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July 1, 2020

All about toxic shock syndrome

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening condition caused by infection with certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Clostridium sordellii. The bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream, which then spreads[…]

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June 30, 2020

All about menstruation

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Menstruation, or menstrual cycle, is a normal process that takes place in the female reproductive system due to changes in hormones in the body and helps the body prepare for a possible pregnancy. It represents[…]

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June 29, 2020

Which fruits and vegetables contain the most pesticides?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Every spring, the Environmental Working Group of the U.S.A. Department of Agriculture (a nonprofit group dedicated to public health) publishes a list of fruits and vegetables that experts say contain high levels of pesticides that[…]

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June 25, 2020

Multiple sclerosis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Multiple sclerosis is diagnosed by a neurologist who is a specialist in nervous system disorders. The doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, then will perform a[…]

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June 24, 2020

Multiple sclerosis: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective layer around the nerve fibers and causes communication[…]

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June 23, 2020

Asthma: diagnosis, classification, and treatment

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA An allergist will ask you questions about your symptoms, personal and family medical history. The doctor will also perform a physical examination: they will focus on the upper respiratory tract, chest, and[…]

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June 22, 2020

Asthma: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways. These airways allow the air to enter and leave the lungs. If you have asthma, the airways are always inflamed. This can cause symptoms such[…]

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June 18, 2020

13 dangerous food and medicine combinations

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The foods we eat can interfere with the medications we take. Here are some of the most dangerous food and medicine combinations: 1. Lime and cough medicines Lime can block an enzyme that breaks down[…]

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June 17, 2020

Psoriasis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF PSORIASIS In most cases, your dermatologist will be able to diagnose psoriasis by examining your skin and getting information about your medical history and the one of your family. The symptoms of psoriasis[…]

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June 16, 2020

Psoriasis: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the skin; this means that the immune system attacks the body instead of protecting it. Psoriasis promotes the proliferation of skin cells up to 10 times faster than[…]