An ultrasound is a medical technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the organs, tissues, and other objects inside the body. An ultrasound can create a live image of the inside. Unlike X-ray techniques, ultrasound does not use radiations, making it safe for use even during pregnancy. The most important equipment to perform an ultrasound is an ultrasound machine—the better the machine, the better the image quality and credibility of the results. So here is a guide of ultrasound machines for sonologists and patients. This guide will help you buy the best ultrasound machine if you…
Author: Hiba Batool
Hiba Batool
She is a nutrition graduate from Kinnaird College, Lahore. She is a nutritionist by profession. Her interests lie in medical research and writing. She masters in all topics related to nutrition and health.
You all must have heard about the famous wheat allergy, but you all will be surprised to know that there are a number of common food intolerances and allergies that you might be unaware of. Things that you enjoy without a second thought, others only dream of ever having. In fact, there is a high chance that things you are eating without a second thought are actually harming your body from inside and showing signs that you are unable to notice. This might be because you are allergic to a certain food, but are unaware of it. The Difference Between…
Living in 2020 we still debate about depression, is it just a phase or something more serious? Well, at least we have started talking about it. It was not long ago that it was more commonly known as “deen se doori” than what it actually is. Unfortunately, many people still think the same. Maybe discussing some serious side effects of depression that no one can ignore. Read more about the causes and symptoms of depression. According to a study published in 2021 almost 43% of university-going students show symptoms of depression. These alarming prevalence should make us open our eyes…
It must feel like yesterday that you were holding your little baby in your arms and were worried about feeding them breast milk. Time flew and now you are worried about how to introduce solid foods to them. Here is a guide for you to introduce solid foods to your child. You can know when, what and how to introduce solid foods to your child. Trust me that this too is an art. Your child’s future health, current behaviors, and past preferences all are strongly associated with the smart introduction of solid foods. Weaning is the process of gradually introducing…
A cheat meal gives off an impression of a ruined diet and gained weight. But to your surprise, a cheat meal can do a lot of good to your body and mind. It is important to learn all the benefits of a cheat meal to make a wise decision. With Eid just around the corner, you all must be eager to enjoy the sawaiyyan and biryani. Some are all set to stuff themselves with everything they see while some are worried about their diet being ruined. No matter if you are on a diet or not you must be craving…
You must have heard about various diets including the keto diet, protein diet, detox diet, and whatnot. But you have been missing out on the father of them all. Every special diet offers a maximum of a handful of benefits with loads of restriction and side effects. Why not look into a diet that promises nothing but good health and allows you to have all food groups? The benefits of the Mediterranean diet outgrow the benefits of all other diets combined. Read more about the other diets that you can go for. The diet is based on the observation that…
Heart attack or myocardial infarction occurs when the blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. Heart attacks can occur in people with preexisting heart disease and also in people with no history of heart disease at all. A heart attack is a medical emergency and immediate first aid can help save a life. Highlights Heart attacks and angina are medical emergency situations that need immediate medical attention and first aid. Call an ambulance immediately. Meanwhile, give aspirin or nitroglycerin sublingually to relieve chest pain and prevent myocardial cell death. Any delay in medical help can cause irreversible…
The much awaited covid-19 vaccine is finally here. Like everything else, Pakistanis are divide don this too. Some are eager to get the vaccine as soon as possible, some are reluctant to get it, some are considering it a “yahhodion ki sazish” and some think that “corona hai hi nahi to vaccine is cheez ki?”. No matter which sect you belong to, we are here to guide you about the covid-19 vaccine in Pakistan, in case you want to get it. The covid-19 vaccine has been made within a year which is almost a world record. Although the pressure and…
The Covid-19 pandemic has done nothing good to the world except for making it more aware of health and its importance. People now know what a vaccine is and debating over getting t or avoiding it. Some people are jumping on the bandwagon and getting the shots they need, while some are avoiding it to avoid some unforeseeable side effects. This debate around the Covid vaccine is justifiable as it is a new formula and hasn’t withstood the test of time. But there are many important vaccines that are available for ages and have withstood the test of time. There…
Often born along with the wails of elderly saying “Haye larki paida hogayi hai” and dying with people worried about who is gonna take care of the house now. How can we expect women to stay sane? Unfortunately, even in 2021 women in Pakistan are suffering from things that the rest of the world would call inhumane. If you are reading this, you are one of the few lucky women who have the time and freedom to do so. The rest are either busy serving their in-laws and still getting scolded or don’t even have access to mobile phones. The…