Cardiac Catheterization / Coronary Angiogram

Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic procedure in which a long thin flexible tube (catheter) is inserted from a blood vessel in your arm or leg and then guided to the heart. Cardiac catheterization can be used to check for narrowing or blockages in the arteries or blood pressure within the heart.

Join this online group to contact experts and others who have undergone the procedure and find out more about cardiac catheterization.

Cataract

A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Without treatment, the lens may become opaque over time, and the person may go blind. Cataracts are more likely to happen as people age, and they are not infectious.

Join our online group support group for people with cataracts to talk with doctors and other professionals who can help.

Cataract in Detail

A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Without treatment, the lens may become opaque over time, and the person may go blind. Cataracts are more likely to happen as people age, and they are not infectious.

Join our online group support group for people with cataracts to talk with doctors and other professionals who can help.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, or the neck of the uterus. It is almost always caused by infection of the human papillomavirus. Improved detection and early treatment have reduced the rate of cervical cancer by almost half of what it used to be.

Join our support group for cervical cancer to know more about the disease.

Cervical Spondylosis/ Degenerative neck disease

Cervical spondylosis or degenerative neck disease is arthritis or osteoarthritis of the spinal vertebra in the neck region. It can be very painful and its associated with balance and bowel problems.

Our online support group for people with cervical spondylosis will help you know more about the disease and get in touch with doctors or other patients.

Chest Pain

Chest pain is considered a medical emergency, and it can be a symptom of serious problems with the heart or (more rarely) the lung. Sometimes, it can also be caused by digestive disorders. Pain along with a squeezing feeling in the chest and pain in the left arm, or the left side of the neck or jaw, is always a sign of trouble with the heart and needs immediate medical attention.

Join our online group on chest pain to ask your questions to the experts and learn more about this symptom.

Chickenpox / Varicella

Chickenpox is a common contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus which causes fever and skin rashes all over the body.

This online group on chickenpox will help you know more about the disease and its treatments from doctors and others interested in it.

Chikungunya

This mosquito-borne viral disease causes severe joint pain and fever, and sometime it can be fatal.

Join this online group on chikungunya to exchange notes with healthcare professionals and other people concerned with this disease.

Child Obesity

A child is obese when the amount of fat in his body is greater than 25% of the body weight (for boys) and 32% of the body weight (for girls). Obesity can cause serious diseases like diabetes and heart problems. In addition, obese children also have problems getting along with others and may suffer from low self esteem.

Learn more about child obesity by asking questions and talking with others - join our online group on child obesity.

Chinese Green Tea

Is there an enigma chemical that’s behind the mystical ancient concoction of the Chinese green tea? Yes, say researchers. The answer lies in the fact it is rich in powerful anti-oxidants like EGCG, which has the power of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells as well as killing cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.

For more details on its benefits, history and also its harmful effects, join our Chinese Green Tea support group today.