Autistic Pride Day: It is observed every year on 18 June. The day is dedicated to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for them to be autistic and proud and celebrate who they are. Let us read in detail about autism. Autistic Pride Day: History Autistic Pride Day: In 2005, the day was celebrated first time by the organisation Aspies …

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19. The day is meant to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which is a group of disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells which deliver oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have haemoglobin S, an atypical haemoglobin molecule which can distort red blood cells …

World Blood Donor Day: Blood is the lifeline of every animal living on the earth. Today, world is facing deficiency of blood stock and that is causing threat to life. The only way one can see for health care is through Blood transfusion.  The increasing need for blood globally requires everyone to contribute by donating blood and motivating others for …

World Hypertension Day: It is observed on 17 May every year. Let us read about the history of World Hypertension Day, its theme, hypertension disease, its causes, symptoms, and prevention. World Hypertension Day 2024 theme was “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” aimed at raising awareness regarding high blood pressure. World Hypertension Day: University of Cumbria (Carlisle, …

World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on 8th of May to increase the awareness about this disease among common public all through the world. Celebrating World Thalassemia Day on 8th of May was established by the World Health Organization in order to raise the public awareness about this disease, prevention measures and measures to avoid its transmission. World Thalassemia …

International No Diet Day – INDD (May 06): Unrealistic body types, photoshopped pictures of models in magazines and an impossible body standard to attain – these are some of the reasons why there is a rising level of eating disorders among youth. Society has set a certain body type as the ideal one and hence, it rejects any other body …

World Liver Day: It is observed on April 19 to spread awareness about the diseases related to the liver. On this day, let us have a look at some quotes, tips for liver cleansing, liver diseases, functions, etc. World Liver Day: The liver is the second largest organ in the body. After the brain, it is also the second most …

April 17 is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day across the globe by Haemophilia organizations. Celebration of this day is a broad step to increase awareness among the people around the world about the hereditary genetic disorder called Haemophilia. World Haemophilia Day – 17 April The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) decided to observe 17 April as World Haemophilia Day in …

More than 95% of world population has health problems, with over a third experiencing more than five ailments, according to a new study that included data from 188 countries. Just one in 20 people worldwide (4.3%) had no health problems in 2013, while a third of the world’s population (2.3 billion individuals) have more than five ailments, according to a …

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2nd April to persuade member states to take measure for raising awareness of people about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a rare neurological disorder appearing mainly in infants. United Nations General Assembly passed the Resolution number 62/139 on 1st November 2007, for declaring 2nd April as the “World Autism Awareness Day“, which was …