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CLIMATE CHANGE GROWING THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH

  Climate Change and Our Health: Understanding the Invisible Threat Imagine a world where the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat are increasingly affected by an invisible menace—climate change. Beyond its environmental impacts, climate change now poses a significant and growing threat to human health. What is Climate Change? NASA defines climate change as "a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates. These changes have occurred naturally over time, but since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have increasingly influenced the climate." How Does Climate Change Affect Human Health? 1.    Heat-related Illnesses and Mortality: Recently, temperatures soared to 52.3°C in New Delhi, resulting in over 216 deaths and 25,000 cases of heatstroke across India. Rising global temperatures are intensifying heatwaves, posing severe risks to vulnerable groups like the elde...

Are your kidneys healthy? Discover the key to healthy kidneys

  ARE YOUR KIDNEYS HEALTHY? Discover the key to healthy kidneys , Our kidneys are essential organs that filter waste and maintain chemical balance in the body. Sometimes they get affected by factors such as advanced age, excessive medication use, and more. If you or your loved one struggle with high blood pressure that's hard to manage, Feel short of breath, have swollen feet and ankles, or suffer from dry, itchy skin, due to kidney dysfunction, Then this blog from Best Health Mades is for you. Kidney issues can arise from: Causes of Kidney Dysfunction ·        High blood pressure:  Puts strain on blood vessels, eventually damaging the body, including kidneys . ·        Elevated blood sugar levels: Can damage kidney function in diabetic patients. ·        Heart disease: Impairs blood flow to the kidneys. ·        Dehydration: especially chronic...