“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Health & Hygiene

Common Cold

The first signs of the common cold are fairly obvious: a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and a scratchy, sore throat. Most people quickly recognize

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Crohn’s Disease

What causes Crohn’s disease? It isn’t clear what causes Crohn’s disease. However, the following factors may influence your chances of developing it: your immune system

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Chest Pain

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit the emergency room (ER). Chest pain varies depending on the person. It also

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Tooth Cavities

What are cavities? A cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when

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Burns

What are Burns? Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children. The term “burn” means more than the burning sensation associated

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Bug Bites and Stings

Whether you’re in the water, on a mountain trail, or in your backyard, wildlife you encounter have ways of protecting themselves and their territory. Insects,

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Guide to Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer? Cancer occurs when changes called mutations take place in genes that regulate cell growth. The mutations let the cells divide and

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Brain Disorders

What are brain disorders? Your brain is your body’s control center. It’s part of the nervous system, which also includes the spinal cord and a

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Birth Defects

About birth defects A birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Approximately 1 out of every

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Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood. Key symptoms include: episodes of mania, or an

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What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea makes people stop breathing during sleep. Does that sound scary? We think so. However, most people wake up when they stop breathing. They

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What is Smallpox?

In 1796, an English doctor named Edward Jenner saw that people who milked cows often became infected with cowpox. Similar to chickenpox, cowpox caused small sores all over

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Autoimmune Diseases

What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your body. The immune system usually guards against

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Arthritis

What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis,

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Know About Arrhythmia

What is arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart that affects the rate or rhythm at which the heart beats; basically the way the electricity

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Know About Appendicitis

What is appendicitis? Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can be acute or chronic. In the United States, appendicitis

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Know About Anxiety

Anxiety affects everyone in different ways. Sometimes, the feelings of fear and dread don’t go away or get worse over time. Here, you can learn

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How Do Antibiotics Work?

What’s an antibiotic? Antibiotics are medications used to fight infections caused by bacteria. They’re also called antibacterial. They treat infections by killing or decreasing the

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What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may also

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Acne

What is acne? Your skin has tiny holes called pores that can become blocked by oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt. When this occurs,

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Osteoarthritis (OA)

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition. OA is also called wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and degenerative joint disease. A

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Heart Disease

Who gets heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted

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About the Flu

In a typical year, flu season occurs from fall to early spring — and with it comes sniffling, sneezing, coughing, fatigue, and all the familiar

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Acid Reflux and GERD

Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move back up into your esophagus. This action is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. If

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Allergies

An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They

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Food Value

Banana Banana is one of the nature’s best foods which contain high potassium. Bananas are easy to digest and are the good solid food given

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How do we beat Bacteria?

Antibiotics are one of the miracles of modern medicine. Sir Alexander Fleming’s Nobel prize-winning discovery led to medicines that fought some of the deadliest diseases

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What Causes a Sore Throat?

When someone is under the weather, they might be dealing with allergies, a cold, or any number of other illnesses. These conditions often come with different symptoms like

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