WHAT IS SPLEEN? The largest part of the lymphatic system The lymphatic system is a channel of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that moves scavenging fluids, fats, proteins that have escaped from cells and tissues back into the bloodstream with the removal of microorganism and cellular debris. The shape and size of spleen vary among …
ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. This type of leukemia starts from the white blood cells in the bone marrow. White blood cells help fight infection and protect the body against disease. Acute …
1. Lack of physical activity A lack of exercise is a major factor in gaining weight overnight. During the night, your body makes use of the energy stores to repair damaged cells, build up new muscles, and replenish the body after physical activity. But if you haven’t been doing any physical activity, …
FAINTING Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness from a lack of oxygen to the brain. Medically referred to as syncope, a fainting episode has no medical significance, but sometimes it may be due to a serious illness, condition, or disorder. Every case of fainting should be treated as a medical emergency until a …
LOW TESTOSTERONE (Low-T) Low testosterone is a condition characterized by an underproduction of the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone is a sex hormone made in the testicles. It is often associated with males, although females can have small amounts In men, this hormone helps maintain and develop sexual features, bone density, adequate levels of red blood …
Pneumonia Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs (double pneumonia) or only one (single pneumonia). Causes of Pneumonia Streptococcus pneumoniae, a type of bacteria, is the most common cause of pneumonia. Other bacteria types that can cause …
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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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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