Health Insights

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Growing Public Health Concern for Young Women Introduction  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, multifactorial endocrine disorder that affects reproductive-aged women, particularly adolescents and young adults. It is…

Hair Loss in Men and Women Introduction  Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common dermatological condition that affects both men and women across all age groups. While not life-threatening, it has profound…

Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric and Geriatric Populations: A Dual-Age Silent Epidemic Introduction  Vitamin D, a fat-soluble secosteroid hormone, plays a critical role in bone metabolism, calcium-phosphorus homeostasis, immune modulation, and cellular…

Emerging Threats of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Global Health Crisis in Motion Introduction  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global public health threats of the 21st century. It occurs when microorganisms—bacteria,…

Helicobacter pylori Infection During Pregnancy Introduction  Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the human stomach and is a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated…

Hormonal Imbalance in Female Teenagers: A Growing Challenge in Modern Adolescent Health Introduction  Hormonal imbalance in female teenagers is becoming increasingly prevalent, with a complex interplay of biological, environmental, nutritional, and…

Air Pollution and Its Long-Term Health Effects in Urban and Central Areas Introduction  Air pollution is no longer just an environmental issue—it is a major global public health emergency. As urbanization…

Junk Food Consumption in Youth and Its Long-Term Effects on Physical and Cognitive Growth Introduction  Junk food—typically high in calories, sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats while being low in essential…

The Growing Global Prevalence of Cancer: A Mounting Public Health Crisis Introduction  Cancer, once considered a disease of the affluent or elderly, has evolved into a global epidemic affecting every…

Smoking in Young Age and Its Impacts Introduction  Smoking, especially when initiated during adolescence or early adulthood, is a critical public health concern that continues to threaten global health security.…