• Pesticide Poisoning (Sniper): What to do!

    Pesticide Poisoning (Sniper): What to do!

    Pesticide poisoning occurs when pesticides, that is, chemicals used to kill common house hold pests, especially insects like mosquitoes, cockroaches, as well as rodents like rats, etc now affects humans. Many of our common insecticides, including the liquid ones and the sprays can cause poisoning when they are ingested, either by: swallowing, inhaling them through

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  • Drug Overdose/Abuse: Signs, What to do

    Drug Overdose/Abuse: Signs, What to do

    Codeine and Tramadol are one of the common reasons for Drug overdose among the youths and school population. Drug overdose or drug abuse refers to the consumption of medications whether prescribed or over the counter (OTC) above the amount prescribed or the safe level of the drug, leading to the development of lethal effects. One

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  • Harmful Drugs in Pregnancy: Be careful with this medications

    Harmful Drugs in Pregnancy: Be careful with this medications

    There are a number of Harmful Drugs in Pregnancy that can cause harm and defects in the unborn baby in the womb. In general drugs should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and under the guidance of your doctor. About 2-3% of all birth defects result from drugs that are taken during pregnancy

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