living with this type of thalassemia can have a joyful life if they committed to long-term treatment. Now, talking about International Thalassemia Day, people all over Canada observe this health event on 8th May every year. Moreover, the main objective of this health event is to raise awareness among the decision-makers and the general…
Before getting into the National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, you must know certain facts about youth mental health. Almost 70% of mental health issues start in the adolescence and childhood stageSuicide has become the 2nd leading reason for death for Canadians aged between 10 and 24.Only 20% of people receive proper treatment. These facts are really disturbing and this is why recognizing the depression of an individual is very important. Early detection can…
People living in the first world take sneakers, jeans, bananas, and coffee for granted. But, there are so many people living in developing nations that are not as lucky as people living in the developed nations. It is a fact that every day thousands of people living in various South American, African, and Asian countries are working in almost unbearable conditions to earn pennies. They are working hard so that people living in developed nations…
If we analyse the present situation, we will come to know that almost 25 million people across the globe are suffering from pulmonary hypertension. If you do not know what it is, well, it basically refers to the high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs. Now, high blood pressure in the lungs can lead to serious physical conditions. Yes, the right side of the heart might not work properly and as a…
Did you know that almost 358,000 women die while giving birth or pregnant in a year? You might be surprised to know that every year almost 2 million babies die within 24 hours of their birth due to insufficient and inadequate health care. Now, midwives play a very important role in the process of educating women about the efficient health system. They ensure that babies and women receive skilled care during the time of childbirth,…
We cannot deny the fact that responsible, professional, and independent media is the ultimate backbone of a democracy. In a democratic society, a free press plays the most important role. It enables the open exchange of opinions and information among governments, political parties, citizen associations, businesses, and ordinary citizens. The press must have proper freedom and here, we are going to talk about World Press Freedom Day. This is the event that people across Canada…
Life was very fleeting for humans before the arrival of modern science. People had to face unseen dangers that actually come in the form of various diseases and severe medical conditions. Over the course of time, the medical practice turned into a very organized profession, and then, people across the globe experience a remarkable enhancement in their quality of life. The boundaries of medical technology and modern scientific innovation got unimaginable limits. In spite of…
Spending a day on the boat with your family as well as friends is, no doubt, very fascinating. But, you will have to keep in mind that safety is the foremost thing. If you are new to boating, you will have to keep a lot of things in your mind such as a method to operate a boat safely, must-have boating gears, and many more. Now, this is where Safe Boating Week comes into play.…
