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Know the Difference between HIV and AIDS

HIV stands for ‘human immunodeficiency virus.’ HIV is a member of the retrovirus group of viruses. HIV targets the immune system's white blood cells. For the remainder of their lives, these cells will remain contaminated. HIV will progress to AIDS if left untreated. AIDS stands for ‘acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is also referred to as 'advanced HIV disease' or the late stage of HIV infection”. It is an umbrella term for the disorders that arise after years of untreated HIV infection, by which time the immune system has been seriously compromised and is unable to fend against infections. An HIV infection doesn’t always develop to stage 3. Many HIV-positive individuals actually survive for years without getting AIDS. A person living with HIV might anticipate leading a life that is almost normal lifespan due to modern in treatment. Let’s discuss about HIV and AIDS in detail.
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HOW CAN WOMEN MAINTAIN SAFETY IN RELATIONSHIPS?

In order to have a fulfilling relationship, a woman needs to feel safe during intimacy and sexual intercourse. Important parameters that can make her feel safe are commitment, loyalty, emotional connect and safe physical contact. This is important for physical and mental wellbeing of both partners.
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First month of baby

Baby is sleepy, feeds frequently in first month. He learns to focus his eyes and listens to the voices. It is very pleasant to see the baby smiling.
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Enlarged prostate or BPH

It is also called benign prostate hypertrophy. The prostate gland is the male organ situated beneath the bladder. It produces semen, a milky colored fluid which nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation.
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Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia- a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is defined as decreased total iron body content. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron deficiency is sufficiently severe to diminish erythropoiesis and cause the development of anemia.
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Angioplasty and Stents

Angioplasty is the commonly used term for coronary angioplasty. The more technical terms used for the same procedure are percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Angioplasty is a procedure to open blocked arteries in your heart by inserting and inflating a tiny balloon. Most patients who undergo angioplasty also get a ?stenting? done at the same time. Stents are coiled metal meshes that hold the arteries open and reduce the chances of re-narrowing (restenosis). Stents coated with drugs to decrease clotting or narrowing at the site are called drug eluting stents (DES). Uncoated stents are called bare metal stents.
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Obesity management: Strategies for success

Obesity is condition in which excess fat is accumulated in the body. It leads to various medical disorders like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease.
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Second month of baby

As the baby passes his 2nd month he learns to hold his head and control his movements. Baby sometimes produces a cooing sound in response to other sounds.
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ACF (asymmetric crying facies) with cardiac defects

ACF is rare disorder characterized by presence of heart defects and abnormalities of lower lip muscle. It is also known as Cayler syndrome.
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Teenage Depression

Modern society with all of its hustle and bustle has become a very fertile ground for mental disorders. Everyone is living a fast-paced life. And we do not have enough time to build strong relationships; therefore, we end up spending much of our time in isolation. Added by the stress that develops from this type of lifestyle, it’s easy to fall into depression; one common misconception is that depression is experienced only by adults. Nowadays, we have such a thing called teenage depression.
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