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Ever since the onset of human civilization, new diseases have been surging up time and again. Measles endemic in ancient China, then the Smallpox outbreak in India in the early 1500s, the plague in the middle ages… entire societies have been crippled by diseases. But these days, with all the advances in health and technology, the  modern marvels  in medicine has succeeded in curbing some lethal diseases, to a point that is. There still are diseases whose cure remains elusive despite all the efforts from medical communities. Here is a list of top 5 dangerous diseases that cannot be cured. 1.  Cancer What it is:   Cancer  is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body and can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lungs, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue. Current therapies:  Right now, we rely on treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation to fight cancer cells. There are also more  targeted treatment s that bloc...

A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of part or all of an organism, and that is not due to any external injury. Diseases are often construed as medical conditions that are associated with specific symptoms and signs. Some Types of Diseases Explained Briefly Typhoid It is caused by the bacterium, Salmonella typhi. The pathogen enters the body through contaminated food and water. High fever, weakness, stomach pain, headache, constipation, loss of appetite are the symptoms of this disease.  Widal test confirms this disease. Pneumonia It is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae bacteria. This disease affects the lungs. The alveoli of the lungs get infected and filled with fluid, causing respiratory problems. This is a disease that is acquired by inhaling the droplets or aerosols that are released by an infected person. The main symptoms include chills, fever, headache, and cough. Common Cold ...

Being   overweight   or   fat   is having more   body fat   than is optimally healthy. Being overweight is especially common where   food supplies   are plentiful and   lifestyles are sedentary . Overweight The overweight range according to the  body mass index  (BMI) is the area on the chart where BMI > 25 Specialty Endocrinology As of 2003, excess weight reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults being either overweight or  obese . [1]  In 2013 this increased to more than 2 billion. [2] Increases have been observed across  all age group. BODY MASS INEX A healthy body requires a minimum amount of  fat  for proper functioning of the  hormonal ,  reproductive , and  immune  systems, as  thermal insulation , as  shock absorption  for sensitive areas, and as  energy  for future use. But the accumulation of too much storage...

Overweight and obesity are terms used to describe ranges of weight that have been shown to increase a person’s risk of certain conditions and health problems. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a useful measure of overweight and obesity for adults. It is calculated from a person’s height and weight. BMI Classification Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 – 24.9 Healthy weight range 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight 30 and above Obese While BMI provides a good estimate of body fat for most people, it may not be suitable for some groups such as athletes who have a muscular build, older people and some ethnic groups. Waist circumference is another good indicator of total body fat and can be a better predictor of health risk than BMI. For tips on how calculate your BMI and measure your waist circumference, see  assessing your weight . Impact on health Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of physical and mental health problems such as: heart disease high blood pressure high cho...

What is BMI? Body Mass Index is calculated using weight and height measurements and is an indicator of body fatness. It is not a direct measurement of fat, but research has shown that BMI measurements correlate to direct measurement. It’s an inexpensive and easy-to-perform way to screen for possible weight issues that may lead to health problems.  BMI is measured differently in adults than in children, so it is important to use the proper calculator to find out yours and your child’s separately. BMI is not used to diagnose health issues, but it can be an early screening tool. Your health care provider may use additional information, such as family history, information about diet and exercise or a measurement of skinfold thickness or other tests to determine whether excess fat is a problem. You can find your child’s BMI by entering his or her height and weight into  this online BMI calculator for children and teens from the CDC . What does my child’s BMI mean? For c...