Herpes Several diseases caused by herpesvirus, characterized by eruption or blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. Herpes is a super-common infection that stays in your body for life. More than half of Americans have oral herpes, and about 1 out of 6 Americans has genital herpes. So chances are a few people you know …
NEPHROPATHY Nephropathy is a progressive chronic loss of the kidney function that may occur in people with diabetes mellitus. It is also known as diabetic kidney disease. This condition affects the ability of the kidneys to carry out their normal function of removing waste products and extra fluids from the body. People with either type …
WHAT ARE BLOCKED HAIR FOLLICLE? Hair follicles are small pit like structures present within the skin. All the hair you see on any part of your body grows from these hair follicles. Blocked hair follicle is an inflammatory condition of the skin in which hair follicles get blocked by sweat etc. and cause breakouts, boils …
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8 Warning Signs You May be Eating Too Much Sugar It’s hard to ignore sugar and it is rare for people to not like the sweetener in what they eat. Of course, you cannot ignore sugar entirely. Sugars are essential for the body as glucose is the primary energy block used by cells for energy. …
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ACNE Acne is a disease of the skin that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the face. Although it affects people of all ages, it is most common in teenagers. It is most common during puberty when the sebaceous gland that secretes sebum is activated. Acne could be …
BOGART-BACALL SYNDROME (BBS) Bogart-Bacall syndrome is a voice disorder that results from the abuse or overuse of the vocal cords. Bogart-Bacall syndrome is named after Hollywood stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall who were known for their natural husky tones. People who speak or sing below their vocal range often develop the Bogart-Bacall syndrome. Individuals …
RINGWORM Ringworm refers to a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of the skin. It can affect different part of the body including the skin on the scalp, feet, beard, or other areas. Also known as dermatophytosis, or tinea, ringworm infects about 20% of the population at any given time. It is called …
ASCARIASIS Ascariasis is a type of roundworm infection caused by the parasite Ascaris lumbricoide that infects human in the small intestine. Ascariasis is one of the most common worm infections all over the world. It is more prevalent is tropical or subtropical areas where there are poor and no modern sanitation. Most infections are mild …
Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting is one of the first things you might hear when you are looking to lose some weight. It is one of the most popular health trends nowadays and people use it to tone down, obtain a healthier lifestyle, and just introduce something fresh into their lives. Intermittent fasting can have several …
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GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD) Generalized anxiety disorder is marked by a persistent, excessive and uncontrollable worry about common occurrences, events or activities which often interferes with daily functioning. People with this disorder typically anticipate disaster and are concerned about money, death, friendship problems, work difficulties, health issues, interpersonal relationship problems, or family issues. It is …
